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Which side is Konkan?
Konkan, or Kokan, is a widely used term for the western coastal region of Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of Karnataka. If we divide Karnataka’s western coast into upper and lower sections, the upper part is more commonly included in the Konkan region, while the lower part is recognized as part of the MRead more
Konkan, or Kokan, is a widely used term for the western coastal region of Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of Karnataka. If we divide Karnataka’s western coast into upper and lower sections, the upper part is more commonly included in the Konkan region, while the lower part is recognized as part of the Malabar Coast. In simpler terms, Konkan generally refers to the western coastline of Maharashtra and Goa.
See lessIs Sinhagad fort open nowadays for trekking??
For the official answer, it's not. All the forts along with Sinhagad fort, are closed due to lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra. Still, some people are going to Sinhagad fort through the trek route. There are police guards at the entrance of the motorable road. And sometimes they also patrol at thRead more
For the official answer, it’s not. All the forts along with Sinhagad fort, are closed due to lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra. Still, some people are going to Sinhagad fort through the trek route. There are police guards at the entrance of the motorable road. And sometimes they also patrol at the trek route. So if you get lucky then you can go on the fort without getting detected. Mostly they will not collect fine rather they will tell you to go back. And if your bad luck is in full bloom, then you will get fined around Rs. 2000/ per person.
It’s a tough call. I will recommend you wait a little more. You can explore other amazing treks such as Katraj to Sinhagad trail till the Waghjai Temple Hill Top.
On friendship day, I along with my few friends went there. There was a drizzle & the atmosphere was surreal. You should explore this place. From the top (viewpoint Pune city) you can see the Pune cityscape.
You can take your bikes to the Waghjai Temple Hilltop (mostly higher cc bikes). I hope you have got your answer. Have fun! Don’t forget to share your experience with us. 😉
See lessWhat is so special about Harishchandragad?
Harishchandragad is popular for the Kokankada. It is an overhung cliff facing the Kokan, the west coastal area of Maharashtra. There are many caves and temples on the fort. It’s a good place for camping.
Harishchandragad is popular for the Kokankada. It is an overhung cliff facing the Kokan, the west coastal area of Maharashtra. There are many caves and temples on the fort. It’s a good place for camping.
See lessHow to go Harishchandragad?
If you are going with your family then I will suggest you to go from the Paachnai village. It’s the fastest and the easiest route to Harishchandragad. You can explore the fort along with Kokankada, Kedareshwar Cave and other temples in a day. You can take your private vehicle to the base village. AfRead more
If you are going with your family then I will suggest you to go from the Paachnai village. It’s the fastest and the easiest route to Harishchandragad. You can explore the fort along with Kokankada, Kedareshwar Cave and other temples in a day. You can take your private vehicle to the base village. After that, you will walk to reach the top of the fort. Parking is available at the Paachnai village.
Avoid weekends to ditch the crowd. Also start the trek early in the morning. You can explore all the points in a day and return back to the base village.
See lessWhat are the places near Harishchandragad?
There are 3 different routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Paachnai route is the easiest, then the Khireshwar route which is medium. The most difficult route to Harishchandragad is the trek through Nalichi Vaat. So you can explore all these routes. By doing this, you can enjoy the HarishchandragadRead more
There are 3 different routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Paachnai route is the easiest, then the Khireshwar route which is medium. The most difficult route to Harishchandragad is the trek through Nalichi Vaat. So you can explore all these routes. By doing this, you can enjoy the Harishchandragad camping experience to its fullest. Good Luck!
See lessWhat is the best time to visit Harishchandragad?
Monsoon is the best time to visit any Sahyadri fort. There will be greenery everywhere. You will get to enjoy waterfalls in these days. If you are looking for a more adventurous trek then plan it accordingly. Harishchandragad trek by Nalichi Vaat is one of the most difficult treks in Maharashtra. ItRead more
Monsoon is the best time to visit any Sahyadri fort. There will be greenery everywhere. You will get to enjoy waterfalls in these days. If you are looking for a more adventurous trek then plan it accordingly. Harishchandragad trek by Nalichi Vaat is one of the most difficult treks in Maharashtra. It’s a once in a lifetime experience.
See lessIs it Konkan or Kokan? Which is correct spelling?
Kokan is the western coastal side of India. The western side of Sahyadri mountain range of the Indian states Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka is known as Kokan. The word Kokan is a mixture of two words. ‘Kona’ means corner and ‘Kana’ means part (Kokan=kona+kana). In Marathi language this region is knoRead more
Kokan is the western coastal side of India. The western side of Sahyadri mountain range of the Indian states Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka is known as Kokan. The word Kokan is a mixture of two words. ‘Kona’ means corner and ‘Kana’ means part (Kokan=kona+kana). In Marathi language this region is known as Kokan (कोकण). In Konkani language they say Konkan (कोंकण). Both, Konkan and Kokan, spellings are correct in the respective language. In Kannada language it is known as Karāvalli. It means coast.
See lessIs Tikona fort open for trekking now?
Yes Shubham, People are going to Tikona fort trek. Local authorities are requesting to avoid few treks. But yehh, Tikona fort is open. Follow the COVID guidelines on your trek. And keep the plan B ready, in case.
Yes Shubham, People are going to Tikona fort trek. Local authorities are requesting to avoid few treks. But yehh, Tikona fort is open. Follow the COVID guidelines on your trek. And keep the plan B ready, in case.
See lessWhat is the best time to visit Sinhagad fort?
You can visit Sinhagad fort any time. There are many trekkers who start there climb at early morning. Sinhagad fort is an easy trek still you will enjoy it very much. Many times I have experienced that when I start the trek even at 8 in the morning, there are few who are descending. In the rainy dayRead more
You can visit Sinhagad fort any time. There are many trekkers who start there climb at early morning. Sinhagad fort is an easy trek still you will enjoy it very much. Many times I have experienced that when I start the trek even at 8 in the morning, there are few who are descending. In the rainy days, there is so much crowd to the Sinhagad trek as it is one of the most popular trekking destinations near Pune and Mumbai.
See lessHow can I go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai?
To go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai, you need to come to Pune first. Sinhagad fort is around 180-200 km away from Mumbai. From Pune you can take either Khadakwasla route or Khed Shivapur route although Khadakwasla route makes more sense.
To go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai, you need to come to Pune first. Sinhagad fort is around 180-200 km away from Mumbai. From Pune you can take either Khadakwasla route or Khed Shivapur route although Khadakwasla route makes more sense.
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