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Gorakhgad is a fort that can be done easily in a day from Mumbai. Though not famous for any historical events, Gorakhgad attracts trekkers due to its inviting pinnacles, which offer good opportunities for rock-climbing. This region of Gorakhgad and Machhindragad has a dense forest cover.
Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. It was had strategic importance during the reign of Shahaji Raje. However, no major battle is recorded to have taken place here. It was used in Shivaji’s era to patrol the nearby region and was used as a stopover station during the journey to Junnar via Naneghat. Though small in size, there is enough availability water and a lot of space for accommodation. The fort gets its name from Saint Gorakhnath, who performed his “Sadhana” in this place.
ITINERARY
Catch morning train from CST which will reach 7:00 am at Kalyan. Meeting point will be Deepak Hotel near Kalyan Station. Proceed to Dehri, base village of Gorakhgad. Enroute Breakfast. Reach Dehri. Introduction and briefing session. Start ascending Gorakhgad by 9:30 am. Reach Top & explore the surrounding and start descending by 01:00 pm (approx). Have late lunch at base village and proceed back to Kalyan railway station.
