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Naldurg Fort

September 11, 2019 smallstepsadventures No Comments

Naldurg is one of the biggest Land forts of Maharashtra reflecting Indo- Islamic architectural style. The fort wall is supposedly 3 km long and has several bastions.  Naldurg is named after a medieval king Nalaraja, built during the time of the Chalukyas of Kalyani. Later on, it has been passed or captured by many rulers from Bahamani sultanates to Adilshahi and then it went to the hands of Mughals. After the decline of Mughals, Nizams captured the fort and flourished in the region. It is also said that the infamous marriage of Chand bibi sultana occurred in the Rang Mahal of Naldurg fort. This wedding occurred between two kingdoms namely AdilShahi and NizamShahi.

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Top 6 Sea Forts in Maharashtra

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September 10, 2019 smallstepsadventures No Comments

During the medieval ages, the coastal line of Maharashtra was a bustling port with busy traders and traveler. It also had to face to huge treat from the enemies; hence it needed a supreme defense fortification to counter the attacks. And Maharashtra has some fascinating forts that have huge historical importance. We have curated a list of sea forts some in ruins; some have secret tunnels and marvelous architecture.

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Zenith Waterfall in Monsoon

Zenith Waterfall in Monsoon
August 26, 2019 smallstepsadventures No Comments

Zenith Waterfall is in Khopoli Maharashtra is a popular waterfall in Raigad district of Maharashtra. Located at a distance of 73 km from Mumbai and 81 km from Pune, this waterfall attracts people from the two major cities of Maharashtra during the Monsoon season. Every year when the rains start pouring, tourists from both the cities flock to Zenith waterfall to spend their day at this beautiful creation of Mother Nature. This seasonal waterfall is surrounded by scenic landscapes and lush green everywhere.

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Know why Andharban is banned without permission

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Andharban, which means ‘the dark forest’, is a 13-kilometer jungle stretch Nestled amid in the Tamhini ghat. Naturally, it is a popular destination for adventure enthusiasts and during monsoon, several tour operators organize treks to the Andharban ghat. Although it is one of the beautiful and fascinating treks, and Adventure comes with some unforeseen risks and incidents, Andharban has been in the news for the wrong reasons a couple of years ago.

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Maha Adventure Council – Detailed explanation

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August 13, 2019 smallstepsadventures No Comments

What is MAC?

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Maha Adventure council (MAC) is formed for focusing on promoting safe adventure and on ensuring excelling in conduction activities based on land, water, and air. One of their main focuses is also on making sure there are the least environmental impacts while conducting adventure activities.

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Asherigad Fort Trek

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August 9, 2019 smallstepsadventures No Comments

Asherigad fort impressively located at the elevation of 1680 feet above sea level in Palghar district of Maharashtra has a historical significance attached to it. Built by Bhojraja, this fort can be dated back to 800 years. Falling in the hands of various rulers, this fort lastly went into the hands of the British Empire. Thus Asherigad trek with the glorious history is an amazing trek near Mumbai.

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Songiri Fort Trek

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Songiri fort is a fascinating trek in Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra. Songiri Trek is located at the elevation of 2500 feet above sea level. This small hill fort situated in Raigad district of Maharashtra is one of the scenic treks especially during the monsoons when it is blessed with mesmerizing views of lush greenery and gushing waterfalls. During the monsoons, it is almost a perfect haven for the trekkers with pleasant weather and enthralling views.

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Morgiri Fort Trek

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Morgiri fort is a recently discovered and unexplored fort in Pune district, located at the elevation of 3010 feet above sea level, Morgiri fort mostly would have been used as a watchtower. Morgiri Trek is situated in the same region as Korigad Fort, Ghanagad, Tung Fort, Tikona Fort i.e Lonavala region; hence the surrounds are impeccably beautiful.

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Mrugagad Fort Trek

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Mrugagad fort is situated at the elevation of 1750 ft above sea level is surrounded by dense forest and mountains. Mrugagad trek is located near Bheliv village in Raigad district of Maharashtra, thus also known as Beliv fort. This small hill fort is very close to Lonavala, Khandala, and Khopoli making it very accessible for weekenders from Pune and Mumbai to plan for this trek.

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Trekking Places and Monsoon Spots near Kolhapur

Trekking Places and Monsoon Spots near Kolhapur
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Kolhapur is pretty popular for chappals, jewellery, and its cuisine; But did you know Kolhapur is a very intriguing place for tourist, this place has one of the famous temples in India i.e. Mahalakshmi temple. Apart from the pilgrimage site, Kolhapur is also a place with an abundance of natural beauty around such as a wildlife sanctuary, few forts, a dam, a Lake and Ghats. And Kolhapur is a very enthralling place for trekkers and hikers there are some interesting and beautiful spots to explore during Monsoon. We have curated an interesting list of trekking places near Kolhapur for this Monsoon.

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