Nane Ghat Fort

Information:- While going through Malshej Ghat, we can easily get a glimpse of Naneghat after Murbad. The significantly shaped thumb-like peak and the pinnacle of Vandarlingi are the most distinctly seen spots. This was the most important trade route, as it connected harbour of Sopara and Kalyan directly to Junnar and Paithan. The name itself suggests that it was a famous and significant route. “Nane” means famous. Today it is a good trekking spot for trekkers and tourists. Bor Ghat, Malshej Ghat and Naneghat were the foremost road links for commuting coast to the plateau. The Satvaahans had made Naneghat their main route to Junnar. During their tenure the most important way of commuting was Naneghat, which linked Kalyan & Sopara to Paithan. Today one has to reach Junnar by going all the way through Malshej, which is a big round. But Naneghat had much reduced distance and was a definitely shorter route. However, as time proceeded, it was destroyed by alien rulers and then paid no attention.

Extra Places To Visit:- Junnar Caves, Shivneri Fort, Ozar Vigneshwara Temple.

Type:- Hill Fort

Fort Range:- Naneghat

District:- Pune

Height Above Sea Level:- 2500 ft

Difficulty Rating:- Easy

Base Village:- Vaishakhare

App Time To Reach Top:- 2½ to 3 hours are required by any route

Water Availability:- Near to the cave we can find three small water reservoirs of which the last one provides the drinking water.

Food:- We have to carry our own food.

Shelter:- Nearly 50 persons can be accommodated at a time easily in the cave, which is the only place for accommodation.

Best Time To Visit:- Any Time

How To Reach:- Kalyan to Murbad by bus, Murbad to Tokavade by bus, Tokavade to Vaishakhare by bus (one can also get the bus from Murbad to Vaishakhare).