Author of Sahyadris tdo Hindukush and Battles of the Maratha Empire. Next book – Brahmaputra, The Story of Lachit Barphukan being published by Bloomsbury in 2022.
I had been on one 'offbeat ' trek with the trekking group ' Offbeat Sahyadris ' before . It is something I like about this group , of doing treks other than well trodden routes . Its certainly their USP . So when Priti asked whether I could come for a trek from Valvan to... Continue Reading →
DAY 1 : Raireshwar - Nakhind - Kudali It had been 5 months since my last trek , what with me being away in Delhi . For someone accustomed to trekking once every 20 odd days , 5 months was quite a sabbatical ! . So when Priti asked whether I was interested in a... Continue Reading →
I had been to Harishchandragad once before , via the Tolar Khind route and since then , had always wanted to try the tougher , more thrilling ' Nali chi vaat ' . Trek Mates had organised one for the 12th , 13th of december , which suited me just fine . ( exam getting... Continue Reading →
I had heard and read reams upon reams about this place . The famed Konkan kada , the long hike , the temple at the top had all contributed in creating a huge aura about the place . And believe me , Harischandragad did not disappoint one bit . This is one place you would... Continue Reading →
The Kasara - Igatpuri region offers some of the best treks in Maharashtra . The tall imposing peaks , on an average taller than the rest of the Sahyadris , command the region . A beautiful panorama unfolds in front of us as we climb into Kasara ghat . Ratangad , Kalsubai , Katrabai ,... Continue Reading →
It had been eight long months since my last trek (Torna) and my feet were itching to once again head towards the Sahyadris ! . Months had passed with me making and canceling plans for some or the other trek. Soon , the month of March arrived , practically the last month before the heat... Continue Reading →
Aneesh Gokhale 