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Astansari – Dhaundasari (Konkan to Ghat)- Crazy trek !

Aneesh Gokhale

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 Kandat , across two mountains , I readily agreed . In any case there had been a very long hiatus since I had trekked last , what with my job keeping me away from the country for half a year 😀 .   We , eight … Continue reading Astansari – Dhaundasari (Konkan to Ghat)- Crazy trek !

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Raireshwar – Nakhind – Aswalkhind : Jan 2011

Aneesh Gokhale

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 trek to Raireshwar , and further to Nakhind and Aswalkhind , I jumped at the chance ! More so , because this would be a raw , hardcore trek , right from finding the correct route . Organized trekking , though hassle free , does … Continue reading Raireshwar – Nakhind – Aswalkhind : Jan 2011

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Harishchandra – via Khireshvar : June 2009

Aneesh Gokhale

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 feel like visiting time and again . I used to think initially , that people who have done that trek some thirty – forty times got to have a screw loose , but I have changed my opinion now . Anyways , let me start … Continue reading Harishchandra – via Khireshvar : June 2009

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Ratangad Trek – August 2009

Aneesh Gokhale

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 , Alang , Madan , Kulang are some of the famous forts / peaks around here . On the flipside though , its not that close to Mumbai , and the connectivity to the various forts from the two road/rail heads viz Kasara and Igatpuri is … Continue reading Ratangad Trek – August 2009

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Alang – Madan Trek : March 2009

Aneesh Gokhale

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 and sun of the summers made trekking a boring and tiring affair ! . A trek had to be done now , or I would have to wait out the summers ! I chanced upon a new trekking group ‘TREK MATES’ on orkut , saw … Continue reading Alang – Madan Trek : March 2009