Kailasgad

Trail Highlights & Routes: * **Viewpoint (15 min):** Follow the unpaved road near the signboard up a small hill. Get clear views of Mulshi Dam backwaters. * **Fort Ascent (30 min total):** From the viewpoint, continue along the joint hill (15 min, keep hill right/valley left). Traverse the mountain wall (15 min, keep fort right/valley left) to reach the fort plateau, marked by a saffron flag. * **Water Tanks (5 min detour):** Before ascending the small hill structure opposite the plateau, take the left route down for 5 min to see rock-carved water tanks (note: carving was unfinished due to soft rock). * **Fort Ruins:** Returning to the plateau, pass the small hill structure to find ruins of houses. * **Shivlinga & Descent:** At the fort's edge, find a wall with a carved stone Shivlinga. * **Descent Options:** 1. Return via the ascent route. 2. Take the route near the Shivlinga: an unpaved path descends towards Bhadaskonda village, leading further to the Vaduste – Tamhini road. * **Waghdev Temple:** Near the Vaduste – Tamhini road, visit the temple dedicated to Waghdev. Look for the natural cave carved out above. * **Cleft (10 min):** Continue on the tar road for 10 minutes to reach the cleft.