Trimbakgad
Range
Trimbakeshwar
Altitude
1280m
Difficulty
Medium
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About Trimbakgad
Trimbak Mountain Range: West of Nashik, North of Igatpuri. Includes: Basgad, Utwad, Fanicha dongar, Harihar fort (1st range); Bramhagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad forts (2nd range). Bramhagiri Fort: Built to protect an ancient Maharashtra-Gujarat trade route. Unconquered since the medieval period! Also home to Trimbakeshwar, one of Lord Shiva's 12 Jyotirlingas.
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
Places to See
Fort Highlights: Reach the large plateau summit, then head toward the small raised hill. Find the "Siddhagufa" cave via the left path on the trail. At the next diversion, take the right path (15 min) to the temple where the Godavari River originates. Then, the left path (10 min) leads to another temple—where Lord Shiva is said to have brought the Godavari to Earth. See remnants of structures and spot Anjaneri and Harihar forts from the top!
Journey & Transport
Time to Reach
Only 1.5 hrs from Trimbakeshwar Temple!
How to Reach
Start at Gangadwar in Trimbakeshwar village. Take the stairs, then follow the path left to another set of stairs. Rock-cut caves lead up to the fort!
Facilities
- StayAccommodation? Yes, at base village!
- FoodFood available at base village.
- WaterThirsty? Drinking water is available right here, in the fort's water tanks.