Gorakhgad(Manmad)

START YOUR CLIMB HERE\! Find the giant Banyan Tree at the base, home to shrines of Nath tradition saints. The main steps begin here. MIDWAY MARKS Climb past two beautifully carved shrines. The steps end halfway; switch to a narrow, unpaved path. FIRST LEVEL CAVES (30 min trail) * **Gorakhnath Cave:** Take the path to the right to see this deeply carved cave featuring Nath saints' sculptures. * **Caves Below Rock Wall:** Return to the rock-cut steps route, walk 5 min further. See a large rock-cut cave, with Saint Kanifnath's cave to the right. * **Water Tank:** Follow the left path, but note: the water is non-potable. Another large cave is just ahead.TO THE SUMMIT Keep the rock wall right and the valley left as you proceed west. Look for the "needle hole" in the mountain. **Safety Alert:** The final 10-12 feet requires proper equipment to climb the rock patch. AT THE TOP No remnants remain, but a flag (changed every Guru Pournima) marks the peak. Enjoy views of Ankai\_Tankai, Katra, and Mesana forts. NEEDLE EYE HOLE You can descend the rock patch (15 min) to visit the needle eye hole. TRAIL INFO * **Post-Cave Path:** This path is narrow, unpaved, unmarked, and requires extreme caution. * **Climb Time:** 45 minutes to reach the fort top. * **Total Visit:** Allow 1 hour to see the entire fort.