Vajir Pinnacle

Vajir Pinnacle

Mahuli Fort Area, ThaneDay hikes

Range

Sahyadri

Altitude

860m

Difficulty

Hard

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About Vajir Pinnacle

Vajir Pinnacle is located on the south side of the Mahuli Fort. Mahuli Fort At 2815 ft., this is a popular trekking destination and a paradise for rock-climbers because of many nearby pinnacles with interesting names like Vazir, Vishnu, etc., given by the local trekking and climbing fraternity. This mountain complex is actually a group of two or more hills with common cols and pinnacles. It is the highest point in the Thane district. The forest surrounding Mahuli has been declared as a sanctuary. Once Shahaji Raje, father of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had this fortress under his belt. The fort has been declared a protected monument. Wajir is located near Mahuli Fort, which houses several such vertical-rising pinnacles. As Wajir’s rock patches present challenges of the highest order, successfully climbing it is considered to be a dream among adventure enthusiasts. Climbing many such cones in Sahyadri is done according to the safety literature. Climbing Vajir depends on physical and mental effort as well as rope zumar bille harness helmet and chota standing side by side it becomes a breathtaking challenging trek. All these things combine to make a very unforgettable trek. Until now, many adventure expeditions have been undertaken for trekking, forts and forts, so you should fully trust your materials and the Living the Adventures team, and the expedition will be conducted safely.

Best time to visit

All year round / Check local forecast

Places to See

A 90-degree steep, technical rock face challenging for adventure seekers.

Journey & Transport

How to Reach

1. Reach Wasind from central railway or from National Highway3. 2. Get a bus or 6-sitter rikshaw to Dahigao or Katbaw village (Katbao is preferred and closer). 3. From Katbao reach Wajir base camp with help of local guide.(1 hour) Its on a hill. 4. From the base camp, facing wajir, you can proceed to the bottom of pinnacle from a gully on right or from collar at your left.

Important Notes

Water is not available at base camp as well as at top so please arrange volunteers to supply water to the main climbing team.

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