Monsoon treks near Pune
Treks whose best months, per the Pune Trekkers guide, include June to September. Trails are slippery in rain: read the guide and go with company.
Rajgad Fort
Long climb to Padmavati Machi on Shivaji Maharaj's first capital, with three large spurs to explore on top.
Rohida Fort
Short, quiet fort above Bhor with carved gateways and cisterns; also called Vichitragad.
Lohagad Fort
Short climb on stone steps from Lohagadwadi through four gateways, or a longer walk from Malavli station; a common first fort.
Torna Fort
Long, steep climb from Velhe along rocky ridges; the guide advises against it as a first trek.
Visapur Fort
Larger, quieter neighbour of Lohagad with a big plateau; in monsoon, streams run down the old steps.
Tung Fort
Short, steep cone above Pawna lake with an exposed final climb.
Devkund Waterfall
Mostly flat forest walk from Bhira to a plunge pool under a tall waterfall near Tamhini ghat. Swimming is not allowed, per the guide.
Sudhagad Fort
Forested fort near Pali with ladders, a wide plateau and an old wada on top.
Jivdhan Fort
Fort above the old Naneghat pass with rock-cut steps, rock patches and the Vanarlingi pinnacle.
Aadrai Jungle
Monsoon forest walk near Khireshwar with streams and waterfalls; the group does it with a local guide.
Harishchandragad
Long Sahyadri trek to Konkan Kada and the Kedareshwar cave, approached from Pachnai or Khireshwar.
Kalsubai Peak
Long steady climb from Bari with iron ladders near the top; the guide gives the summit as 1,646 m, Maharashtra's highest point.
Ratangad Fort
Forest climb from Ratanwadi with ladders, caves on top and a natural rock window called Nedhe.
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