The Kolad is a hamlet situated on Mumbai – Goa highway. Mainly, Kolad River Rafting in Kundalika river is the most famous activity and thus makes the place an adventure hub near Mumbai and Pune. Apparently, Kolad hosts many other adventure activities & water sports as well. Newly launched, bungee jumping in Maharashtra is the biggest attraction of the town.

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Monsoon is the best season for trekking near Mumbai. This time we planned for Chanderi trek near Badlapur. I called up my trekking friends who stay in Badlapur for more info. I got to know that Vangani station is more closed to Chanderi base village. Vangani is next station to Badlapur station. Also, it is not the typical fort with the bastion and fortification wall. It is the pinnacle and must be used as a watchtower or hideout place during that era. One can explore caves, water tanks and rock-cut steps during  Chanderi fort trek.

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This time we desperately wanted to explore new location. Through one my friends of friends I got to know that there is less explored or untouched waterfall near Khalapur, Khopoli. It was Madap Waterfall of Khopoli region. Locals used to pronounce as “Maadaap waterfalls”. I searched on internet for any info but there was no single blog on the same. At the same time, I was happy to know that Google also doesn’t know means it is indeed less explored and has to be untouched.

There is an important update on Bhimashankar trek via Shidi Ghat. There were two routes from Khandas to Bhimashankar, one is Ganesh ghat and other is Shidi ghat or ladder route. Now, everyone including trekkers, pilgrims and locals are requested to not opt for ladder route as ladders collapsed due to landslide in the area.

As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, a few front line Indian Naval Ships will remain open to school children and general public at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

The Palasdari waterfall near Karjat is located at quaint and charming Palasdari village.  Few call it Palasdhari waterfall or Palaasdari or Palasdhuree. The waterfall is the hidden gem in the surrounding hilly area of the village.

Most of the friends and blog gave itinerary of 2 days only. But, we wanted to do Bhimashankar Trek in one day from Khandas i.e. Karjat side. We were interested in difficult route of Bhimashankar Trek via Shidi ghat.

Like every trekker, I wanted to explore this massive beauty – Harishchandragad fort. As usual, I asked my team to plan Harishchandragad trek on weekends. It is a very special fort for every trekker due to the awesome Konkan Kada and evening Sunset at this place is a very unique experience. So we planned for Konkan Kada camping this time.

Monday morning, I received a message as “Worst Harihar Trek Experience” from one of my friend (will not mention the name) and then later it was a trending topic on facebook and many trekking Whatsapp Group which I am part of.

Here is the Harihar Trek Pictures that went viral on Monday (24-06-19).

It was the winter and first Sunday of December 2013. After so many treks, my friend and I decided to challenge ourselves to the next difficult treks near Pune. Then, we chose the most difficult Dhak Bahiri Caves trek near Pune. It was indeed a terrible choice and for that, we started planning one week before the execution date.

We searched for many travel blogs. We found one good trekking blogs on Dhak Bahiri trek by duo friends. This was a good reference to mark pinpoints of the Dhak Bahiri trek. But, this time route was not the challenge but the rock climbing patches.