Type:-                    Ajobagad is a hill fort.   

Difficulty level:-    Ajobagad fort is medium to trek.

Height:-                 Ajobagad is 4511 ft (1375 meters) above sea level. 

Base village / District / Taluka :-  Dhene / Thane / Ghoti, Maharashtra,India.

Ajoba or Ajaparvat (Grandfather Mountain). The mountain is known to be one of the most elevated crests in its range and hardest treks in Maharashtra. Ajoba and its surroundings are extremely beautiful. Ajoba is well known for the Valmiki Rishi ashram where goddess sita was said to be staying in the wake of being divided from master Rama.

Somewhat in front of the Valmiki ashram is the lav-kush hollow. They say Luv-kush's granddad prepared them here, consequently the name Ajoba, which is granddad in Marathi.

Close to the Ashram, there is a little hovel where we can sit tight. A little water stream gives us unadulterated water. The way past Ashram prompts a creek, crossing which we can achieve the hole of 'LUV-KUSH'.

To achieve this spot we need to raise the method for waterfall for one and half hour. Over this hole, there is a cliff called 'Support of Sitamai'. In the hole there is the cut "Padukas" or the foot-shaped impressions of Luv and Kush. This cliff is a genuine test for trekkers.

An ashram is a hallowed place and individuals from all over Maharashtra come here. There are some cut stones close to the ashram, on which some cut icons delineate some story. 

From this spot, we can visit Ratangad. For a 5-day cross-country trek, the trio of Ratangad - Harishchandragad- Ajoba can be arranged.

The fortification can be climbed either from eastern or from the western side. The move from eastern side takes longer time. There is a Valmiki Ashram at the half path to the post.

The best way to the top is said to be dangerous amid a rainstorm. Close to the Ashram, there is a little cottage where we can sit tight. A little water stream furnishes us with immaculate water. 

The way past Ashram prompts a current, crossing which we can achieve the hole of 'LUV-KUSH'. To achieve this spot we need to climb the method for waterfall for one and half hour. 

Over this hole there is An incline called 'Support of Sitamai'. In the hole there is the cut "Padukas" or the foot-shaped impressions of Luv and Kush.

This slope is a genuine test for trekkers. An ashram is a hallowed place and individuals from all over Maharashtra come here. There are some cut stones close to the ashram, on which some cut symbols delineate some story.

Note: - There are numerous reptiles, for example, Snakes, Scorpions, and Lizards which are hurtful and harmful.

Time to reach the top

It takes around 2-3 hrs from the Dhene base village to reach the top.

Minimum Duration

1-2 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Anytime you can visit Ajobagad fort, but a little care should be taken in rainy season as it is slippery on the trek route.

Water Availability

Yes, water is available near the river and wells.

Accommodation Availability

There is a hut near the ashram which can accommodate 20 peoples but there are many reptiles in this place so prefer it as a one day trek.

Ashram, the cave of ‘luv and kush’ which also has footprints so-called “padukas” in the cave, Cradle of Sitamai(wife lord Ram) which is above the cave of ‘luv and kush’ reaching here is a real challenge.

the way from Pune to Ajobagad Fort

Pune to By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Asangaon, which is around 190 kms from Pune, From Asangaon there are buses available to reach Shahapur, from Shahapur there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Dehne village.

Pune to By Train

From Pune junction there are trains available to Asangaon, From Asangaon there are buses available to reach Shahapur, from Shahapur there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Dehne village.

Pune to By Road

Route of Pune to Ajobadgad Fort

Pune – Chinchwad – Lonavala – Khopoli – Panvel – Thane West – Padgha - Asangaon - Shahapur - Dehne - Ajobagad Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Ajobagad Fort

Mumbai to By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Asangaon, From Asangaon there are buses available to reach Shahapur, from Shahapur there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Dehne village.

Mumbai to By Train

From Mumbai there are trains available to Asangaon, From Asangaon there are buses available to reach Shahapur, from Shahapur there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Dehne village.

Mumbai to By Road

Route of Mumbai to Ajobadgad fort Mumbai – Dombivli – Vasai – Titwala – Vasind - Asangaon - Shahapur - Dehne - Ajobagad Fort.

Katrabai Pass

This pass is known for entrance amidst Ratangad and Harishchandragad. At top of the slant there organized Katrabai mandir.

Upper Ghatghar Dam

Upper Ghatghar Dam has arranged around 24 km from Shendi Village. It is open through two highways; one is from MTDC and other by means of Amruteshwar Temple Street. Previous being the shorter. It is an enormous dam arranged remotely.