Type                          Gorakhgad fort is a hill fort     

Difficulty level         Gorakhgad fort is medium trek. 

Height                       Gorakhgad is 2137 ft (651 mtrs) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka -  Dehri / Thane / Murbad, Maharashtra, India.

Gorakhgad is a stronghold that can be gone by in a day's chance, very reachable from Mumbai and Pune. In spite of the fact that the historical backdrop of the stronghold is not known, Gorakhgad draws in trekkers because of its exciting knowledge of climbing vertical rock dividers and amazing perspectives.

This area of Gorakhgad and Machindragad has a thick timberland spread. This post is named after Saint Gorakhnath who is said to have performed retribution here. No significant fight is recorded to have occurred here.

The rock-cut surrenders and water reservoirs here show that it was utilized to look over the nearby locale and as a stopover station amid the excursion to Junnar by means of Naneghat. Despite the fact that little in size, there is sufficient water and a settlement place.
Two storages can be seen just in the wake of rising through the passage and the way ascension up further ahead. Further, a little step-path slides down to the substantial gives in that are cut out in the fundamental rock of the zenith.

Nature's loftiness can be acknowledged here with the glorious perspective of two substantial frangipani trees hanging over the valley and the fabulous sight of Machindragad. There are altogether fourteen storages in the fortress; nonetheless, only the three tanks close to the hole have consumable water. The trek to Gorakhgad is not finish without arriving at the highest point of the apex. Confronting the cavern, continue ahead towards your right.

Just after a short walk, a few steps can be seen on your left, which prompts the top. The move along this stepped route in the rock needs to be completed with the most extreme consideration.

The highest point of the fortress is little. There is a little Mahadeo sanctuary with Nandi. A wide district running from Siddhagad and Machindragad up to Ahupe Ghat and Jeevdhan in the Naneghat region towards the north can be seen from the fortification top.

Notes:Since the methodology to the fortress too the rock stairs to the apex top of Gorakhgad are very soak, additional consideration ought to be taken in rainstorm and against solid winds. It’s prudent to wear shoes with better hold and to abstain from dangling garments and sacks.

Time to reach the top

It takes 2 hours from the base village Dehri.

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

The best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit the Gorakhgad fort, but except the summer season.

Water Availability 

Yes, water is available on Gorakhgad, there are cisterns available on fort.

Accommodation Availability

Yes, accommodation is available on Gorakhgad in cave, which can accommodate 7-8 peoples.

Water cisterns, Pinnacle, Mahadev Temple, Cave.

Way from Pune to Gorakhgad Fort

Pune to Gorakhgad By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Kalyan, from Kalyan you can reach Mhase junction, From Mhase there are buses or local transport available to reach Dehri village.(Base village of Gorakhgad)

Pune to Gorakhgad By Train

There are no trains available to Gorakhgad.

Pune to Gorakhgad By Road

Route of Pune to Gorakhgad Fort 

Pune – Chinchwad – Lonavala – Badalapur – Kalyan – Mhase junction – Dehri – Gorakhgad

Way from Mumbai to Gorakhgad Fort

Mumbai to Gorakhgad By Bus

From Kalyan there are ST (State Transport) buses, local transport available to Mhase junction, From Mhase there are buses or local transport available to reach Dehri village.(Base village of Gorakhgad)

Mumbai to Gorakhgad By Train

There are no trains available to Gorakhgad.

Mumbai to Gorakhgad By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Gorakhgad fort 

Mumbai – Kalyan – Mhase junction – Dehri – Gorakhgad

Malshej Ghat

The site is settled on the elevated rough slopes of the Western Ghats. It is infamous for avalanches amid rainstorms. The site is home to several various types of vegetation particularly the avian populace, for example, quails, rails, crakes, flamingos and cuckoos.

A pleasant perspective of valleys is one of the significant fascinations here. The perspective from behind the MTDC resort is an absolute necessity. It is likewise well known for dull woods and the creatures inside.

These creatures incorporates tigers, panthers, rabbits and peacocks, and so forth. All things considered a celebrated place close Malshej Ghat is Khireshwar which is 2/3 km from rest house. Through Khireshwar town, one can visit the celebrated Harishchandragad likewise.
One of the marvels here are numerous waterfalls in the bumpy districts. Different waterfalls from little up to the enormous ones are truly worth to see and a lot of people are right beside the throwaway.

Malang Gad

Haji Malang levels are called Pir Machi. The following more elevated amount is known as the Sone Machi as it is the lower piece of the post. This is a projection of rock with is 70 feet expansive and 100 feet long. It is molded like an elephant trunk. It has a parapet divider with bastions on two sides however there are no machinations to flame at the attacking armed force.

The most elevated amount is the Citadel which is 200 yards in length and 70 yards expansive. This is the summit of the slope and has no fortresses. The water supply is from five reservoirs at the highest point of the slope with a copper funnel to convey water to the lower levels.

Haji Malang is not quite the same as different fortifications in Maharashtra. Though different fortifications have a few doors and various watchtowers, the specialty of the principal entryway itself. With a divider with no machinations to flame at the foe and no strongholds, Haji Malang is one of the few posts to depend totally on common parts of the slope to safeguard itself.