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Adventure Quest | Trekking Himalayas |
Trek Sahyadris
Ajoba
Range: Shahapur
Height: 4511 ft.
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Kumshet
Sightseeing :
Near the Ashram, there is a small hut where one can stay. A small water stream provides with pure water. The way beyond Ashram leads to a rivulet, crossing which one can reach the cave of ‘LUV-KUSH’. To reach this spot you have to ascend the way of waterfall for one and half hour. Above this cave, there is a precipice called 'Cradle of Sitamai'. In the cave there are the carved “Padukas” or the footprints of Luv and Kush. This precipice is a real challenge for trekkers.
The ashram is a sacred place and people from all over Maharashtra come here. There are carved stones near the ashram, on which carved idols depict stories.
From this place, you can visit Ratangad. For a 5-day cross-country trek, the trio of Ratangad - Harishchandragad-Ajoba can be planned.
Ways To Reach :
Kasara-Ghoti-Rajur-Kumshet :
To reach the top of the fort one should follow the route of Kasara-Ghoti-Rajur-Kumshet.
From Asangaon :
One should board the train to Kasara and alight at Asangaon station. From Asangaon, board the S.T bus to Shahapur and from there we can reach the village of ‘Dehne’ by bus or jeep. From Dehne, a sole pathway leads to a small plateau, from which 3 ways branch:
- One way is treaded by bullock carts and goes to the plateau where the ashram is situated.
- The second goes through ‘Katrabai’s ‘ valley and joins ‘Kumshet’ village
- Third way goes through the forest.
Kalyan-Murbad-Malshej-Dolkhamb :
Kalyan-Murbad-Malshej-Dolkhamb is another route
Accommodation :
Near to the ashram, there is a hut where about 20 people can stay. Care should be taken from snakes and scorpions. Generally people prefer this place as one-day trek, especially in rainy season. A beautiful waterfall is formed in monsoon.
Food:
One should make arrangement for food.
Drinking Water :
The water stream provides us drinking water.
Time to reach:
Ideal one day trek in monsoons.
