Forts, waterfalls and treks across Maharashtra
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October
Raigad Fort Cool, clear days for the climb and the views. Summer afternoons are hot and the monsoon makes the steps slippery. Moderate difficulty 
Trimbakeshwar Temple Pleasant weather and normal crowds. Shravan (July–August) and Mahashivratri bring the biggest queues. 
Savlya Ghat Waterfalls and green valleys in the monsoon Moderate difficulty 
Aadrai Jungle Trek A monsoon jungle trek Easy difficulty 
Kalsubai Peak The most comfortable months to climb Moderate difficulty 
Purandar Fort Cool weather and clear skies Easy difficulty 
Raireshwar Fort October and November are the most comfortable months Easy difficulty 
Sinhagad Fort Clear views and cool air from October to February Easy difficulty 
Devkund Waterfall Open again after the monsoon closure Moderate difficulty We have no guides for this month yet. Browse all places.
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November Raigad Fort Cool, clear days for the climb and the views. Summer afternoons are hot and the monsoon makes the steps slippery. Moderate difficulty Trimbakeshwar Temple Pleasant weather and normal crowds. Shravan (July–August) and Mahashivratri bring the biggest queues. Savlya Ghat Waterfalls and green valleys in the monsoon Moderate difficulty Aadrai Jungle Trek A monsoon jungle trek Easy difficulty Kalsubai Peak The most comfortable months to climb Moderate difficulty Purandar Fort Cool weather and clear skies Easy difficulty Raireshwar Fort October and November are the most comfortable months Easy difficulty Sinhagad Fort Clear views and cool air from October to February Easy difficulty Devkund Waterfall Open again after the monsoon closure Moderate difficulty We have no guides for this month yet. Browse all places.
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