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Karvi blooms..Gorakhgad Trek | Trekking in Sahyadris | Part 16

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The flowering of the Karvi {Carvia Callosa} flowers is a rare affair in the Western Ghats- as rare as once in eight years. We found them in abundance on Gorakhgad trail, it was a one day trek . When we started it was hot and humid, within 20 min the weather changed it rained. Type : Hill forts Range : Karjat Grade : Medium Season To Visit : Throught the year Get transported back to history while climbing rock cut step of Gorakhgad fort. It attracts hikers looking for day trek, for its thrilling climbing experience and breath-taking views. The gradient of the trek is non strenuous and can be thoroughly enjoyed by those new to trekking. From these caves, you can view the Machindragad pinnacle, with the Deccan Plateau in the background. This fort is named after Saint Gorakhnath who is said to be punished here. The rock-cut caves and water cisterns here indicate that it was used to look over the nearby region and as a stopover station during the journey to Junnar via Naneghat. Though small in size, there is enough water and accommodation place. Fascinating Spots : The large main cave is carved out in the main rock of the pinnacle, offers a excellent sight of Machchindragad. There are in total fourteen cisterns on the fort, however, only the three tanks near to the cave have potable water. To reach to the top of the pinnacle. Facing the cave, proceed ahead towards your right. Just after a short walk some steps can be seen on your left, which lead to the top. The climb along this stepped way in the rock needs to be carried out with utmost care. The top of the fort is very small. There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi. A wide region ranging from Siddhagad and Machchindragad up to Ahupe Ghat and Jeevdhan in the Naneghat area towards north can be seen from the fort-top. Ways To Reach : - To reach Gorakhgad, trekkers from Mumbai and Pune can travel to Murbad via Kalyan or Karjat respectively. - Reach village Dhasai from Mhase junction. From here, private jeeps as well as S.T. buses are available to reach the village of Dehri. - Right from Dehri village can be seen two prominent pinnacles. The smaller one is Machchindragad and bigger one is Gorakhgad. Stay :       About 20 ppl can stay comfortably in the cave. Food :       Trekkers need to carry packed food. Drinking Water :       Available all the year Time To Reach :       2 hours from Dehri Things to carry : http://www.runcycletrek.com/hiking-trekking/what-to-carry-on-a-two-or-more-days-hike/ http://www.runcycletrek.com/hiking-trekking/what-to-carry-on-a-one-day-hike/ Music : ★Follow Tobu: http://www.7obu.com http://www.soundcloud.com/7obu http://www.facebook.com/tobuofficial http://www.twitter.com/tobuofficial http://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial ★ Follow Jimmysquare https://soundcloud.com/jimmysquare http://www.youtube.com/user/Hromand