Flowers Special Offbeat Range Trek Ratangad to Ajoba

The Ajoba or Ajaparvat (Grandfather Mountain). The mountain is known to be one of the highest peaks in its range and toughest treks in Maharshtra. Ajoba and its surroundings are very picturesque. Ajoba is one of the highest peaks in Sahyadri. Ajoba can be climbed either from eastern or from western side. The climb for Ajoba from eastern side takes longer time. There is a Valmiki Ashram at half way to the Ajoba. The rest path to the top is said to be risky during monsoon. Near the Ashram, there is a small hut where we can stay. A small water stream provides us with pure water. The way beyond Ashram leads to a rivulet, crossing which we can reach the cave of ‘LUV-KUSH’. To reach this spot we have to ascend the way of waterfall for one and half hour. Above this cave there is a Steep Cliff called ‘Cradle of Sitamai’. In the cave there are the carved “Padukas” or the footprints of Luv and Kush. This Steep Cliff is a real challenge for trekkers. The ashram is a sacred place and people from all over Maharashtra come here. There are some carved stones near the ashram, on which some carved idols depict some story.

In this Trek we will using Kumshet Route to reach Summit of Ajoba top where u can find 360 degrees surrounding view.

Grade:- Medium – Difficult

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