Gorakhgad – Stairways to heaven

Fort that can be visited in a day’s time, quite reachable from Mumbai and Pune. Though the history of the fort is not known, Gorakhgad attracts trekkers due to its thrilling experience of climbing vertical rock wall and breath-taking views. This region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover. This fort is named after Saint Gorakhnath who is said to have performed penance here. No major battle is recorded to have taken place 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.

To See : Temple of Saint Goraknath, Macchindragad Pinnacle, Siddhagad, Dum-Dumiya Ranges, Rock cut steps, Caves and water cisterns, 360 degrees surrounding of sahyadri. 

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