Looking at Jivdhan from Naneghat

Monsoons turn this place in to a frenzy of wild bushes, waterfalls, and impeccable, un-imitated beauty. On a pouring weekend we drove to Junnar. After seeing around Junnar, we wanted to visit Naneghat. Trekking was not on anyone’s mind as we had come to enjoy our weekend drive. Amit suggested us an option, that we can drive up to Naneghat and we all jumped to the idea.

The plateau at Naneghat

We drove through Junnar and reached Naneghat through a motorable road. The entire drive offered a series of breathtaking views. The rains made these landscapes look like some paintings. By taking this way we had covered almost 75% of the climb. We reached a huge plateau dotted with a carpet of yellow monsoon flowers. We walked under the drizzle enjoying the crisp cold weather. A small climb of 10 mins and we were in a world of clouds, the wind blew hard and we managed to keep our self grounded.

On the way- from Junnar to Naneghat
On the way- from Junnar to Naneghat - Shambucha Dongar

One the way from Junnar to Naneghat - Near Manikdoh Dam

On the way - Junnar to Naneghat- Manikdoh Dam

The view from the peak left us spellbound. The valley below was a spray of greens with roads snaking through. The adjacent Jivdhan kept playing hide and seek with the clouds and was a delight to watch. Machindragad and Gorakhgad appeared dwarfed in distance.

Naneghat

Jivdhan

Jivdhan

Jivdhan

Naneghat is a fort trekked by one and many people. It s a pleasure trekking up the fort, but it’s a relish to drive along. Naneghat can be reached through Junnar - Ghatghar – Naneghat. Monsoons are the best time to be around here.

A large stone vessel at Naneghat

Cave at Naneghat
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