Overview

Aad fort trek is located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It is an ancient fort that was used mainly as watchtower to protect the area between Sinnar and Igatpuri.

History

 

Not a lot is known about the history of the fort. The locals at the base village also do not have much information.

Geography

The height of the fort is about 4000 feet above the sea level and about 900 feet from the base. The top of the fort is a wide plateau and the total area of ​​the fort is more than 40 acres. There is a natural wide cave in the ridge on the left side of the road leading to the fort on the side of Adwadi and inside there is a temple of Goddess Adubai. Adjacent to this cave is another excavated cave. This cave can be used for accommodation.
Structures in ruins can be seen in some places while walking on the top of the fort. One of the remains has a stone sculpture and the idol is unrecognisable due to its wear and tear. In front of this idol is a large stone lamp like a chandelier. There are the remains of two castles on the upper part of the fort, one of which has a samadhi. To the west of the fort, the remains of another building with a wall can be seen. There are a total of sixteen water tanks at six places on the fort and except for one tank at the cave, there are five water tanks. In all these tanks, ditches are dug on the rock to collect water. There is also a big lake on the fort.
To the north of the fort are the remains of the Konkan Gate. However only the frame of this door stands and the fallen stones of the arch can be seen all around.
The top of the fort offers splendid views of the neighbouring regions. One can easily make out Aundha, Patta, Bitangad, Mhasoba to the east and the Kalsubai Range to the west.

The Trail
The are two approaches to the fort, one is from Madhali Aadwadi, which is straightforward but long. The other is from Varchi Aadwadi and is steep but convenient and takes half-hour.

Varchi Aadwadi (Upper Aadwadi)
The distance from Thangaon to the upper Adwadi at the base of Aad is about 10 km. A little further along the road from the upper Adwadi is an ashram of the Mahanubhav sect. From here a paved trail takes you to the fort in half an hour and you enter the fort through the broken ramparts. This is the closest way to the fort.

Madhali Aadwadi (Lower Aadwadi)
There is another road leading from the village to the fort. One of the trunks of the Aad fort descends from the side of Adwadi, and after a simple ascent, a path turns horizontally to the right. This route takes about an hour to reach the Aad fort.

1 Night 1 Day Available on request
Highlights
  • Picturesque surroundings
  • Gondeshwara Temple, Sinnar

About Aad Trek 

  • Location : Harshewadi, Nashik
  • Elevation :  4028 ft above sea level
  • Fort Type : Hill Fort 
  • Trek Distance : 4-5 km approx 
  • Trek level : Moderate
  • Trek Duration : 3-4 hrs Trek
  • Endurance : Medium
Itinerary
 Day 0 – Pune / Mumbai 
  • 10:00 PM : Departure from Mumbai (Borivali-Andheri-Sion-Thane-Kalyan)
  • 10:00 PM : Departure from Pune Ch.Shivaji Nagar (SBM Bank, Deccan, Katraj) 
 Day 1

 

  • 04:30 AM : Reach base village & Rest  in our Transport.
  • 05:30 AM : Have early morning breakfast & start the trek.
  • 09.00 AM : Reach Aad Fort and enjoy the scenic views. 
  • 11:00 AM : Start descending towards the base village for Lunch.
  • 01.30 PM : Return to base village. 
  • 02.00 PM : Enjoy the delicious Maharashtrian food & start return journey after lunch.
  • 10.00 PM : Reach back to Pune & Mumbai, bid farewell to all amazing souls with beautiful memories
  • Note - 1-2hrs buffer time is possible depending on the speed of trekkers, traffic on the road & other unavoidable circumstances during the trip.

    Inclusions/Exclusions

    What is included in the tour

    • Pune to Pune Travel by Non-AC bus
    • Mumbai to Mumbai Travel by Non-AC bus
    • Breakfast and Tea
    • Lunch (Unlimited)
    • Basic First Aid (if required)
    • Trek leader expertise
    • Forest entry charges
    • Our Badge

    What is NOT included in the tour

    • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the inclusion of this package.
    • Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption. 
    • All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather, accidents etc. 
    • Any Medical/Emergency evacuations if required. 
    • Any kind of Insurance is not included.
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    - Flat Rs.150 off on group of 3
    - Flat Rs.300 off on group of 5
    - Flat Rs.500 off on group of 7
    - Flat Rs.800 off on group of 10
    - Flat Rs.1800 off on group of 18
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