Location: Near Asangoan, Shahpur. Thane
Distance from Mumbai: 92 km
Distance from Pune : 190 km
Trekking Duration: 1 day
Trek Length: 3 hours
Starting Point: Mahuli  is the base village
Best Season to Visit: Monsoon and winter season
Difficulty Level: Medium (Beginners should avoid)
Height: 860 mt (2815 feet) above sea level

A brief history : The creator of this fort is unknown, but the fort, traces its origins to the 15th century and has been ruled by several rulers, the prominent ones being the Marathas and the Mughals.

The Mahuli Mountain is the highest in the Thane district and is famous for its pinnacles. The trek covers 3 hills and every year experienced trekkers and rock climbers plan their expedition here.

Monsoon and winter are ideal for trekking and rock climbing at Mahuli, but this trek is not advisable for beginners as the trek has several steep  climbs and above all it’s a long trek that takes about 3 hours to reach the top.

The trek begins at Mahuli village and it’s a well marked trek till the summit. It is highly recommended to travel in a big group for this trek as in the recent years there have been leopard sightings, but let this not deter you from taking this trek as wildlife sightings are a rare phenomenon. Furthermore do carry sufficient amount of water and food.

Over the recent years Mahuli has become popular with trekkers and is a paradise for rock climbers  because of its pinnacles. The forest surrounding Mahuli has now been declared a sanctuary and the fort has been declared as a protected monument by the ASI.

What to see at the fort:

• Remote Village
• Waterfalls and fresh mountain water at the top
• Dense Forest
• Ancient Caves
• Shiva temple

Camping Info:

One can consider camping atop the fort or even stay at one of the ancient caves. But ideally care  your own tent, lots of water, snacks and ready to make food in case you plan to camp at the fort. There is a small hotel at the base village which provides snacks, tea and staying facility which is limited.

How to reach:

From Asangoan station there is  public transport available up to Mahuli village which is about 5 km away and is the starting point of the trek.

For bookings for a Monsoon Trek to Mahuli Fort  PLEASE CLICK  HERE

Caution: The roads and trails leading to the fort are quite slippery during Monsoon so be careful while venturing on a trek.For more information read: Precautions to be taken during Monsoon trekking.