Trek to Salher & Salota

The Nashik district's Baglan region contains the twin forts Salher and Salota. The tallest fort and second-highest mountain in Maharashtra are both located in Salher. Salher is home to numerous historical ruins as well as the Parshuram Temple and Gangasagar, an artificial lake. Lord Parshuram is supposed to have performed his penance and meditations here. Salher is renowned for its fights fought under Shivaji Maharaj. It should be recalled that the treasures were initially transported here after the raid on Surat. Due to its location on historic trade routes, Salher was a significant fort. Salota still has three sturdy entrances. On top of the fort, there are practically any remains at all. From the summit of Salota, the views over Salher are breathtaking.

While the journey to Salota is also an easy hike and takes approximately two and a half hours, the trek to Salher is a well-trodden easy route that requires high stamina.

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Odyssey Type: One Night One Day

Difficulty Level: Medium

Endurance Level: High

Route: Pune – Nashik – Satana - Taharabad

Distance from Pune: 340 Kms

Region: Baaglan

Altitude: 1560 mtrs ASL approx

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30 Sept 2023

21:00: Reporting at Rajaram Bridge Corner

21:30: Departure towards Base Village (Pick up Point: University Circle, Nashik Phata)

01 Oct 2023

04:00 arrival at Base Village

04:30 Breakfast & Briefing

05:00 Trek to Salher

08:00 Summit

12:00 Move towards Salota

13:00 Lunch break during trek

15:30 Start Descend

17:00 Departure towards Pune

20:30 Dinner Enroute

23:00 Expected Arrival at Pune

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Mandatory

1) Water 2 liters or more

2) Good Rucksack with rain cover

3) Personal Medicines if any

4) ID Proof

5) Non disposable tiffin box

Optional

1) Dry foods like: Chikki, Chocolates and cakes etc.

2) Extra Pair of clothes & sleepers/ floaters

3) Rain protection / wind cheater/ cap / scarf as per the weather.

4) Hand Towel

5) Sunscreen lotion / face wash

6) Camera or Binoculars