Camping Tips in Sahyadri Mountains, Forts for Camping in Maharashtra

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Sahyadri Mountain Range Camping Tips:
People often go for trekking in the Sahyadri mountains and then end up staying on forts at night time. Most of them are not prepared for the camping at night.
Following tips will help you if you end up in an overnight trek
1. No matter where you are going, carry plenty of water and some food with you. Carry something that you can eat without cooking.
2. During the rainy/winter season carry a camping tent. Finding a shelter in Sahyadris is hard. Also tents keep you safe from crawling creatures like scorpions and snakes.
Keep a Knife handy and if possible a fire burning during the night time.
3. If you need a toilet break. Make sure you inform your trekking mates and then go. Do not venture out alone.
4. Finally, Do not sleep as if you are sleeping at home. Be aware of the surroundings. If possible sleep in turns.
Happy trekking in the Sahyadris.
Forts recommended for camping in Maharashtra
Torna Trek Camping: ON Torna, there is temple on the top which can be used as shelter if you do not have a camping tent. The locals can help you find firewood during the winter season. During the rainy season its next to impossible to start a fire on this fort.
Harishchandragad Fort: This fort takes a lot of time to climb, 7-8 hours. We recommend that you carry enough insulating material for the winter season. It gets really cold on the fort during the winter season. You can find good accommodation in the Harishchandreshwar temple on the fort.
Rajgad Fort:
Rajgad is the best fort for camping in the winter season. It takes about 2 hours to reach to the top and then a couple of hours more to check the fort. There are 2 temples at Rajgad which can be used to rest during night time. The large temple can accommodate 40 ppl and the smaller one has a capacity of 6 ppl.
The villagers here sell firewood for Rs 50. Make sure that you purchase lot of firewood as it gets really cold if you are visiting during the winter season.
Rajmachi Fort:
This fort is located in lonavala and is one of the best forts for camping. The trekking takes just 20 mins and then there is a cave on the fort which can be used for the night time.
Hope you find this trekking camping tips useful.
Anup Mali - Punetrekkers http://www.punetrekkers.com
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