Kanchana-Manchanaकांचना मांचना
A little-known Satmala twin near the Chandwad forts.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNashik, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Kind of placeForts, Ridge & Range Treks
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyDifficult
Height1150 m above sea level
Time needed6 hrs
Base and nearbyKanchana, Chandwad
EntryGuide ₹1000
About Kanchana-Manchana
Another Satmala twin, near the Chandwad cluster. Very little survives at the top, but the ridge line and the total absence of anyone else are the reason to go.
What to see and do
- Twin summits on one ridge
- Satmala range panoramas
- Chandwad cluster nearby
- Effectively untrekked
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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