Nimgiri-Hanumantgadनिमगिरी हनुमंतगड
Twin forts on one ridge north of Junnar, linked by exposed rock-cut steps.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyDifficult
Height1000 m above sea level
Time needed5 hrs
Base and nearbyNimgiri village, Junnar
EntryGuide ₹1000
ClosuresUsually closed 1 June to 15 October. Exposed rock sections turn dangerous once the basalt is wet.
About Nimgiri-Hanumantgad
Nimgiri and Hanumantgad share a long ridge north of Junnar and are almost always climbed together. The connecting section has rock-cut steps with real exposure, and the whole outing sees a small fraction of the traffic that Shivneri or Hadsar get.
What to see and do
- Rock-cut steps between the two summits
- Long ridge walk connecting both forts
- Kukadi valley panoramas
- Almost no other trekkers
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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