Naneghat Trek

Naneghat is a mountain pass situated at an elevation of 2600 feet. The trek is famous for its ancient pass it connects the Konkan Coast and Junnar town. Naneghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range near Junnar in Pune district of Maharashtra. While going through Malshej Ghat, we can easily get a glimpse of Naneghat after Murbad. Nane means “coin” and ghat means “pass”. As this path was used as a toll booth to collect toll from traders crossing the hills. From the inscriptions in the caves indicate that Satavahana dynasty ruled here and also the Mauryan Empire. We can approach Naneghat via Vaishakhare or via Dahndya.

History of Naneghat Pass
During the reign of the Satavahana, the pass was extensively used as a trade route between Kalyan and Junnar. This was the most important trade route, as it connected harbor of Sopara (now Nalasopara) and Kalyan directly to Junnar and Paithan. Bor Ghat, Malshej Ghat, and Naneghat were the foremost road links for commuting coast to the Junnar plateau. The Satvaahans had made Naneghat their main route to Junnar. During their tenure, the most important way of commuting was Naneghat, which linked Kalyan & Sopara to Paithan. However, as time proceeded, it was destroyed by alien rulers and then paid no attention.

Naneghat Trekking
Once you reach Naneghat trekking point, there is a proper trail from there taking you to the Naneghat. This trail is pretty easy and is five kilometers. Naneghat trekking point just starts off the Ahmednagar-Kalyan road. The trail passes through some patchy forest and mostly dry terrains. When you reach towards the end of the trek, you will see a high point in front of you. You will have to climb to the hilltop.

Naneghat Trek Event Details
• Naneghat night trek difficulty level: Medium
• Base village for Naneghat: Vaishakhare
• Region: Malshej Ghat
• Total time required for climbing Naneghat: Maximum 2.5-3 hrs.
• Duration: 1 night and 1 day
• Naneghat height: 2800 ft. (approx.)
• Type: Ancient trade route
• Cost: Rs. 1,899/- per person incl. of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Naneghat Trek Event Itinerary
Day 1
• 06:10 am – Meet at Borivali National Park main gate.
• 06:15 am – Leave for the trek.
• 06:35 am – Pick up at WEH metro station bus stop, Andheri.
• 06:50 am – Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.
• 07:00 am – Pick up at Sion station circle.
• 07:10 am – Pick up at Amar Mahal. Ghatkopar.
• 07:35 am – Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane.
• 08:15 am – Pick up at Kalyan bypass.

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