One Day Trek to Umberkhind – 31 August 2025
Located near Lonavala, Umberkhind is not just a scenic forest trail but a walk through a significant chapter of Maratha history. It was here, in 1661, that Shivaji Maharaj and his forces defeated the Mughals led by Kartalab Khan using guerrilla warfare tactics, despite being vastly outnumbered. The pass lies deep within the Sahyadri forest…