Need A Break? Go For A Trek To The Unexplored Takmak Fort Located Near Vasai

While there are many popular trekking spots around Mumbai, there still remain a few, unexplored, uncrowded ones where you can find some seclusion. The Takmak Fort trek is one of the more beautiful and lesser known treks near Vasai worth exploring.

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The Fort has a rich history and the trek up to it is serene and a visual treat. The fort was constructed in the 12th Century by King Bheemdev and was later won by Shivaji. Apart from nature enthusiasts, this is one place that even history buffs must visit.

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The trek starts at the idyllic village of Sakawar. Here you will see the perfect scenes of village life and get a glimpse of the locals working in the paddy field early in the morning. The trek will also take you through the dense vegetation in the Palghar region. The best time to visit is in the monsoon season when the grass covers the trail along with beautiful flowers.

The entire trek will take you about 2 hours. It is an easy to moderate trek and can also be done by beginners. The max altitude of the trek is about 2000 ft. While the final trail and the village trek is easy, the forest trail is a little tricky. Make sure that you take a long guide to help you navigate the same.

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The final climb up to the fort can be a bit treacherous as the incline is 60 degrees and the area becomes slippery in the monsoons. Ensure that you are wearing proper shoes and are carrying a trekking pole with you for the same.

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Also, there is no source of food and water available near the base point which is the village of Sakawar, so make sure that you carry your own and take your trash back with you. You can reach the Sakawar village by vehicle or take a train, the nearest railway station is Virar which is 20 km away.
Go on, trek away!
Where: Ganje, Maharashtra 401102