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Mulher Trek
Overview
One among the many great forts in Nashik, Mulher is a hill fort that is also called Mayurgrad in Maharashtra. It stands tall at a height of 4200 feet.
The fort houses a temple and many water cisterns in addition to a tank of water where if you look beyond the layer of glowing algae, you will find crystal clear still water. On the lower region of the fort, there is an extensively decorated temple of Lord Ganesha. Another temple in dedication to Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Laxman is also present. Adjacent to this temple, the lower part of the fort also houses the remains of a former palace. Most of the structure is intact, except the three huge entrances that crumbled. The fort is mainly known for nine different water tanks present within the premises. From the top, you can get a clear view of the Mangi Hills on the northern side and Saptashringi on the eastern side, among other things like Tungi Hills and Dhodap.
More On The Mulher Fort Trek
Food Availability
The trekkers should make their own arrangements from the village at the base of the fort itself.
Tips And Tricks
If you want to complement this trek with another one, you can visit the twin fort of the Mulher Fort known as the Salher Fort.
Accommodation
In the lower part of the fort, the Ganesha temple and the Someshwar temple can provide accommodation. Otherwise, at the top there are more caves that may be inhabitable.
Water Availability
Even after you cross the village at the base of the fort, you will find enough potable water sources inside. But you can choose to carry your own water supply.
Trek Routes
You can take two routes to reach Mulher Fort. Both the routes start at the village at the base of the fort. A banyan tree and a house will become visible once you have walked for almost 25 minutes. Take a brisk walk crossing the tree and moving ahead, you will reach Dhangadwadi. After walking for almost another 45 minutes, you will see two different paths emerging. The simpler one to take would be the straight route which will take 20 minutes to lead you to the lower part of the fort at the Ganesha temple. From the lake next to the temple, if you turn right, a broken staircase will eventually lead you to the fort. There is another route which is a bit longer though. While walking on this second route, you will come across three crumbled doors. After a point, you will see a diversion. Take right on that diversion and it will lead you to the fort straight to the top.
Best Time To Take The Mulher Trek
The best part about visiting this fort is that you can visit at any time throughout the year.
How To Reach Mulher Fort
- Rail: The railway station at Nashik can be accessed easily via local trains from Pune or Mumbai. Several trains from East India and North India also stop here.
- Road: You can reach the village at the base of the Mulher fort by taking any state-serviced transport buses. NH50 and NH3 are routed through Nashik and it is also connected to Mumbai and Pune through the golden triangle of Maharashtra.