Salher Forte Trek, 2nd Height Peak in Maharastra, sahyadri range

Monday 28 June 2021

Salher Forte Trek, 2nd Height Peak in Maharastra, sahyadri range

A Perfect opportunity for backpackers and people who love admiring the rich historical heritage India – trek through narrow pathways and enjoy the open panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
Date of Journey = 27 June 2021
Route : Surat - Palsana - Bardoli - vyara - bhenskatri - mahal - chankhal - don - salher wadi - salher forte & Return- Salher wadi- Don- ahwa - vaghai - vansda - Rankuva- kharel chokdi- NH 8 - Navasari - surat.

Approx Trek time : 5 to 6 hours for Salher Trek only
Difficulty level : Moderate - High; High endurance level required.
Height above sea level : 1,567 meters
Trekking Type : Hill Fort

Salher is the 2^nd highest fort in Maharashtra, ( 1^st one is Kalsubai 1646 m) which offers spectacular views of the Baglan mountain range in Nashik. Crowned at a soaring height of 5141ft, this is one pleasant trek that provides you with the stunning views of these quaint forts

This fort has a good historic importance. Salher Fort was under Shivaji maharaj in 1671. The Mughals attacked the fort in 1672. Many soldiers died in this battle but finally Shivaji Maharaj won the battle. Of all the face to face battles between the Mughals and Shivaji Maharaj’s troops, the battle of Salher takes first place. Such a big battle was not won before. The bravery and strategy used by the Maratha troops in the battle spread far and wide and increased Shivaji Maharaj’s fame further. After winning Salher, the Marathas also captured Mulher and established their reign over the Baglan region. In the 18th century the Peshwas occupied this fort and later by the British.

This is unquie combination of new friends, we are 5 people who join this trek & plan make on 25th afternoon, & all agree to leave morning 6.00 am, we 5 are from different categories like IT field, Jwellery, Doctor, Real estate, Engineer. we enjoy travel by intoducing ourself with our business to eachother. our first halt at Madhi Khamni, Near valol. then next stop is Don hill station, take sip of tea with rain. reach salherwadi, a base point at 10.45am. Hire a Local Guide & start trek to ward salher forte. it is high edurance trek, with rest & trek we successfully reach at summit where parshuram mandir is at top point of salhher forte. that day totally foggy & we are under clouds, so missed enjoy the open panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges, but still enjoy trek.