Things to do in Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra

17 places to visit in and around Malshej Ghat, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Harishchandragad
Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahilyanagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, Kothale village and it has played a role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.
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Ratangad
Ratangad is a fort in Ratanwadi, Maharashtra, India, overlooking Bhandardara in the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra bordering the Thane district. The fort is about 400 years old.
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Jivdhan
Jivdhan is a hill fortress situated 1 km from modern town of Ghatghar in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,145 meters above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
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Hadsar
Hadsar fort is among the many forts in Junnar region of Pune district which were meant for protection of the ancient commercial trade route from Maval region to Kalyan via Naneghat.
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Chavand, Maharashtra
Chavand is a hill fortress situated 30 km from the modern-day town of Naryangoan in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,036 meters above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
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Nimgiri-Hanumantgad Fort
Nimgiri- Hanumantgad Fort is Located in Junnar taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra. These two forts jointly form two peaks on a same hill.
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Kunjargad
Kunjargad Fort or Kombad Fort is a fort located 135 km from Kalyan by way of Khireshwar. The fort is in Akole taluka in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra.
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Pabargad
Pabargad Fort is a fort located 50 km from Igatpuri via Bhandardara. The fort is in Akole taluka in Ahmednagar district, of Maharashtra.
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Kukdeshwar Temple Wikipedia
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Pimpalgaon Joge Dam Wikipedia
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Manikdoh Dam Wikipedia
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Chilewadi Dam Wikipedia
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Shivneri Fort · in Junnar
Shivneri Fort is an ancient military fortification located near Junnar in Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is the birthplace of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Maratha Kingdom.
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Lenyadri · in Junnar
Lenyadri, sometimes called Ganesa Lena, Ganesh Pahar Caves, are a series of about 30 rock-cut Buddhist "caves", located about 4.8 kilometres north of Junnar in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. They are cut into a natural cliff or steep slope.
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Tulja Caves · in Junnar
Tulja Caves are located beyond the Shivneri hill, about 4 km to the west of Junnar, India. Other caves surrounding the city of Junnar are: Manmodi Caves, Shivneri Caves and Lenyadri caves.
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Shivneri Caves · in Junnar
The Shivneri Caves are artificial caves dug for Buddhist monks circa the 1st century CE. These are now famous tourist attractions located on Shivneri Hill, about 2 km Southwest of Junnar, India.
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Malshej Ghat by interest

History: forts, palaces and monuments: Harishchandragad, Ratangad, Jivdhan, Hadsar, Chavand, Maharashtra
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Naneghat, Pimpalgaon Joge Dam, Manikdoh Dam, Chilewadi Dam, Lenyadri
Lesser-known places: Nimgiri-Hanumantgad Fort, Kunjargad, Pabargad, Manikdoh Dam, Chilewadi Dam

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Malshej Ghat

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Jan21°CPleasant, Best months
Feb24°CPleasant, Best months
Mar27°CPleasant, Best months
Apr29°CHot
May30°CHot
Jun26°CRainy
Jul24°CRainy
Aug24°CRainy
Sep24°CRainy
Oct23°CPleasant, Best months
Nov22°CPleasant, Best months
Dec21°CPleasant, Best months

PleasantHotRainyBest months

Every month: temperature and rain

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	21°C	0 mm
Feb	Pleasant	24°C	3 mm
Mar	Pleasant	27°C	6 mm
Apr	Hot	29°C	3 mm
May	Hot	30°C	16 mm
Jun	Rainy	26°C	336 mm
Jul	Rainy	24°C	533 mm
Aug	Rainy	24°C	419 mm
Sep	Rainy	24°C	291 mm
Oct	Pleasant	23°C	87 mm
Nov	Pleasant	22°C	21 mm
Dec	Pleasant	21°C	3 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Malshej Ghat

No railway station within 40 km.
Nearest main railway station: Pune Junction (PUNE), 91 km away.
Nearest airport: Shirdi Airport (SAG), 74 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Malshej Ghat costs

Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person
Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person
Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Malshej Ghat is not included.

Compare Malshej Ghat with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see
Malshej Ghat	–	Oct–Mar	17
Junnar	19 km	Oct–Mar	23
Bhandardara	21 km	Oct–Mar	14
Bhimashankar Temple	39 km	Oct–May	10
Igatpuri	46 km	Oct–Mar	21

Distances in a straight line from Malshej Ghat; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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Questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit in Malshej Ghat?

The best known are Harishchandragad, Ratangad, Jivdhan, Hadsar, Naneghat.

When is the best time to visit Malshej Ghat?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Malshej Ghat?

No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Pune Junction (PUNE), 91 km away. Nearest airport: Shirdi Airport (SAG), 74 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Malshej Ghat cost?

Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person; Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person; Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Malshej Ghat is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.