Bitten By The Adventure Bug? This Trek Is Easy To Do & Leads You To A Killer View

Naneghat is a mountain pass and an ancient trade route between Kalyan and Junnar. The name 'Naneghat' literally means 'coin' (nane) 'pass' (ghat) - as traders and travellers had to pay a toll when passing through here. It offers splendid, lush green views that are best experienced during the monsoon season. 

Naneghat is located around 120km north of Pune, and it'll take you around 3.5 to 4 hours to get here by road. We suggest you Google-Map your way to 'Naneghat Trekking Point' by car and then carry on on-foot from there. Alternatively, you can also take a State Transport (ST) bus heading from Pune to Kalyan (via Malshej Ghat only) and get off at  ‘Naneghat Gumfa Marg’ - which you'll be able to spot around 15-20 mins after Malshej Ghat ends.

The trek up Naneghat is moderately easy - and definitely do-able even for novice trekkers. It should take you around 3 hours to go up, and 2 hours to come back down. There's a cave at the top - lined with inscriptions and relics, but not well-maintained. Steps, rock-cut 'rest houses' and cisterns all have historical significance - dating back to as early as 1st century B.C.! Enjoy a picnic in the cave, or dig into steaming-hot poha from the nearby village. The plateau is good to explore and offers stunning panoramic views. We recommend you start your trek super-early and wind up by lunch-time.

Night-trekking and camping are also permitted at Naneghat, but we strongly recommend you partake in these activities with a guided group tour only. The cave floor is wet, and it gets very cold at night. In case you'd like to stay nearby - there are home-stays and resorts as close as Malshej.

Travel and adventure groups like Treks and Trails India, Explorers Treks & Tours, Thrillophilia, Adventures365 conduct guided treks and overnight camping at Naneghat - so look them up if you'd rather do this with a professional guide. Critters like crabs, frogs, snails and snakes also around - so be careful where you tread. Naneghat is also popular during the winter season, as it makes for a great stargazing spot at night.