Anjaneri — Attraction in Maharashtra

Anjaneri fort trek is one of the famous treks in Nasik-Triambakeshwar mountain range of Maharashtra. It is an attraction of Nashik city and Triambakeshwar region.

Located 20 km away from Nasik and 6 km from Triambakeshwar. It is situated at an altitude of 4263 feet from the sea level.

The locals believe that the fort is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Therefore, it is considered as one of the religious places among Hindu devotees.

There are many small Jain temples, caves and a foot-shaped lake on the way to the main Hanuman temple.

There is also a temple built for Anjani Maata who gave birth to Hanuman. It is unique as there is no other temple built for Anjani Maata.

The Anjaneri Fort trek starts from the forest department of Anjaneri Village. Take permission before starting the trek.

The trail from the parking area is a long rock step walk followed by a huge boulder section. There is a single route and a lot of signboards, which reduces the chance of getting lost.

After 15 minutes of a gradual climb, you reach a boulder section. You need to cross this section very carefully. Make sure you wear proper trekking shoes if you are trekking in the monsoon.

Note: You see a lot of Monkeys on the trail. Make sure you cover the food items if you have any.

There is a Jain cave on your left side. Explore the cave for 10 minutes and proceed. From there another 15 minutes ascend would lead us to the meadow section.

The meadow in front of you is vast. After 10 minutes of a trek on the meadow, the trail next leads you to the Anjani Maata Temple. Visit the temple and click some pictures. This is the only temple built for Anjani Maata.

Once you start the trek from the temple, there is a huge lake. It is believed that this lake is formed due to Lord Hanuman’s left footprint. Locals use it as a water resource.

The entire forest section is filled with dark tall trees and lush green shrubs. You can hear the rustling sound of leaves in the bushes.

This section becomes very slippery during the monsoon season because of the moss covering on the rocks.

After 20 minutes of steep ascend in the forest, you come across a boulder. Take a small sip of water and hydrate yourself.

It will take another 10 minutes to cross and reach the highest point. It is a plateau region.

Watch out for the trail you have climbed up from an aerial view. Observe the foot-shaped lake. Spot another lake behind the foot-shaped lake, that is the Anjaneri Lake.

There is a temple built by locals a few minutes away from here. It is worth your visit.

The Lord Hanuman you see inside the temple is different from others as it represents the Hanuman as a child.

Anjaneri fort trek can be done throughout the year. Each season you get to see the western ghat mountains in different shades.

108 Jain caves are found here belonging to the 11th-12th century. This place was used by Raghunathrao Peshwa as summer retreat when he as in exile. During British Raj, the Christian missionaries of Saharanpur and Malegaon regularly visited Anjaneri during summer and held the service of the Church of England.

Anjaneri is declared as Conservation Reserve in 2017 under the section 36A of WildLife protection Act, 1972, The area of conservation reserve...

Rushimukh Parvat or Anjaneri is one of the most holiest places. This place is referred in Ramayana. This is also known as birth place of Shri Hanuman ji. It can be considered as one of the MUST place to visit if you are in and around Nashik. Or you can visit this specially too.

Some info and tips for you :

This place is on Trambakeshwar Road, Nashik. (About 30 kms from down town Nashik.)

It is 1,280 meters in height.

You can take your car having higher ground clearance till the bottom of the Rushimukh Parvat. This will save your 45 to 60 minutes of the journey time. Total time needed to climb up and come down with a 30 minute halt atop hill would be 4 hours.

At the bottom of the Rushimukh Parvat, you can park your car and start your journey. (Be aware of monkeys at the car parking.)

It is advised that you carry caps, a wooden stick, water bottle to make your journey comfortable. Wooden stick to drive away monkeys.( Make sure that you have better grip shoes, avoid sandals and chappals.)

The best seasons to climb up Rushimukh Parvat are Summer or Winter. In summers you can start early i.e. at about 6am and come down till 10am. Avoid climbing after 4.30pm in any season. In winter any time should be okay till 3.30pm to climb up.

One should not try to attempt to climb up during rainy season, this suggested because heavy rainfall makes the steps and road slippery and may invite untoward incident.

The road to Shri Hanuman ji temple is mix of small steps, plane ground, heavy to very heavy and steep steps.

One of the patch is with very steep steps and generally monkeys are waiting for you there :), a wooden stick will help you protect and drive the monkeys away. You may also carry a Gillori with you, and make rubber sound, the monkeys can be driven away with dummy action.

There is a Stall midway, where in you can have Limbu-Paani and refresh yourself. Atop hill there is a Stall where in you can buy coconut to offer Shri Hanumanji . At this place you can also see a water body in the shape of holy footprint of Shri Hanuman ji. It is giant and massive.

When you reach Shri Hanuman ji Temple, you feel proud and lucky to visit this most ancient temple and birth place of Shri Hanuman ji. You will find yourself amongst clouds if the whether is so.

On the way to Shri Hanuman ji temple, there is Reverse Waterfall, i.e. it is a natural phenomena where in due to gushing winds the water from the hill which actually should be falling down flows upward due to winds hence called Reverse Waterfall. This is seen in rainy season and till the...

If you're a fan of trekking and looking for a new adventure, Anjaneri is definitely a place you'll want to add to your list. Located in the beautiful mountain ranges of Maharashtra, this trekking destination is not far from Nashik City. You can commute to this place in city bus. This place offers stunning views, a serene lake on top of the mountain, and plenty of small shops to grab a quick bite and drink before continuing your journey. One of the highlights of Anjaneri is the lake that sits atop the mountain, offering a peaceful respite from the sometimes-challenging trek. The views from the lake are breath-taking, and the tranquil surroundings make it a great spot to stop and catch your breath before continuing on. Speaking of views, the hilltop vistas throughout the trek are equally stunning. From rocky outcroppings to sweeping valleys, there is no shortage of beautiful scenery to take in along the way. The small shops that dot the trekking trail offer a welcome break from the sometimes-rigorous trek. Whether you are in the mood for some hot noodles or a refreshing glass of lemon water, you can find what you need to fuel up for the next leg of your journey. It's worth noting that Anjaneri can get quite windy, so be sure to come prepared with appropriate clothing and gear. And while the trek is certainly doable solo, we recommend going in a group for safety reasons. Overall, Anjaneri is a trekking destination that is not to be missed. Be sure to come prepared, and consider visiting during the monsoon or winter season for the...