Jarandeshwar Hanuman Mandir — Attraction in Maharashtra

Jarandeshwar

Jarandeshwar mountain is situated in Satara District, Maharashtra, India. Jarandeshwar is about 3000 feet above sea level. Jarandeshwar trail is famous for "Jarandeshwar Temple", and because of this temple, the mountain on which the temple situated known as Jarandeshwar mountain. The temple is located on one of the seven mountains in Satara. Jarandeshwar Offers an astonishing view from the hilltop, a fantastic combination of history and serene.

Starting point: Khavali village, Satara District.

Trek Gradient: It is an easy grade level one day hill trek. The trail is well marked throughout the way to the hilltop. There are about 1000 steps throughout the trail towards the top.

Water resources: There are many small water tanks present towards the hilltop. It is not preferable to drink the water from the tanks present in the way.

Best months to visit: Winter is the best time to visit this place. While a lot of people visit this place on "Ramnavi" and "Hanuman Jayanti".

How to reach Jarandeshwar

The mountain is readily approachable from any corner of the Satara District.

It is about 18km from Satara District.

Busses and other local vehicles are available till the start point of the trek.

From Mumbai to Jarandeshwar, it is about 255 km by road.

One can go directly to Khavali village, which is the base village of the mountain.

One can take the Vanvaswadi-Vaduth route to reach the base point of the hill.

Pune is about three hours away from the start point of the trek. It is approximately 108 km from Pune.

Jarandeshwar Trek Blog

The mountain and the trek conclude the best outings in the Satara district. The mesmerizing view and peace around make one feel relaxed after a heavy load week. River Krishna flows towards the west side of the mountain. The mountain has a significant and exciting history. This Jarandeshwar mountain has a reason behind its name. History: The Maruti temple on the top of the mountain is very precious because of its myth. It is said that during the fight between Lord Ram and Ravan in Ramayana Lord Lakshman was injured. To cure Lakshman, the priest had said only Sanjeevni (medical plant) could heal him, and Hanuman was sent to bring that plant. While returning Hanuman bought the whole Dronagiri mountain with him, and it is said that one small part of the hill fell on this place. That small piece is known as Jarandeshwar Mountain. Hence Hanuman temple was built, and people worship this temple known was Jarandeshwar temple. Within the temple, one might find numerous pictures, sculptures, idols of god and goddess. A Shivling is also present inside the temple on the mountain. This Hanuman temple is the first temple of the twelve temples built by Sant Ramdas under the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Another temple is present exactly behind this temple. This temple is known as "Ramchandra Temple". Many ancient remnants are still present on the mountain. Every Saturday, many visitors visit and worship this temple. They worship this temple on special occasions like "Ramnavi" and "Hanuman Jayanti". These festivals are celebrated on a significant basis. The mountain is the best place for one to...

If you're looking for a trek that's a perfect mix of adventure, divine vibes, and a bit of leg day workout – Jarendeshwar Hanuman Mandir trek is where it's at! The trail starts off simple, but don't be fooled; it soon hits you with steep climbs that will make you question your life choices for a second. But trust me, the view at the top is totally worth every step (and breathless moment).

As you climb, you’ll be greeted by lush greenery, and if you're lucky, some friendly monkeys might swing by to say hello (or maybe to steal your snacks – stay alert!). The path is scenic and the cool breeze makes the journey enjoyable. Now, the best part is reaching the top and seeing the Hanuman temple – not just a place of worship, but a perfect spot to catch your breath and feel victorious for making it.

And let me tell you, the view from up there? Pure bliss. You get a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding hills and fields, which makes all the thigh-busting effort worth it. Plus, the vibe at the temple is super calming, perfect for both an energetic trek and a bit of inner peace.

So, whether you’re a fitness freak, a nature lover, or just someone looking to challenge themselves (with a good excuse to munch on snacks afterward), the Jarendeshwar Hanuman Mandir trek won’t disappoint. Just make sure to stretch those legs beforehand, because this trek will make you feel the burn – in the best...

Jarandeshwar which is well known for appealing to the mountain lovers and trackers is situated at the East direction of Satara and it takes attention as soon as we enter in to the city. The ‘Hanuman’ temple is the main introduction of the Jarandeshwar. One very special note has been told among the antique ear. When son of Ravana was injured by the arrow of Laxman in Ramayana war then Vaidya asked Maruti to fetch herb elixir from Dronagiri Mountain to save his life and Maruti accepted it. Maruti was not introduced to this herb and he picked up the entire Dronagiri Mountain and started moving from South to North and some of the part has been fell down and that became the Jarandeshwar Mountain. On this Mountain only there is temple of ‘Shriram’. In the Ram temple there are idols of Ram-Laxman-Seeta in marbles. This Ram temple is behind the Maruti temple. At this place only there are five to six small-large gravel stone. These are called gravel exercise. The distance between Satara-jarandeshwar is 12 kilo meters. Every Saturday many devotes come from Satara to Jarandeshwar to pray. Unless we climb this Mountain we cannot get the total happiness...