To reach here from Mumbai or Pune, one has to reach the foothills of Amboli. Amboli is the base village for the trek. The distance between Junnar-Aptale-Amboli is about 21 km.
Dhakoba fort trek is on the Malshej mountain range on the banks of the Darya Ghat in the Junnar area. It was used to keep an eye on the Darya Ghat south of Naneghat and Jeevdhan. As there are no remnants of a fort throughout the Dhakoba fort trek.
The fort was built on the Malshej mountain range on the banks of the Darya Ghat in the Junnar area to keep an eye on the Darya Ghat south of Naneghat and Jeevdhan. The main purpose of constructing these forts was to keep an eye on the ghats.
Dhakoba fort trek’s highest point is at 4148 feet above sea level. There are no remnants of a fort on the Dhakoba fort trek but it must have been used for surveillance. From the top of Dhakoba fort trek, one can see Naneghat, Daryaghat.
There are two trails to reach the mountain, one from the Konkan side and the other from the Deccan side. The trail from Deccan side is pretty easy. The trail from the Konkan side is challenging and used by experienced trekkers only.
Dhakoba fort trek, and it is not mentioned anywhere in history. It would not be best not to call it a fort. It is a rather tall peak. We descended and finished the monsoon trek.
