Kohoj Fort Trek
Palghar, Maharashtra
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- Max altitude
- 975 m
- Satellite terrain suggests about 550 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 10 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
A steady 2 to 3 hour climb of about 500 m from the base village past Shelte lake, through forest and grass slopes to a rocky top; operators grade it medium or moderate, with slippery rock and mud in the monsoon.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Waghote (Vaghote) → Waghote (via Kohoj Fort top)
50 m → 975 m → 50 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Waghote (Vaghote)
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High point · Kohoj Fort top
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Waghote (Vaghote) (nearest town: Wada)
- Nearest railway
- Palghar
- Nearest airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- By road
- Mumbai (about 105-115 km): Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway to Manor, then the Manor-Wada road to Waghote; Palghar station: taxi or bus to Manor and on towards Wada
- Drive
- About 3 h from Mumbai
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹300–1,000
With an operator
₹750–1,400
Per person, ex-Mumbai (Dadar). Guided prices published October 2026: Mischief Treks ₹750 if you reach the base yourself, ₹1,400 with bus pickup from Mumbai; Treks and Trails India ₹799 with a non-AC bus from Dadar; Travel Trikon ₹999 from Dadar. Self-guided is an estimate: train to Palghar or Virar, shared jeep or bus towards Manor and Wada, food and water, and a tip if you hire a village guide.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not confirmed by our sources; expect patchy mobile signal on the upper slopes.
- Last ATM
- Manor or Wada (not confirmed by our sources)
- Nearest hospital
- Wada and Manor for first care; Palghar for district hospital care (not confirmed by our sources)
- Water
- Rock-cut cisterns on the top; Wikipedia and operators say two of the cisterns near the Hanuman idol hold potable water. Carry at least 2 litres and treat any cistern water.
Highlights
- Kohoj reflected in the heart-shaped Shelte lake at the foot of the hill
- Wind-carved, man-shaped rock pinnacles on the top that look different from every side
- A small temple of Bhagwan Shiv, rock-cut water cisterns and a murti of Hanuman ji on the fort
- Views of Tandulwadi, Takmak and Asheri forts, the Mahalaxmi pinnacle and on clear days the Arabian Sea
- History: one of the 23 forts handed to the Mughals under the Treaty of Purandar in 1665
Risks
- Monsoon (June-September) makes the rock and mud on the upper trail slippery; most falls happen on the descent.
- Palghar and neighbouring districts sometimes issue monsoon prohibitory orders for forts and water bodies; we found no order for Kohoj in 2026, but check locally before a monsoon visit.
- There is no accommodation or shop on the fort, and the Shiv temple can hardly hold two people, so it is not a shelter.
- Exposed rocky sections near the pinnacles and bastions; keep away from edges in mist or wind.
- Summer (April-May) is hot and humid in the Konkan lowlands; start early and carry plenty of water.
Know before you go
Questions
How high is Kohoj Fort?
Published figures disagree. Many operators repeat 3,200 ft (about 975 m) and one gives 950 m, which is the height shown on this page, but Mischief Treks gives 510 m, the Wikipedia infobox 2,000 ft, and satellite elevation data (SRTM) puts the top of the mapped fort at about 540-550 m. Treat the height as approximate.
How long does the Kohoj Fort trek take?
About 2 to 3 hours up from Vaghote (Waghote) to the plateau and roughly 5 hours for the whole walk. Travel Trikon gives a trail of about 5 km one way; organised day trips from Dadar take about 16 hours door to door.
What is the base village and how do I get there from Mumbai?
The base village is Vaghote (Waghote) on the Manor-Wada road. Drive the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway to Manor (about 104-115 km from Mumbai), turn towards Wada, and the fort is visible on the right. By train, go to Palghar and take a taxi or bus towards Manor and Wada.
When is the best time for the Kohoj Fort trek?
Treks and Trails India recommends September to February; Mischief Treks lists June-September for the monsoon and December-March for winter. Post-monsoon (September-November) gives green slopes with less risk of slippery rock.
Is there drinking water on Kohoj Fort?
Yes, some. Of the three large cisterns on the path up from the right of the Shiv temple, two hold potable water. Carry your own water as well and treat anything you drink from the cisterns.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: PalgharMaharashtra
- Nearest hospital
- Wada and Manor for first care; Palghar for district hospital care (not confirmed by our sources)
- Last ATM
- Manor or Wada (not confirmed by our sources)
- Phone network
- Not confirmed by our sources; expect patchy mobile signal on the upper slopes.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Kohoj — Wikipedia
- Kohoj Fort Trek | Mischief Treks — Mischief Treks
- Kohoj Fort Trek from Mumbai | Travel Trikon — Travel Trikon
- Kohoj Fort Trek | Treks and Trails India — Treks and Trails India
- Trek to Kohoj Fort — bijoor.me (trip report)
Photos: Ccmarathe, CC BY-SA 4.0; Pradeep717, CC BY-SA 4.0; Pradeep717, CC BY-SA 4.0; Pradeep717, CC BY-SA 4.0
