Umberkhind Trek
P89C+HHG, SH92, Chavani, Maharashtra 410203, India (Raigad)
If you are looking for a historic trek through a Sahyadri battlefield, Umberkhind is a great choice. This mountain pass near Chavani in Raigad district is where Shivaji Maharaj's forces famously ambushed a much larger Mughal army, and walking the ghat makes the tactics easy to picture. The trail is short, around 2 km, but allow a full day to soak in the forest and the story. It is about 85 km from Mumbai with Lonavala as the nearest station. June to September is the atmospheric season.
Why go
- A Historic Trek Through a Battlefield in the Sahyadris
- Route distance: 2 kilometres
- Trail setting in P89C+HHG, SH92, Chavani, Maharashtra 410203, India (Raigad)
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Drive to P89C+HHG, SH92, Chavani, Maharashtra 410203, India using the listed coordinates, then continue from the local trailhead/base-village approach. Confirm the final road, parking and any permits locally before leaving.
Nearest railway station
Lonavala railway station (~10 km straight-line)
Things to carry
Monsoon flow and slippery rock can change quickly; do not enter fast water or closed sections.
FAQs
What is the difficulty?
moderate.
How long should I allow?
Full day.
What is the best season?
Jun-Sep.
Which railway station is closest?
Lonavala railway station (~10 km straight-line).