ACHALA FORT

OVERVIEW

At the westernmost point of the Ajanta-Satmala range (Nashik resion),to the east of famous peaks of Taula lies the fort Achala.

District : Nashik
Height above sea level : 4000 ft (120m) Approx.
Difficulty rating : Simple
Base village : Pimpiripada
Transport : Nashik to Vani to Pimpri Achala (road, 40 KM approx)
Approx. time to reach the top : About 3.5 hrs from Pimpri Achala
Best Season to visit : November to February 

How To Reach

Vani is a small town near Nashik. On Vani-Saputara road, 15 kms from Vani, lies the village of Pimpri Achala. Walk 4 km from this village towards Achala fort enrouting Pimpiri-pada. Climb on the ridge and reach to the rock wall then traverse to north and reach the top of the fort. You will come across two medium grade rock patches. It is a two and a half hours to climb up from the base and three and a half hours from the starting point of Pimpri Achala village, to reach the top.

Place to Stay / Eat

Shelter: No Shelter is available on top 

Food: arrangements have to be made by the trekkers themselves.

Water: Water from the tank . Water is available till February. Potable water isn't available at the top in the summer and winter. Hence carry ample water from base village itself

Places of Interest

Achala and Ahivant are neighbors. The top of the fort is fully covered in grass, with no tree cover available. 

Two water caves can be found, however only one contains water in it. No shielding wall or temple is present. 

In the village of Pimpri there are many herostones fully covered in Shendur(orange coloured holy substance), the largest one is almost seven feet high. 

Pinacle of Taula, Vani and Ahivant fort can be seen from top.