Anjaneri Fort (Birth Place Of Lord Hanuman)

Anjaneri Fort is located about 20 km from Nashik Trimbakeshwar Range, Maharashtra, India.

As decided, all of us met at Kasara station at 7.40 AM. After having breakfast we started towards Anjaneri in a private jeep. Enroute we had a pit stop near Vaitarna Lake.

Vaitarna Lake

After 2 hrs of  journey,  we reached the base village called Anjaneri Village.  We travelled by jeep till the base of a mountain from where the trek starts. But this is not Anjaneri mountain. There is another mountain after crossing the first one.  These two pinnacles are called as ‘Navara’ and ‘Navari’. After a small introduction session, we started our trek. Initially the trek has steps.

Then we reached a six inch wide path  full of stones which was very dangerous.

Then the path of trek goes between two hills .

We found two caves between the two hills.

After crossing the first mountain and 1.5 hours of trekking, we reached a plateau where Anjani Mata Temple is situated.  Legends says that it is the birth place of Lord Hanuman.  There is a temple dedicated to his mother Mata Anjani and it is the only temple for Anjani Mata in the world.

Anjani Mata Temple

After taking rest and photographic sessions, we continued our trek. After  about 20 minutes, we reached a vast plateau. It was raining heavily so we didn't get a chance to click any photo. The clouds covered the whole area and we were unable to see any natural beauty around the plateau.

We walked through the vast area and the clouds were floating at a touching distance. We could see lots of Chavar floweres (Hitchenia caulina)  blossomed.

After few more minutes walk, we reached one more big temple of Anjani Mata.

There is a small home nearby and they were selling tea and snacks. This is the only facility available at the top of the fort.

There is another cave where Lord Hanuman was born. While descending there is a small path which leads to the cave.

Soon we reached the cave.

Birth place of Lord Hanuman

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The sky high mountains and tranquility will mesmerise you.

From the top, you can watch the beautiful view of the lake shaped like the footprint of Lord Hanuman.

Soon we reached the base of the village and started our return journey. The  journey was actually a pilgrimage with trek experience and was truly thrilling.