There is a temple called KUKADESHWAR( on the way to Junnar) about 15 kms from nane ghat. It is worth a visit. There is a ST bus at 11 am which can take to to this place from ghatghar. The temple has been brought down for restoration purpose some 4 years back. But still no work has been started ( another case of govt. apathy). The idols have been shifted to a structure nearby. The snap of one of the remnants prompts us to imagine the beauty of the temple in its hay days. From this place you can catch buses or a jeep for Junnar, which are frequent. You can also visit Shivneri which is very close to the Junnar ST depot.



The Distances at a glance: Kalyan-Nane Ghat (55 kms).
Kalyan-Junnar (110 kms).
Junnar- Ghatghar (26 kms).
Ghatghar-Nane Ghat (4 kms).
Ghatghar-Kukadeshwar (11 kms)

After you cross nane ghat you come across a vast plateau. On this very plateau is Jivdhan( 3750 ft seen alongside), one of the 4 watch towers of nane ghat (the other 3 being Shivneri, Hadsar & Chavand). There is a village at the bottom of Jivdhan by the name Ghatghar. Its population is roughly 355! Here you can make your night stay. The villagers also provide you with food ( for a price). The narrow and straight structure ( called sulka) that is seen in one of the snaps is next to the mountain of Jivdhan.

1]The 4 of us (l to r) Shailesh, Ram, Chaitanya, Mandar at the entrance of the cave.

2] The Ranjan that was used to collect toll.

3] Nana Cha angatha( Nanas Thumb), the Backside view.

Nane Ghat is a pass that is situated at a height of 2750 feet above Msl. In order to get here you have to catch a train to Kalyan. From Kalyan catch a ST bus to Murbad. From Murbad take another bus Tokavade. There are rickshaws available at Tokavade which will take you to the divergence for Nane ghat. The climb to the top will take about 3 hours. On the way you will come across a temple, seen alongside. There are water cisterns available at the top. Nane Ghat served as a trade route between Junnar, Kalyan and Nallasopara. The ghat probably got its name from the fact there is a Ranjan for toll collection. There is a cave at the top which can accommodate 30 people in summer and winter & about 20 in rainy season( strong winds bring the rain in the cave). The pass that is seen in the picture was made more than 2000 years ago!!!