Salher itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Salher

1. 01

   Day 1: Salher and Salota

   Drive from Satana to Waghambe via Taharabad, about 45 km, and fill water at the base tank. Start the climb at first light, reach the pass between Salher and Salota, and climb Salher with its stairways, tanks and the Parshuram temple. Return to the base by mid-afternoon. Fit trekkers can add Salota with an early start.

Plan 02

2 days in Salher

1. 01

   Day 1: Salher

   Climb Salher from Waghambe, visit the summit temple and cisterns, and descend before dark.

2. 02

   Day 2: Mulher

   Drive to Mulher via Taharabad. Visit the fort's gates, the Ganesh temple and the Someshwar temple, and enjoy the old village. Fit trekkers can continue to Moragad.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Moragad (Mora Fort)	Around 5 to 7 hours return from Mulher, including time on top	Demanding	October to February, early morning

   Pace: Moragad (Mora Fort) involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Moragad (Mora Fort): The route involves crumbling steps and a rough final section, and the return is harder than the climb. It is not suitable for older travellers or anyone unsteady on rock.

Plan 03

3 days in Salher

1. 01

   Day 1: Salota

   Climb Salota for the view of Salher, and rest at the base.

2. 02

   Day 2: Salher

   Climb Salher by the rock-cut route, see the lake, tanks and temple, and descend by the Salher Wadi side if you have transport arranged.

3. 03

   Day 3: Mulher and Moragad

   Drive to Mulher, climb to the saddle and on to Moragad if fit and guided, or limit the day to Mulher.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Moragad (Mora Fort)	Around 5 to 7 hours return from Mulher, including time on top	Demanding	October to February, early morning

   Pace: Moragad (Mora Fort) involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Moragad (Mora Fort): The route involves crumbling steps and a rough final section, and the return is harder than the climb. It is not suitable for older travellers or anyone unsteady on rock.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Salher trip for parents and children

• Skip the summit climbs; enjoy the base temples and the drive through the hills.
• Go in the cooler months and start early to avoid the midday sun.
• Carry plenty of water, snacks and any medicines; there are no chemists at the forts.
• Hire a car with a driver rather than relying on buses between villages.
• Share your plan with someone and carry a charged phone and offline map.
• Water: Fill bottles at the base tank before climbing. Water is scarce higher up, and cisterns dry as the season advances.

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