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Takmak
If you're looking for a breathtaking view of a forest covered in haze, head to Takmak fort, located at Sakwar village, which falls under Thane District, approximately 22 km from Virar station. The fort stands on a steep hill about 2,000 feet high. Ken Agrawal of Unplugged Life, who organises treks, vouches for this one. "It gives the vast view of the plains below on either side, with the Vaitarna — Tansa confluence to our left towards the sea. What remains now of the fort is a few water tanks and two broken cannons," he says. The fort was built in the 12th century to safeguard the business route by keeping a watch on the activities which enrouted from Mahim. While the duration of the trek depends on your level of fitness, Agarwal says it should take about three hours to reach the summit.
Getting Here: Take a train to Virar and then proceed to Virar Fada in a shared auto or state bus. From there, take an auto to Sakwar village (take the driver's phone number for your return journey, just in case there's no auto). The other option is to go in a private vehicle to Sakwar village.
GRADE: Medium
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