Monsoon splendor – Trek to Tringalwadi fort in Igatpuri range
Monsoon treks are trekkers delight and it is this time of the year when Sahyadri Mountains are at their beautiful best. Though rains have been predicted to be less this year due to EL- NINO effect. It has been enough to spread the green carpet on the mountain ranges. After my last week warm up trail in Tungar hills I was getting ready for the start of my trekking season. It was at this time, I got message from ex- TMI leaders Sai & Jaal that they have formed their own group Tattva Adventures and planning their first event under the banner to Tringalwadi fort in Igatpuri range. It's a offbeat location and I was in for this one without much thought. About Tringalwadi fort : Situated at the height of 3238 ft in Igatpuri range. The fort does not have any fort walls existing except unique entrance door and natural fortification. Forts origins are obscure and not much is documented about the history of the place except that it was among the fort which was ceded by Shahji Raje to the