PHOTOS: A scenic trek to the ancient Naneghat Pass and Caves

Naneghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats, located between Junnar and the Konkan coast. Nane means coin and ghat means pass. The entire pass is around 120 km to the north of Pune. This was an ancient trading route which was used as a tolling booth, renowned for a cave which has Hindu Sanskrit inscriptions in Brahmi script. The pass was of prime importance and the inscriptions, rest houses and steps are proof of the fact. The inscriptions have been traced back to between the 1st and 2nd century BCE.

Updated on: Nov 11, 2019 7:13 PM IST

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Naneghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats. (Deepinder singh kapany)

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It is an ancient trading route which was used as a tolling booth. (Deepinder singh kapany)

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The entire pass is around 120 km to the north of Pune. (Deepinder singh kapany)

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The caves have Hindu Sanskrit inscriptions in Brahmi script. (Deepinder singh kapany)

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The pass was of prime importance and the inscriptions, rest houses and steps are proof of the fact. (Deepinder singh kapany)

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The inscriptions have been traced back to between the 1st and 2nd century BCE. (Deepinder singh kapany)

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Treks regularly take place along this route, and it is a popular choice due to its history, location and scenic views. (Deepinder singh kapany)