Ajoba

Ajoba is a prominent peak near Ratangad. One can get a beautiful view of the Katrabai cliffs from the top of Ajoba.
Fact File
Location: Shahapur, Thane
Distance from major cities:
Mumbai - 130 km
Pune - 160 km
Villages at Foothills: Dehene, Dolkhamb
Altitude: 4511' (1374 m)
Latitude: 19°27'52"N
Longitude: 73°40'58"E
Best time to visit: September to January {mosmap lat='19.464569'lon='73.682814'zoom=5}
topAttractions Near the Ashram, there is a small hut where we can stay. A small water stream provides us with pure water. The way beyond Ashram leads to a rivulet, crossing which we can reach the cave of LUV-KUSH. To reach this spot we have to ascend the way of waterfall for one and half hour. Above this cave there is a precipice called 'Cradle of Sitamai'. In the cave there are the carved Padukas" or the footprints of Luv and Kush. This precipice is a real challenge
for trekkers. The ashram is a sacred place and people from all over Maharashtra come here. There are some carved stones near the ashram, on which some carved idols depict some story.
From this place, we can visit Ratangad. For a 5-day cross-country trek, the trio of Ratangad - Harishchandragad-Ajoba can be planned.
topReaching There
- By Air -
Mumbai is the nearest airport well connected by flights from all over.
- By Rail -
Asangaon is the nearest rail head.
- By Road -
Regular ST buses ply from Asangaon to Dolkhamb.
topTrek Routes
- Asangaon Route (Grade : Easy) - 1 hr
One should board the train to Kasara and alight at Asangaon station. From Asangaon, board the S.T bus to Shahapur and from there we can reach the village of Dehne by bus or jeep. From Dehne, a sole pathway leads to a small plateau, from which 3 ways branch:
a) One way is treaded by bullock carts and goes to the plateau where the ashram is situated.
b) The second goes through`Katrabai,s`valley and joins`Kumshet, village
c) Third way goes through the forest.
- Dolkhamb Route (Grade : Easy) - 1 hr
Kalyan-Murbad-Malshej-Dolkhamb is another route
- Kumshet Route (Grade : Easy) - 1.5 hrs
To reach the top of the fort one should follow the route of Kasara-Ghoti-Rajur-Kumshet.
topBus Timings
Shahapur - Dolkhamb : 0700, 0830, 1130, 1330, 1630,1845,2000
Dolkhamb - Shahapur : 0600, 0930, 1400, 1730, 1915
topAccommodationNear to the ashram, there is a hut where about 20 people can stay. Care should be taken from snakes and scorpions. Generally people prefer this place as one-day trek, especially in rainy season. A beautiful waterfall is formed in monsoon.