Anjaneri

Half dayBest: Jun–MarNatural Landscapes#temple#trek#hills

Hanuman's birthplace hill

Why this weekend?

Anjaneri fortHanuman templeSunrise trek

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The day-by-day plan

Half day · The Hanuman hill
- Morning arrival
- Anjani temple
- Ridge walk
- Hanuman shrine
- Valley stop, return

Geography & terrain

Anjaneri sits on the hills above the Nashik valley in Maharashtra, 22 km from Nashik town and barely 8 km from Trimbakeshwar — the Anjaneri hill's long ridge and Hanuman shrine rise from the Sahyadri's western face, where the monsoon's cloud country begins.

History & culture

Ramayana tradition names Anjaneri as the birthplace of Hanuman — the hill of Anjani's son, with the Anjani mata and Hanuman temples marking the legend; the fortified hill's older name and the local devotion of the region have made the ridge a pilgrimage-trek of the Nashik country.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Anjani shrine
Hanuman temple
Ridge crest
Monsoon falls
Valley views

Eat & drink

Vada pav
Misal pav
Pav bhaji
Puran poli

Getting there

Fly: Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train: Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai: varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around: Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹5,000–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹700–1,100

Month by month

Jan · Best: 14–29°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 17–32°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 21–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–39°C · None rain
May · Hot: 28–40°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 21–34°C · Light rain
Nov · Good: 17–31°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 14–29°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Jun–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The ridge is exposed and windy — hats and steady shoes
Monsoon (Jun–Sep) brings the falls and the clouds; winter is clear and dry
Pairs with Trimbakeshwar for the sacred-morning circuit

Frequently asked questions

Why is Anjaneri holy?

Ramayana tradition marks the hill as Hanuman's birthplace — the Anjani and Hanuman shrines hold the claim.

Is it a hard trek?

The ridge walk is moderate and short — a temple-and-view climb rather than an expedition.

When should I go?

The monsoon for the falls and the green; the winter for clear valley views.