Saat Ranjan (सात रांजण )
We the Trekking Paltan Pune group visited the place in September 2020
Saat Ranjan is a historical/ Mythological place. The place is known for the residence of Maharshi Valimik, the writer of 'Ramayana'. Saat Ranjan means Big mud pots made to store.
How to Reach : It is about 60/70 km from Pune city. Pune-Saswad-Jejuri-Valha on Neera road. Valha is the base village for it. Almost 2 hours road journey. Valha is past name of Maharshi Valhmiki i.e. Valhya Koli.
Best time to visit is Rainy or Winter season. The place is otherwise having dry and hot climatic conditions.
Parking : You can park vehicles near Police station of Valha village. or any where near road.
Food : Carry food and water for the trek, because nothing is there on the trail of Saat Ranjan. Food and stay is available at the village Valha.
About the Trek : The trek is simple. It will take around 40/50 minutes gentle trek. Cross the railway line first after the village. Then you can see the steps to ascend.
Here is the Saat Ranjan Hill at the left side.
There is a small temple after 15/20 minutes walk
Proceed to the left side hill
There are many 'Pind' of Lord Shiva. It looks recent.
There is plain walk on the plateau
We saw deer around
Take left side to go highest pinnacle, then there is hike towards the ridge.
After 40/50 minutes you will reach on the top of the ridge where you can see a big pot like natural structure of rocks which is known as one of the Ranjan.
This structure is known as Ranjan. There are no man-made Ranjan here.
People says there were total 7 pots. Now only one left.
There is nothing much to explore on the top.
After 20 minutes descend we reached at the base of the hill and had a lunch.
We meet out friend Hon.Prof. Dr.Dingambar Durgade who is the popular youth icon and political and social leader who has contributed significantly in the development of the village Valha and its Grampanchayat building.
from left- Shivshankar Pandhare, Nitin Kulkarni, Hemant Patil, Dnyaneshwar Arne, Dr.Suresh Isave, Dr.Digambar Durgade, Amol Gore, x, Khandu Dayal and Sandeep Chaudhari
