In this book, author G. N. Dandekar has narrated his various experiences during trekking various forts. The book reveals an intense impact of trekking on the author as a trekker, and the narration of experiences, rather than having normal information of some forts located at certain distance from a main town nearby, spot to see on the fort etc. Following can be the gist of various articles in the stated book :- The 1st article consists of description of 10 forts visited by author and other people in his team in 10 days and the experience in this trek. The team found a 'Vrindavan' of Shivaji's wife Kashibai of fort Raigad.
Second article describes the well-drawn trek of Rajmachi, Visapur, Tung and Lingana forts, along with few memorable events and experiences cherished & narrated regarding fort Raigad. Moreover, author narrates his trek to fort Karnala along with visit to the birth place Shridhon of Vasudev Balwant Phadke a great freedom fighter.
In the subsequence articles, author shares his experiences of treks to fort like Siddhagad, Sindhudurg, Panhala-to-Vishalgad with Babasaheb Purandare, Rasalgad, Sumargad, Mahipatgad and Harischandragad.
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