Kalavantin Durg 🇮🇳 India's Most Dangerous Fort Trek?

[@JesseStLouis]

Harihar Fort 🇮🇳 India's Most Dangerous Fort Trek?- kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2ispGqobciVrdE

[@thefastelephant94]

Hey, if you notice in India the forts differ from state to state. A Royalty state has beautiful forts in terms of Architecture and Design but in warrior states the forts are more towards stealth and functionality to strategically avoid falling into the hands of the enemy forces. And there's alot that's destroyed on warrior forts than Royalty forts.

[@abhijitnevase5300]

@JesseStLouis, I am suggesting u to Visit Rajgad fort near Pune. It was capital of Maratha Empire. It is known as Prachandagadh in local language meaning very huge fort. Half of the fort will be always in Cloud ..must visit

[@ngusushgaming5405]

@@abhijitnevase5300Bhawa ithihaas vachla ka? Tornya la prachandgad mhantat

[@Techtips200]

All the way from Florida to Maharashtra Forts ....I am glad you are exploring very less known things of India...

[@JesseStLouis]

@@Techtips200 I look forward to returning to explore even more

[@Bladee2802]

This trek is one of the popular trek in India.

[@thefastelephant94]

​@@JesseStLouis Make sure you visit Rajgad fort through the "chor-darwaja trek" which translates to "secret passage" as the fort also has a proper stone step entrance on the other side of the hill. And if you wanna just chill, look up "Devkund" too. I enjoy your content :)

[@drstrange622]

Fuck this Indian local guide he didn't do his complete responsibility​@@JesseStLouis

[@armyboys324AD]

Go north East india ​@@JesseStLouis

[@gauravchaudhary4283]

Forts of maharashtra are one of the best places to visit in india. Specially in monsoon sahyadri mountains and forts of maharashtra looks like a heaven.

[@JesseStLouis]

I agree 👍

[@pratikpatil4]

Previously there was no ropes at the top, we used to climb up just like that, but then some accidents happened, so they attached the ropes there

[@JesseStLouis]

Makes sense

[@daninwheels1006]

True we have been here in pouring heavy rains back in 2017 and that season is what makes it the most or I must say 1 of the most dangerous treks of Maharashtra as the steps were super slippery and we did climb up the last patch without ropes as there were no ropes attached back in 2017 and we really felt as if that's going to be our last day on earth as we did slip and fall but were safe and sound due to good luck

[@ameyab930]

The chants at @12:00 are battle cries praising one of our Goddess Bhavani, our King Shivaji Maharaj and our God Shiv (Mahadev).

[@mrcricketanalyst]

Shivaji against indian kings??

[@niftybank7]

@@mrcricketanalystHindu exists because of the great Shivaji Maharaj otherwise other kings just gave up their kingdoms to Mughals 😂 so please sha da fa cup

[@anirudhpratapsinghchauhan]

Mughal are not indian they are mongol ​@@mrcricketanalyst

[@milindianx]

The state boasts around 350 forts, each a testament to ancient engineering and strategic planning. These structures, many built by the Maratha Empire, offer a glimpse into the region's past and are popular attractions for history enthusiasts, trekkers, and nature lovers. ❤🙌

[@JesseStLouis]

@@milindianx yes! Such an amazing part of the world

[@jacksonmandy1782]

You should visit Kalavantin during rains, it’s a different ball game altogether. Also try Harihar Fort. Great vlog,some of the shots were simply amazing and scary , I actually had sweat on my palms and legs watching it.

[@lalitaswal7509]

Kool

[@Geowj6]

Plz plz plz dont visit harihar duringmonsoon its way to dangerous i almost slipped from the edge of the cliff below the door of the fork

[@abhijeit05]

In rains, its not allowed to trekk kalavantin

[@JesseStLouis]

@abhijeit05 some people still do it though

[@abhijeit05]

@@JesseStLouis yess but its too risky to do it in rain

[@JackSparrow-uk3pt]

You should visit Devgiri fort & Ellora caves, near Sambhaji Nagar. Its a Beautiul fort.

[@Geowj6]

Sambhaji nagar💪❤️

[@prathameshkotkar6108]

Correction: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

[@JjjjJopw]

Aurangabad ❤

[@Geowj6]

@JjjjJopw sambhaji nagar❤️

[@OM-jc9mh]

@@JjjjJopw auranjeb is uzbeki and u too.

[@Devil63777]

It's pride ,proud history battles of the great marathas and maratha Kingdom ❤🚩🚩🚩🚩

[@JesseStLouis]

Yes!

[@rdhoopss]

Glad to see you’re back at it. Need you back in BC exploring!

[@JesseStLouis]

🙌🤙

[@the_drifter-bw9hj]

Excellent trek, great to see you're exploring lesser known activities in India. You did it with ease. I would recommend you 2 long treks in India, 1. Devroopa Trek in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh (4500m) 2. Kashmir great lakes trek (2700m)

[@gauravi_deo]

Hiii if you are in Maharashtra, please do explore AMK Range. In my personal opinion, there are more difficult forts in the state of Maharashtra, but Kalavantin Durg is one which got famous amongst the people.😊 Hoping to see you explore more forts in Maharashtra.

[@HiFolksGlobemaster]

Yes, there are many great treks in Maharashtra. The best time to visit the AMK Range is from September to December.

[@taoistviking]

awesome video brother! looks like a fun climb. loving the India series - glad you got to make it back. I'm back in the US for the winter and this has me itching to get back out. cheers!

[@JesseStLouis]

I can relate to that feeling!

[@honestpetvideos9307]

Seriously , these treks take us back in time, when these forts were actually used as strongholds. The feeling of how men used to man these forts in 1700's is unique.

[@JesseStLouis]

It was an impressive experience

[@serotonin2222]

25:00 I love how Ganpat replied to your echo

[@emperor4770]

Wow, just wow ❤ Hope you visit India and Maharashtra again. Jay Hind Jay Maharashtra

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏🫡

[@bookno11lr25]

These forts decimated Mughal Empire ,Aurangzeb who wished to conquer Deccan Plateau within couple of year intimately died after loosing his over 5 lac Army in 27 year long Deccan war ( 1680-1707 ).He marched from Delhi thinking he would rule entire India and died knowing his own Empire had been reduced to dust by Marata's .

[@RAJPUT_SonOfKing]

Same goes with rajputs. Rajput war 1679-1707 ended with Aurangzeb defeat and in 1708 they paid chauth to them.

[@dakkhanichad]

⁠@@RAJPUT_SonOfKing No,Rajput were vassals of Mughals..and were loyal to Mughals Only marathas and sikhs defeated Mughals and eradicated Mughal empire..

[@kunal-ko]

@@RAJPUT_SonOfKing Rajputs gave up to the Mughals and made peace with them by letting mughals rule. That's cowardice tbh

[@RAJPUT_SonOfKing]

@@kunal-ko Rajputs never gave up. Mughals wanted to rule india not attack. They made peace with everyone, only Aurangzeb was against peace and Rajputs were against him.

[@RAJPUT_SonOfKing]

@@dakkhanichad Not true. Maharana Pratap defeated akbar, durgadas rathore defeated Aurangzeb. Mughals wanted to rule India, Aurangzeb created problems. Read 1679-1707 rajputs war.

[@Bravo69-ft5ns]

Good channel are always underrated and you proved that.

[@JesseStLouis]

I appreciate that!

[@elizabethcraig5825]

Wow that was scary to me as being afraid of heights. You are very brave and a little crazy to. I am glad you made it. I could feel your adrenaline rush.😮❤.

[@adyashadas202]

I am Indian from odisha and i thank you for showing indian places through your channel.Thanks sir.

[@salonigupta4930]

Great work man✨✨✨✨✨

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏 thanks

[@nycupperes]

Wow, wow 😮 and Wow 😮, definitely not a trek for anyone afraid of heights or claustrophobic. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@JesseStLouis]

It was an incredible experience.

[@SmileyLashawn]

Wow!!!! Very impressive 🎉 Great work. Keep it coming😊

[@JesseStLouis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dr.python]

Fun Fact: Those “table top” hills you see in the background are actually volcanic rocks formed during the KPg extinction event that ended the dinosaurs, and this place was the focal point of it.

[@JesseStLouis]

@@dr.python 🤯

[@serotonin2222]

20:30 Bro you almost took snake by your hand 😂. Lovely video and trek. Am looking forward to more of these

[@JesseStLouis]

I know! Almost had a surprise handful 🤪

[@manaskale7441]

I do recommend coming back and seeing the Ghats during the monsoon season. I was blown away by how the foilage transforms during fall (yellow+red) and winter (white) in Quebec - the green transformation from barren yellow in western India is equally dramatic!

[@rahulbhosale7842]

Simply great job good to see that you are visiting forts in maharastra having magnificient historical background .

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏 the history is fascinating

[@RohanMehta-vc2xy]

Nice! I hope you are enjoying your trip to India! Wish you best!

[@JesseStLouis]

It was a great trip

[@SudhirRaja23]

The way you kept us focussed and entertained through the way built up the excitement gradually till the pinnacle. It felt as though we were there with you. Amazing video. Thanks and stay safe.

[@EATMOREFISH1234]

Good stuff brother jesse 🤙💯 no place like india 💯

[@JesseStLouis]

🙌🤙

[@ruchishinde5194]

This is super content! Keep up the amazing work!

[@berisboker]

This is really awesome Jesse. A path less treaded by the vloggers. There are many such points strewn across India. Hope you have fun exploring them. Cheers and take care. Enjoy your trip in beautiful India.

[@prasadshirsat1]

Hiii..... As an Indian myself from Mumbai. who has fear of height..... Will not dare to climb this fort.😢😮.... Thanks for climbing this fort and bringing in front of foreigners... I hope that more foreigners will trek this. ❤❤❤❤

[@JesseStLouis]

It's a fun day

[@Andromeda2704]

Kudos to you Sir! For exploring the treks around the areas of Western Maharashtra. This is one of the most difficult that could be done without any safety items.

[@JesseStLouis]

yes! people keep telling me to do AMK and Bhairavgad but they are in a different catagory because of the gear needed. I actually have the gear at home but didn't bring it on this trip, lol. Tried to pack light.

[@desiinamerica]

Nice VLOG! 6:38 The real story goes like this - Goddess Parvati created an idol of a boy out of turmeric powder and gave it life, without telling her husband Shiva.When Shiva returned home to find Parvati bathing, the boy prevented him from entering since his mom had told him not to let anyone enter. Shiva became enraged and cut off the boy's head. Shiva realized his mistake and searched for the first animal he could find, an elephant, and placed its head on the boy. Shiva named the boy Ganesha, which means "lord of the elephants"

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@HiFolksGlobemaster]

The best time to visit the Sahyadri mountains is during the monsoon season from July to September, when the waterfalls are in full flow, and September to October is the flowing season in the forest.

[@prafullthorvevlogs]

Another superb trek man.. great job 💪🚩

[@evergamer2057]

The content & video quality is awesome 😎❤ Love from India brother ❤

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks!

[@ompatil3112]

You can visit #Gorakhgadh as well.... higher than Kalavantin Pinacle.... steep steps..... and the wall of the western ghats just before the main entrance to the Gadh...

[@tultiwri4693]

Very tough place in india❤ Good luck bro

[@JesseStLouis]

🙌

[@chhatrapatimaza8750]

Nice video Bhai ❤❤❤ I am from Maharashtra and salute your efforts ❤❤❤

[@JesseStLouis]

Thank you 🙌

[@try_dc6366]

Damn. What a place !! Thanks for showing. Loved it.

[@JesseStLouis]

@@try_dc6366 🙌🤙

[@exploringthetributaries643]

Awesome hike and views, thanks for taking us along!

[@JesseStLouis]

It sure was fun

[@susmitakarnik3322]

Oh. Thanks sir u visit Maharashtra forts. Your efforts 💪 really appreciate. Hope more and more people come for climbing forts/Mountains. 🎉 I salute you

[@JesseStLouis]

I will be back for more Indiia adventures

[@raamtodkar140]

You doing great, proud of you 🌼🙏🏻🌼 again an again welcome in India.

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@amols101]

Wow, this is fantastic Jesse! I am from Maharashtra but have done very few hikes there. I have been living in the US for 17 years now. This past summer I hiked the Half Dome in California (second time) and couple of hikes in the Eastern Sierras in the Mammoth Lakes area (absolutely beautiful lakes there!). Before that, I hiked a couple of 14ers in Colorado, which were among my first few 14ers! Stay safe out there in your adventures!

[@JesseStLouis]

🙌

[@chanduughade4193]

It is near my village. it takes 1 hour,I feel proud when someone comes to Kalavanti Durg Fort of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

[@JesseStLouis]

🙌🤙

[@DulDulDul5]

i am from Dallas. I visited Harishchandragad 5 times. Was amazed to see the natural beauty. Night halt at cave was one of the highlight. Leopard hunted the calf a night before I went there

[@tultiwri4693]

Sir are you not afraid of heights 😮

[@JesseStLouis]

No 😂🙌💀

[@alok1340]

13.40 14.16. looks scary. Enjoy🎉

[@Vaibhav-V-G45]

Very well content ❤

[@JasonStanton-s9s]

I know your channel will grow like crazy, because we never see these kind of content a foreigner make 😂

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@HMtechS-pb1jn]

I got chills watching this

[@JesseStLouis]

Maybe you need a blanket

[@syedmoin8206]

15:20 . 18:08..23:44..👌jo abtak ANIRUDH bhi nahi gaya wo jo side me CAVE dikhaya JESSE....ne...🏔😯👍

[@JesseStLouis]

🙌🤙🙏

[@YogeshBotkar]

You are brave man, take care every time as we love u.. 🙏

[@JesseStLouis]

@@YogeshBotkar 🙏

[@sumantarachand5796]

जय भवानी जय शिवाजी हर हर महादेव

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@Jigneshmodi027]

I am living nearby but I just explored this place a year ago.. great place for traking

[@JesseStLouis]

@@Jigneshmodi027 cool 😎

[@ameyakadam6372]

This Fort holds a special place in my heart! ❤️ Kalavantin Durg was my first ever Trek with my Office Colleagues! Also because i always wanted to go on treks i said yes for the Trek without a second thought! But what makes it more special is that i Met the Girl I love on this Trek itself! I can't explain the feeling of Going back to this fort again atleast once in my Life! But yes, Thankyou for the Beautiful Vlog! Thanks for taking me through this route again(Virtually) sending this to her right away!❤️

[@royceleanzer]

Legend !!!

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@LaxmikantBhumkar]

Thanks sir for introducing such adventurous fort. In fact, I'm from Maharashtra, I was unaware of this fort till your video!

[@kunal-ko]

Wow, that's so damn cool. I'm just a few miles away from here and i didn''t even know this existed.

[@JesseStLouis]

Awesome

[@publiccomment4198]

Good video nice story telling bro.

[@JesseStLouis]

Thank you

[@amartyaroy9163]

Amazing work

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@Maipasshojaungamaikardunga]

You should come back in peek mansoon it will worth and head to other fort too amazing vlog i loved and best of luck for great future ❤️

[@vedantmhaskar3654]

❤ from panvel, raigad, maharashtra

[@vinodshinde2754]

Hi Jesse. There is no big story behind saffron statues that you found at the zenith of Kalavantin Durg. It is mere saffronisation which was not there before 2014.

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks for the info!!

[@vitaminprotein9583]

विनोद शिंदे त्या मुर्त्या पहिल्यापासूनच तिथे आहे...तुला काही माहिती नसेल तर तोंड बंद ठेव...

[@bhonsle-family]

6:21 FYI, Lord Hanuman is one of reincarnation of Lord Shiva

[@paxonite-7bd5]

Went to hari har fort? That place looks like its from sekiro.

[@JesseStLouis]

Went yesterday, video coming

[@paxonite-7bd5]

@JesseStLouis ❤

[@nikhilbaravkar9109]

Love and respect to travel Maharashtra. Hats off to chose this unique subject from you as a foreigner

[@superone9459]

Wow great views, great video

[@JesseStLouis]

It was a great day!

[@PratikShelke-dc2dd]

Come. To harihar fort nashik once it will be a great experience ❤

[@JesseStLouis]

🤔👍

[@JesseStLouis]

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[@AkshayShinde-o9h]

Beautiful vlog ❤

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@PradipThomson]

Well done Jesse, these may not be most difficult lndias trekks as we have Himalayas..but yes, western Ghat is great Biodiversity and mesmerizing.. especially in rainy season! And their difficulty level changes in rainy season! Also several constructions on forts are in ruins due to centuries of wars between Mughals and British.. but the trekks themselves are worth enjoying!

[@sarthsingh3271]

Amazing, you should try bhairavgad fort next

[@anujeetswain7368]

I visited this place once with my college friends. It was really a great treak. Great to see people from around the globe are also exploring these places. 🙌

[@JesseStLouis]

@@anujeetswain7368 🙌

[@1889roxy]

Do Kokankada, Harischandra fort Alang Malang Kulang( AMK Range) Terna fort Kalasubai Vikat gad (Duke’s nose) Sandan Valley

[@JesseStLouis]

Good suggestions, thanks. Do any besides AMK require gear?

[@1889roxy]

@ dont know exactly as it quite difficult so might require

[@manaskale7441]

As a native of the Western Ghats who went on to do a few tough hikes in the USA and Canada, it's nice to see someone do it the other way :)

[@AvijitsenAvijit]

🥶🥶🥶 where is this place

[@JesseStLouis]

Prabalmachi, Panvel, Maharashtra

[@JACKDANIEL-el7us]

GREAT Video!

[@fouji2828]

Visit pachmarhi mp india feel ur in heaven in nov

[@Komalsarb1996]

Go visit himachl pardesh there is chudidhar mahadev treak and shri khand mahadev treak and kinnur kailash mahdev treak you will love that

[@tomrohan8480]

Respect Sir..❤

[@thetennisclub]

Woww! That was one scary climb, I was worried there for a second, why don't you use chest/head mount instead of keeping the cam over selfie stick so in case of any mishap you can use both of your hands to recover with and once on safer plane you can just attach to selfie stick and show us the amazing views. Or perhaps it's just me with the fear of heights.

[@JesseStLouis]

I used the headstrap for the very end when I needed both hands to climb, but the steps were pretty easy

[@fluorescentshadow121]

So are you coming next year ?​@@JesseStLouis

[@JesseStLouis]

I'm here right now

[@sunilkhot01]

Sir , thanks for visiting India and Maharashtra, I was trek there without any rope , and still some treks which are more dangerous than Kalavantin like Alang - Madan - Kulang , Bhairavgad ( moroshi ) , Gorakhgad.... Must do these treks as well

[@RajneeshSingh-i5t]

11:40 These guys are from Uttar Pradesh. I am also from Uttar Pradesh. They are speaking in Hindi and Braz language mix. He was saying, go from here.

[@manaskale7441]

Check out Matheran monsoon treks during monsoon - there should be a few for all difficulty levels. The most scenic in my opinion would be the one where you trek on a small railway track with lush green scenery on all sides. I did that and it inspired me to do something similar in Quebec - I cycled along the length of P'tit Train du Nord (another train track route) in the fall season. Both were the most magical adventures I've ever had, but in different parts of the world :)

[@akshaybobade9400]

Very peaceful when we go into the nature..far from hustle bustle of city life...🙂🙂 mental peace is more imp than bank balance

[@JesseStLouis]

yes indeed

[@amolchavan24]

Please visit harihar fort

[@JesseStLouis]

Video coming

[@rohanbhanushali3291]

Jesse I just came across this video and loved it. Keep coming back to explore pending forts of Maharashtra. Alang madan Kulang fort (AMK) should be your next one!

[@JesseStLouis]

Harihar is my next one but one day AMK!

[@rohanbhanushali3291]

Glad to hear that​@@JesseStLouis. Harihar is not hard but the 80 degree angle steps part is mesmerizing. Keep exploring. Jay Shivaji (Maharaj)

[@JesseStLouis]

@rohanbhanushali3291 🙏

[@sumitgujarathi2523]

Hey do the Alang Malang And kulang and bhairavgad trek it’s more adventure and scary 😬😬😍👏👏👍

[@JesseStLouis]

Sounds good, thanks

[@raghavendrabk4685]

20:20 is that krait ?

[@ameychavan2739]

visit Gorhagad fort this fort more difficult than kalvantin fort.

[@djRaIDeNindia]

I suggest you should came on October to January greenery and nature will surprise you my suggestion next forts - harihar fort , alang malang kulang trek

[@VICKYBAVAL]

Need to see alora cave which has temple carved from mountain from above all by one massive rock mountain

[@JesseStLouis]

Sounds cool

[@strugglerneetaspirant6294]

Visit rajgadh and torna ❤ Two amazing forts of maharashtra 👑💯🔥

[@iplgames8685]

Quality content

[@shaileshbhuyarkar4959]

You must try bhiravgadh one of the adventures fort in Maharashtra visit time june-july in rainy season ❤

[@nehaz8558]

Thanks for sharing this video. Any killa or Fort in Maharashtra is on mountain side and not easy to trek for a reason.

[@mothernature293]

Wow its a good trek... And views are amazing...😮

[@JesseStLouis]

Yes it's amazing

[@mothernature293]

@@JesseStLouis looking your trek... I can say that you are very hardworker and experienced Guy.👍👍 I also like trek..

[@JesseStLouis]

The best views come after the hardest work 🙌🤙

[@Heidy2000-i1h]

I am the one how is scared by watching your dare.... Great video