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Dehergad is situated in Dindori Taluka on the east side of Ramsej fort. The water tank on the fort and rock-cut steps prove that the fort is ancient. Dehergad which is also known as “Bhorgad” was built to safeguard the trade route of Peth-Sawalghat-Dindori. Type : Hill forts. Fort Range : Peth Nasik. District : Nashik. Grade : Medium.…

In the mountain ranges of Naneghat and Jivdhan, lies the forts of Durg and Dhakoba. To the south of Naneghat and Jivdhan is Dhakoba, while Durg stands behind it. Both these forts are situated in quite a deserted area. There are few villages, but here the socio-economic condition is so bad that people strive hard…

The British built this fort to on a hill on the eastern face of Mahim creek under the rule of Gerald Aungier. The Marathas took over this fort in Vasai campaign. This was between British ruled Mumbai and Portuguese ruled Sashti or Salsette Island. This fort was to safeguard the trade route via Mahim creek.…

This fort is not, as the Marathi name suggests, very simple to trek. G. N. Dandekar, one of the greatest historians, writes about the fort, “We have to climb the cliff on eastern face of the fort by catch-holding one tree.” The fort lies in between the forts, Rasalgad and Mahipatgad. This fort is covered…

Route to the top of dategad is a battered entry-door. After proceeding through this entrance one can see the idols of Lord Ganapati and Lord Hanuman that are 10 to 12 feet in height. These idols are sculpted in the fortification itself. Although temples are very common on the forts, huge idols of deities like…

Sahyadri has spread one of its wings to the west in the Igatpuri region on which lie the forts like Kavnai, Balwantgad and Tringalwadi. The forts in this range have become easily accessible due to the construction of roads upto the hill-tops, the villages developed in this region and the frequent visits of people to…

Thinking of any place perfect for adventures, we come across many place in Sahyadris like the differences of Naneghat, Kokan Kada, Kalakrai etc. where we can also experience the thrill of technical climbing and natural rock climbing. One of them is the fort of Dhak, situated in Karjat region, and is a quite thrilling trek.…

Kelve beach in western suburbs is famous. Danda fort is 9 km away from Kelve station and 1 km away from Kelve village, near Danda creek. The fort was built by Portuguese to guard this creek. Type : Coastal Forts. Fort Range : None. District : Thane. Grade : Easy. How to reach : We have to reach the…

The coastal line of Maharashtra is divided into North Konkan and Konkan from travelling perspective. Mumbai is the main island in North Konkan and to protect it, many forts were constructed. Out of these forts, the fort of Vasai is the significant one. One who ruled this fort, could rule over the surrounding regions of…

Vasantgad was built by Shilahar King Bhoj. Shivaji Maharaj conquered it on 1659. Later, Rajaram Maharaj stayed for some time on this fort when he returned from Jinji. Aurangzeb captured this fort in 1700 and named it “Kili-da-Fateh”. The Marathas got the fort back in 1706. Type : Hill forts Fort Range : Karad District : Satara Grade…