Author: mtdc
Vetalwadi Gad
Vetalwadi fort or Vasai fort (not to be confused with Vasai fort in Thane district) is situated in Aurangabad district near Soygaon taluka. Its solid and huge fortification, bastions and buildings are still in a good condition, which easily grab trekkers’ attention and gives a feel of a complete fort. If we are travelling from…
Worli Fort
The Worli Fort is a fort built by the British in Worli, Mumbai, India. The fort, often mistakenly referred to as being built by the Portuguese, was actually built by the British around 1675. The fort, built on the Worli hill, overlooked the Mahim Bay at a time the city was made up of just…
Chavand Forts
Sahyadri is not just a mountain range, but it is a great treasure of history, the history of the struggle by the great Marathas, & ancient Satvaahans, who left for us with their fine arts with which very few modern carvings can be compared. The Satvaahans ruled what is today called the state of Maharashtra,…
Chambhargad Fort
There are many forts in the mountain range nearby Raigad, which mainly includes Lingana, Kaldurg, Songad and Chambhargad. These forts were basically built for keeping an eye on the nearby area. Chambhargad is very near to Mahad. This fort has a relatively smaller plateau. We can see some old structures along with some water tanks.…
Bhupatgad Fort
Bhupatgad is situated in Jawhar Taluka in Thane District. It is the best place for a one day trek. Jawhar is like a hill station of Thane district. But it faces an acute water shortage in summer season. There are 2 doors, one is from north and one is from south but both of them…
Bhavangad Fort
On western side of Mumbai, there is a famous beach of Kelve. From this village Bhavangad fort is 3 km away. During Vasai campaign the Marathas built this fort to put a check on Portuguese. History : In 1526, Portuguese started building Vasai fort. To control the entire region they created chain of forts in…
Bankot Fort
Fort of Bankot stands in Ratnagiri at the mouth of Bankot creek, where River Savitri (originating from Mahabaleshwar) meets the Arabian Sea. Bankot creek was a major sea trade route, and the ancient caves of Dasgaon and Mandangad are the evidences of the same. Bankot fort, which has witnessed many dynasties, is also known as…
Bhudargad Fort
Bhudargad fort is located about 63 km south of Kolhapur. This has a characteristic mountain cap and easily accessible by road. The remnants here are still quite intact. History : This fort was built by Shilahar king Bhoj II. Then being with Adhilshah for many years, it was captured by Marathas in 1667. Shivaji Maharaj…
Bhaskargad Fort
Bhaskargad or Basgad is a part of Trimbak range, near to the famous “Trimbakeshwar”, one of the 12 “Jyotirlingas” in India. This is 43 km east of Nashik, and was built to guard the ancient Gonda pass which was a trade route from the west coast towards Nashik. History : History of Bhaskargad is not…