Forts and Treks

Type                     Yashwantgad is a hill fort.     

Difficulty level    Yashwantgad is easy to trek. 

Height                  Yashwantgad is 236 ft (71 meters) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka -  Rajapur / Ratnagiri / Rajapur, Maharashtra,India.

It is an oceanside post developed on a high ground. The fortification is all developed from laterite rocks which are accessible in the territory. There is one elephant cut out of these rocks in this stronghold.


There is likewise one stand post for the banner cut out in the stone. There is one fundamental outer divider structure and inside there is the bastion. The aggregate range is 25 sections of land. There are different structures some of which are multi-story.


These structures are the royal residence, convenience for troopers, storage facility and so forth. There is additionally trench around the fortification. The post was initially created amid the time standard of Vijayanagara Kingdom over this region. Redi, as it is quickly known, was a port town of high criticality and was known as Revatideep.


Amid that period the stronghold was encompassed on all the sides by the water of streams and ocean. The principal passage to the fortress might be possible from the ocean. To build the populace around the post one of the rulers developed an earthen bank to stop the entrance of the water.


The post changed hands from Vijayanagar to Bijapur sultanate, Sawantwadi state and afterward to the British. In 1890, British government sold the area inside to the nearby individuals however the kept the responsibility for divider with the administration. The fortification is in disintegrating state.

There were a few arrangements to change over this area into a legacy in which has not appeared yet. As indicated by neighborhood daily papers numerous remote visitors from Goa visit this site and use it for the unlawful medication exchange and gatherings.

Shri Mauli and Shri Navadurga sanctuaries in Redi town. The zone has numerous Manganese mines which are under responsibility for Metallic, however, can be seen from the street. There is likewise one Ganapati sanctuary in the town. One can likewise visit the close-by fortress of Terekhol and towns of Shiroda and Aravali.

Time to reach the top

It takes around 1 ½ hour from the base village Rajapur.

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Yashwantgad but mostly in October to January.

Water Availability 

No, water is not available on Yashwantgad, but package water is available in the base village of the fort.

Accommodation Availability

No, the shelter is not available on the fort.

Places to visit on the Yashwantgad Fort 

Fortification, Bastions, Entrance, Remnants, and Temple.

Let's find How to reach to Yashwantgad Fort

Rajapur(Base village) is well connected to Mumbai and Gao Kokan road as well as railway. Local sightseeing can be by car or auto.

The way from Pune to Yashwantgad Fort

Pune to Yashwantgad By Bus

From Pune, there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Rajapur, which is 307 km from Pune it takes 5 hrs 30 min from Pune. View Bus Time Table

Pune to Yashwantgad By Train

From Pune junction, there is a train available to Rajapur, which is 400 km from Pune junction it takes 9 hrs from Pune junction. View Train Time Table

Pune to Yashwantgad By Road

Route of Pune to Yashwantgad Fort 

Pune – Katraj – Ramnagar – Kikvi – Shirwal – Satara – Umraj – Karad – Shahuwadi – Sakharpa – Vaked – Rajapur – Yashwantgad.

The way from Mumbai to Yashwantgad Fort

Mumbai to Yashwantgad By Bus

From Mumbai, there are ST (State Transport) buses, local transport available to Rajapur, which is 383 km from Mumbai it takes 7 hrs from Mumbai. View Bus Time Table

Mumbai to Yashwantgad By Train

From Mumbai, there are trains available to Rajapur junction, which is 329 km from Mumbai it takes 7hrs 20 mins from Mumbai. View Train Time Table

Mumbai to Yashwantgad By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Yashwantgad fort 

Mumbai – Khopoli – Pali – Indapur – Mangaon – Mahad – Khed – Chiplun – Navadi – Ratnagiri – Pali – Lanja – Rajapur – Yashwantgad.

Redi Fort

Redi was manufactured by the Marathas in the sixteenth century and was later caught by the Portuguese in 1746. The past fortress holders, the Sawant family of Maharashtra, were edgy to recover the fortification due to its significant vital position on the coast.


An endeavor to recover Redi post was gone before by harming the Portuguese army's fish supply, yet the assault was unsuccessful.

Redi was, in the end, came back to the Sawants after a peace arrangement, yet the achievement was fleeting - in 1765 the fortress was caught by the British who later sold the area to neighborhood individuals in 1890 while holding responsibility for stronghold dividers.


Directly over the Goan outskirts, Redi Fort (Yashwantgad Fort) is a supernatural, tree-ensnared demolish that gazes out over the picturesque shorelines of the south Maharashtra coast.

The post is approached through disintegrating doors heading through the encompassing woodland, and past a profound trench that encompasses a piece of the structure. Once at the principal door you will pass through a few little rooms and halls, where tree roots course over the dividers like Rapunzel's tangled hair.


These lead to the tremendous, roofless internal assemblies of the stronghold that have since a long time ago respected nature.

Seldom went to by sightseers it is not difficult to invest hours meandering around this lost post. Nothing is here to exasperate the quiet yet the calls of a watching troop of langur monkeys, or the sound of the drongo fledglings.

Type                           Vetalwadi is a hill fort.     

Difficulty level           Vetalwadi fort is medium trek. 

Height                         Vetalwadi is 1900 ft (579 mtrs) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka - Vetalwadi / Aurangabad / Soygaon, Maharashtra,India.

From Undangaon redirection on Sillod – Jalgaon street, the Halada Ghat specifically takes us to the passage of the Vetalwadi fortification. This passage invites us with the 2 immense bastions with an alternate enormous bastion behind it, which are developed to assault the adversary entering.It likewise has brightening balustrade.

The cleared course between these 2 bastions turns in right point and goes to the north-bound passage entryway.This entryway is said to be likewise called as Janjala Darwaja as it faces the Janjala fortification.The bastion's stature is around 20 ft and it has 2 Sharabh designs on it. There are likewise has yards for watchmen.

There is a staircase which courses to the square moulded opening on the top of primary entryway. The stairs from this opening take us to an alternate chamber. From this top point, we can see the stronghold dividers, Halada Ghat & the Vetalwadi Dam underneath. On the upper side we can see the fortress of the fortification.

Down the passageway entryway, on the right side is a dry reservoir with columns. The trail to the right from passageway takes to an alternate enormous bastion, which is a host for bats today. In the wake of strolling some separation we reach to the east-bound bastion.

Further 5 moment walk takes us to the fortification of the fortress. Close to this bastion of the fortification, there is a little vault moulded building which has little opening in the top through which we can achieve the centre bastion.

There is a reservoir close to this bastion called "Tel-Tupache Taake" truly significance the storage for oil / ghee. Other than this oil tank we can see a storehouse, before which there are stays of a building. Ahead there is a mosque named "Namajgir", on the dividers of which we can see the cut signature of Nizam and a cross underneath it.

Before Namajgir there is a lake and to the right is a tomb.To the northern purpose of the fortification there is a building named "Bardari" which has 2 different curves. On the best approach to Bardari, there are a few leftovers. In Bardari we can discover 2 lines of curves. It is said to be fabricated for the regal family to invest relaxation time.

There is a comparable manor on the Deogiri post as well. Underneath the Bardari we can see the primary doorway and Vetalwadi town.We can achieve the primary door or the north-bound passage by a trail from Bardari. On the way, we can see an ordinance of around 6'10" long. There is a mystery entryway in the stronghold.

This doorway is protected by two bastions and one of its entryways confronts north. Stature of the entryway casing is around 20 feet and there are two Sharabhs cut on two sides. There are yards for the gatekeepers inside and the second entryway confronts west. From this, it takes very nearly 20 mins to reach to the Vetalwadi town.

Time to reach the top

It takes around 45 mins from the base village Vetalwadi

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Vetalwadi fort.

Water Availability 

No, water is not available on the fort.

Accommodation Availability

No, Shelter is not available on the fort.

Fortification, Bastions, Janjala Darwaja, cisterns, Namajgir Mosque, Rudreshwar caves.

way from Pune to Vetalwadi Fort

Pune to Vetalwadi By Bus

From Pune there are buses / Volvo buses available to Aurangabad, which is around 235 kms from Pune, there are many buses regularly playing between Pune to Aurangabad or Aurangabad to Pune, from Aurangabad station there are ST (State Transport) buses available to reach Soygaon, which is 15 kms from Aurangabad, from Soygaon there are 6 seater's available to Vetalwadi, which is 4 kms from Soygaon.

Pune to Vetalwadi By Train

From Pune junction there is train available to Aurangabad railway station, which is 427 kms from Pune junction it takes 9 hrs from Pune to reach Aurangabad from Aurangabad station there are ST (State Transport) buses available to reach Soygaon, which is 15 kms from Aurangabad, from Soygaon there are 6 seater's available to Vetalwadi, which is 4 kms from Soygaon. View Train Time Table

Pune to Vetalwadi By Road

Route of Pune to Vetalwadi Fort 

Pune – Ranjangaon – Shirur - Ahmednagar – Ghodegaon – Solegaon – Aurangabad – Soygaon – Vetalwadi Village – Vetalwadi Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Vetalwadi Fort

Mumbai to Vetalwadi By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses, Volvo, local transport available to Aurangabad which is 370 kms from Mumbai it takes to reach 6 hrs from Mumbai to Aurangabad from Aurangabad station there are ST (State Transport) buses available to reach Soygaon, which is 15 kms from Aurangabad, from Soygaon there are 6 seater's available to Vetalwadi, which is 4 kms from Soygaon.

Mumbai to Vetalwadi By Train

From Mumbai junction there are trains available to Aurangabad railway station, which is 372 kms from Mumbai junction it takes 7 hrs from Mumbai to reach Aurangabad, from Aurangabad station there are ST (State Transport) buses available to reach Soygaon, which is 15 kms from Aurangabad, from Soygaon there are 6 seater's available to Vetalwadi, which is 4 kms from Soygaon. View Train Time Table

Mumbai to Vetalwadi By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Vetalwadi fort 

Mumbai – Asangaon – Nashik – Manmad – Aurangabad – Soygaon – Vetalwadi Village – Vetalwadi Fort.

Rudreshwar Caves

The Rudreshwar Caves are aged holes placed 2-3 km east of Vetalwadi. It takes 45 minutes to trek to the hollows from Vetalwadi. The caverns display Brahmin sort figures, and we can discover the models of Lord Narsinga, Ganesh, Bhairav and Saptmatruka along Shiv linga and Nand.

Ellora Caves

Ellora is an archaeological site, 29 km (18 mi) North-West of the city of Aurangabad in the Indian condition of Maharashtra fabricated by the Rashtrakuta administration. It is otherwise called Elapura (in the Rashtrakuta writing Kannada). Well known for its amazing caverns, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora speaks to the encapsulation of Indian rock-cut building design.

The 34 "hollows" are really structures uncovered out of the vertical face of the Charanandri slopes. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut sanctuaries and viharas and mathas were assembled between the fifth century and tenth century.

The 12 Buddhist (buckles 1–12), 17 Hindu (caverns 13–29) and 5 Jain (holes 30–34) hollows, implicit nearness, exhibit the religious amicability common amid this time of Indian history.

It is an ensured landmark under the Archaeological Survey of India. We can also see many such caves such as Ajanta caves, Aurangabad caves etc. Grishneshwar temple is also famous in this region.

Type                     Vasota is Hill fort (Forest fort)     

Difficulty level    Vasota is difficult to trek. 

Height                  Vasota is 4267ft (1300 meters) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka -  Bamnoli / Satara / Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, India.

Vasota Fort also known as Vyaghragad was defended by the Tai Telin, wife of Pant Pratinidhi who was the killedar of the fort when he was captured. Vasota fort is related to the Kolhapur Shilahara Raja Bhoja IIin 1178 - 1193 of Panhala.

Vasota Fort remained with Marathas, Shirkes, and Mores in the 16th century. It included this fort in his swarajya by Shivaji Maharaj in the year 1655 when he conquered Javli.'Vyaghragad' was renamed by Shivaji Maharaj in Marathi 'Vyaghra' means Tiger. In those days the surroundings of the fort had wild animals and other venomous reptiles.

It had dense forest making it naturally more defensive. Bajirao Peshwa the brave Maratha carried the swarajya after Shivaji Maharaj took the mission to remove Mughals from their administration in India.

In 1818 Britishers destroyed the fort by bombarding it with heavy artillery destroying many historical buildings on the fort such as Chandika Mandir, Daru-kothar, etc. and looted the property of 5- 6 lakhs.
Presently this fort has remnants of Shree Mahadev Mandir, a huge discussion place known as "Sadar", ramparts and a view of the Nageshwar peak, Shivsagar Lake, blue-green Koyna backwaters, Evergreen forests of the Koyna wildlife Sanctuary, trek in the thick woods.

When you reach Bamnoli base village one has take boat to reach the foot of the fort the boat costs around 500₹ per person but if go in the group they cost 2000 1-12 persons.

The time required to reach the foot of the fort is around 1-1.30 mins which is boring because the boat is slow but we can see the breathtaking view of the mountains surroundings and the lake.

The trek is hard it takes around 3-4 hours from the foothills and a bit tiring, Carry enough water because it has a lot of walking.

The group should be preferred while visiting the fort as there is a jungle. The jungle has many wild animals such as wild dogs, sloth bears, leopards and even tigers hence one should stay in the group.

In monsoon season the fort is not allowed by the forest officers because the area fills with blood sucking leeches. The fort will give a breathtaking experience and got adventure.

Note - The Vasota Fort is in the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary hence forest officers check your bags. They even cost 50 ₹ for mobiles and 100 ₹ for camera.

Reach the base by 8 am you will get enough time to get down at 4 pm as once it gets dark the wild animals start to come out, they may harm you and even the boat you leave is given a time to come back to take you. They leave you if you are not in time.

Time to reach the top

It will take around 4 hrs from the bamnoli.

Minimum Duration 

2-3 days, as there is many other spots nearby to visit.

Best time to visit the fort

One can visit the Vasota fort till the end of the monsoon season to the starting of summer. This is October to March.

Water Availability 

Yes, water is available on Vasota fort.

Accommodation Availability

Yes, there are accommodations available in 'Mahadev Temple' which can accommodate 3-4 peoples and Nageshwar cave can accommodate 22-25 peoples, but there is no permission to stay on the fort.

Entrance, Hanman Temple, Kalkaiche Thane, Mahadev Temple, Old Vasota.

way from Pune to Vasota Fort

Pune to Vasota By Bus

From the Pune, there are ST (State Transport) buses are available from Swargate to the base village Satara (118 kms), from Satara to Vasota fort is 40 kms, there are buses available from Satara station to Bamnoli, From Bamnoli there are boats which will take you to base of the fort. 1 to 1.5 hrs boat ride from Bamnoli, in the SHIVSAGAR LAKE water will take you the fort base to start your trek.

Pune to Vasota By Train

From Pune junction there are trains available to Satara station, from Satara to Vasota fort is 40 kms, there are buses available from Satara station to Bamnoli, From Bamnoli there are boats which will take you to base of the fort. 1 to 1.5 hrs boat ride from Bamnoli, in the SHIVSAGAR LAKE water will take you the fort base to start your trek. 11005 Puducherry Express (Timing - 01:10) 11011 Mahalaxmi Express (Timing - 00:20) 11017 Ltt Karaikal Express (Timing - 01:10) 11021 Tirunelveli Express (Timing - 01:10)

Pune to Vasota By Road

Route of Pune to Vasota Fort 

From Pune reach Satara via Pune-Satara Highway (NH-4), from Pune to Satara is around 118 km, from Satara reach Vasota Fort, which is 40 kms from Satara. 

Pune - Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal - Khandala - Surur - Satara - Bamnoli - Vasota fort.

Way from Mumbai to Vasota Fort

Mumbai to Vasota By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses, and local buses are available from Mumbai to Satara, which is around 259 km from Mumbai, from Satara to Vasota Fort is 40 kms, and there are buses available from Satara station to Bamnoli, From Bamnoli there are boats which will take you to base of the fort. 1 to 1.5 hrs boat ride from Bamnoli, in the SHIVSAGAR LAKE water will take you the fort base to start your trek.

Mumbai to Vasota By Train

From Mumbai CST there are 13 trains available to Satara, which is 182 kms from Mumbai, the minimum time a train takes to reach Satara from Mumbai is 4 hrs 15 mins, from Satara to Vasota fort is 40 km, there are buses available from Satara station to Bamnoli, From Bamnoli there are boats which will take you to base of the fort. 1 to 1.5 hrs boat ride from Bamnoli, in the SHIVSAGAR LAKE water will take you the fort base to start your trek. From Mumbai there are trains. 11005 Puducherry Express (Timing - 21:30) 11011 Mahalaxmi Express (Timing - 20:23) 11035 Shqaravati Express (Timing - 21:10) 11021 Tirunelveli Express (Timing - 21:10)

Mumbai to Vasota By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Vasota fort 

From Mumbai you can reach first Pune, which is 148 kms from Pune, then from Pune reach Satara via Pune-Satara Highway (NH-4),from Pune to Satara is around 118 km, from Satara reach Vasota Fort, which is 40 km from Satara.

Mumbai - Dadar - Vasai - Khopoli - Lonavala - Dehu Road - Chinchwad - Pune - Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal - Khandala - Surur - Satara - Bamnoli - Vasota fort.

As this fort is situated in satara one can visit many places which adventurous and interesting many of such places are Kass Plateau Also known as "Kass Pathar" it is 22 km from Satara. It is known for its various ranges of wild flowers which can be seen in August to September in a year. Kass plateau has been declared as the Biodiversity World Heritage Site by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).

Here around 850 flowers of different species can be found with some of the plants including Orchids, karvy and 'Kassa' tree through which kaas plateau got its name. As it the biodiversity tourist should take measures not harm the greenery of spoil them by throwing garbage or waste materials once visited.

Sajjangad fort

It basically fort but it is important because it the Samadhi of Ramdas Swami who was the teacher for Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who blessed him and took Samadhi on saying of Shivaji Maharaj. We can see water tanks, darwajas, and most important 'Ramdas Swami Samadhi'.

Bamnoli Boat Club

This place is famous for the Bamnoli Boating Club. Tourists can hire the boats which ply from here to Koyna Dam, Vasota Etc. beautiful view of the Shivsagar River and enjoy the experience of the surroundings of the Shivsagar Lake.

Apart from this we can also see Thosegarh waterfalls, Kaas Lake, Panchgani a famous hill station, Chalke Wadi Windmill Farms, Mankeshwar mandir, and much more.

Gowalkot fort

Gowalkot Fort is spotted around 10 km from Chiplun and spreads a range of in excess of two sections of land of area. This fortification was developed in 1690 by Habshi of Janjira and was revamped by Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1670.

It is as of now in vestiges and is secured by trees and structures. The fortification lies on the Mumbai-Goa Highway and is around 250 km far from Mumbai city. It ignores the Vashishti River and can be arrived at by walking from Chiplun.

Type                       Vasai is a coastal fort.     

Difficulty level      Vasai Fort is an easy trek. 

Height                      --     

Base village / District / Taluka - Vasai / Thane / Vasai, Maharashtra, India.

Vasai fort is also known as Bassein, history states that Portuguese sailors investigating the north Konkan Coast, found the Arab Sultanate of Khambat or Cambay, building or revamping or stretching the fortress in the early 1400s and assaulted it in a fizzled exertion to seize it.

Later, after more deliberate deliberations, the Sultanate of Cambay ceded the fortification to Portugal by the Treaty of Saint Matthew marked on the Portuguese brig Sao Matteus secured in the Bhayander Creek or Vasai Harbor.

Under Portugal, the fortress was the Northern Court or "Corte da Norte" second just to the City of Goa, working as the central station of the Captain of the North. For 150-old years, the vicinity of the Portuguese made the encompassing zone an energetic and extravagant city.

As such it was the capital of Portuguese belonging on the coast north of Goa, over spots, for example, Chaul-Revdanda, Karanja Island, the Bombay Archipelago, Bandra Island, Juhu Island, Salsette Island including the City of Thane, Dharavi Island, the Vasai archipelago itself, Daman, Diu, and other Portuguese possessions stretching out up the coasts to Pakistan, Oman, the UAE, Iran, and different parts of the Persian Gulf.

The ethnic group by regional standards referred to in the Bombay district as the "East Indians" (sic) were called "Norteiro" (Northernmen) after the Court of the North working out of the post. Statue of the Maratha general Chimaji Appa at the Fort.

In the eighteenth century, the fortress was assumed control by the Maratha armed force under Peshwa Baji Rao's sibling Chimaji Appa and fell in 1739 after a three-year-long crusade. (See - Battle of Vasai)

The British without further ado assaulted and assumed control over the domain from the Marathas as the cost for supporting one faction of the Marathas against an alternate. The bulwarks disregard what is on the other hand called the Vasai Creek and the Bhayander Creek and are very nearly finished, however congested by vegetation.

A few watch towers still remained, with safe staircases heading up. The Portuguese structures inside the fortress are remnants, in spite of the fact that there are sufficient standing dividers to give a decent thought to the floor arrangements of these structures. Some have overall saved fronts.

Specifically, a hefty portion of the curves has weathered the years astoundingly well. They are normally enlivened with cut stones, some weathered to the point of being indistinguishable, regardless others showing sharp etch marks.

Three churches inside the fortress are still unmistakable. They have exteriors ordinary of seventeenth-century Portuguese houses of worship. The southernmost of these has an overall saved barrel-vaulted roof.

The stronghold is frequently utilized for shooting Bollywood film scenes. The movies shot here incorporate Josh, Khamoshi, and Ram Gopal Verma's Aag. Other than the entire structures one ought not to miss watching the nature that has assumed control a great part of the fortress.

It is an incredible spot to watch Butterflies, Flying creatures, Plants and Reptiles.The Archaeologicals Survey of India has begun rebuilding work of the post, despite the fact that the nature of the work has been extremely censured by "Protection Activists".

It is said that the stronghold has terrible notoriety for illicit exercises and that amid the weekdays it’s not prudent for visitors or ladies to visit it.

Time to reach the top

It takes around 15 mins from the base village.

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Vasai fort.

Water Availability 

No, water is not available on the fort.

Accommodation Availability

No, shelter is not available on the fort.

Ramparts, Bastions, Church, Vajreshwari Devi Temple.

way from Pune to Vasai Fort

Pune to Vasai By Bus

From Pune, there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Thane. There are many buses regularly playing between Pune to Thane or Thane to Pune. From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from the station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai fort. The Vasai fort is around 10-12 km from Vasai station.

Pune to Vasai By Train

From Pune junction there is a train available to Thane, there are buses available to Vasai station, and from Vasai station, there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai fort. The Vasai Fort is around 10-12 km from Vasai station. View Train Time Table

Pune to Vasai By Road

Route of Pune to Vasai Fort 

Pune – Chinchwad – Lonavala – Rasayani – Thane – Vasai Station – Vasai Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Vasai Fort

Mumbai to Vasai By Bus

From Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from the station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai Fort. The Vasai Fort is around 10-12 km from Vasai

Mumbai to Vasai By Train

From Kalyan there are local trains available to Thane, from Thane there are buses available to Vasai station, from Vasai station there are ST (State Transport) buses or auto available, from station every min a bus leaves towards Vasai fort. The Vasai Fort is around 10-12 km from Vasai station. View Train Time Table

Mumbai to Vasai By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Vasai fort 

Route of Mumbai to Vasai Fort – Mumbai – Kalyan – Thane – Vasai station – Vasai Fort.

Gorai Beach

Gorai Beach is a perfect and segregated beach. Nearby is the renowned Essel World Amusement Park. The beach is available by the intersection the Gorai rivulet by steamer. After crossing the brook the shoreline is only 4 km away.

The closest station is Borivali and is likewise open from the street off Western Express Highway by means of Bhayander. The most effective method to Reach? From Borivli stations go to Gorai khadi Then by steamer and afterward By Bus and From Bhayander Station By Bus.

Jivdani Temple

The most noteworthy point of interest in Virar is the Jivdani Sanctuary placed on the mountain ("Jivdani Doanger") unmistakable from the route station.

Numerous individuals of Vasai particularly – Mangayle, Koli and Bhandhari treat Javdani as their family goddess. The lovers furnish a proportional payback" "or gift/support by giving up goats and chickens. They likewise offer gold trimmings.

Fans accept that to come back to have "Navas" allowed they must climb the mountain and love the goddess however not furnish a proportional payback path as they climb the mountain.

Type                         Vardhangad is hill fort.   

Difficulty level        Vardhangad is easy to trek.

Height                      Vardhangad is 1500ft (470 meters) above sea level.   

Base village / District / Taluka -   Vardhangaon / Satara / Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, India.

Vardhangad is a hill fort that lies on the Bhadle-Kundlaspur of the Mahadev range on the boundary between Koregaon and Khatav talukas. Vardhangad Fort is around 20 km from Koregaon. The fort is around 900 feet high Koregaon side and 700 feet high on the Khatav side.

The construction of the fort was started by Shivaji Maharaj in the year 1673 and was finished in 1674. The fort of Vardhangad was used as an outpost guarding the east frontier of his newly acquired territory. In the year 1800 the fort was gone in the hands of Pratinidhi who invested Mahadji Shinde's force of about 25,000 men. 

In the south-west Machi the Ramoshis attacked and killed the horse of Muzafarkan one of Shinde's generals. After that the machis were sacked and burnt. 

In the year 1803, Balvantrao Bakshi one of the commandants of the fort, found a battle with Yesai Saheb Firangi. The Machis were saked, the fort was shelled and the contribution of 3,000 Rs. was levied.

Time to reach the top

It will take around 20-30 min from the base village of the fort. (Vardhangaon)

Minimum Duration

1 day.

The best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Vardhangad fort.

Water Availability 

Yes, water is available on Vardhangad in the tank.

Accommodation Availability

Yes, there is accommodation available on Vardhangad in 'Vardhanimata Devi Temple' which can accommodate 8-10 peoples.

Entrance, Temple of Vardhanimata Devi, Temple of Shiva, Water cisterns, etc.

way from Pune to Vardhangad fort

Pune to Vardhangad By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses are available from Swargate to Satara (118 km), distance from Satara to Vardhangaon is 40 km. There are buses available from Satara station to Pusegaon which will take you to Vardhangadgaon phata. From phata there are local transport available which will take the base of the fort.

Pune to Vardhangad By Train

From Pune junction there are trains available to Satara, Pune junction to Satara is around 82kms, and then follow the same route from Satara mentioned above. Train Time Table - 11005 Punducherry Express (Timing:- 01:10) 11011 Mahalaxmii Express (Timing:- 00:20) 11017 Ltt Karaikal Express (Timing:- 01:10) 11021 Tirunelveli Express (Timing:- 01:10). View Train Time Table

Pune to Vardhangad By Road

Route of Pune to Vardhangad Fort

From Pune reach Satara via Pune-Satara Highway (NH-4), from Pune Satara is around 118 kms. From Satara reach Vardhangad, which is 40 km from Satara. Route of Pune to Vardhangad - Pune - Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal - Khandala - Surur - Satara - Vardhangaon - Vardhangad.

Way from Mumbai to Vardhangad Fort

Mumbai to Vardhangad By Bus

From Mumbai, there are ST (State Transport) buses, and local buses are available from Mumbai to Satara. (259kms), from Satara to Vardhangad fort is around 40 km. There are buses available from Satara station to Pusegaon which will take you to Vardhangadgaon phata. From phata, there are local transport available which will take base of the fort.

Mumbai to Vardhangad By Train

From Mumbai to Satara trains are available, Mumbai to Satara is around 182 km, and then follow the same route from Satara mentioned above. From Mumbai there is train - 11005 Puducherry Express (Timing: - 21:30) 11011 Mahalaxmi Express (Timing: - 20:23) 11035 Shqaravati Express (Timing: - 21:10) 11021 Tirunelveli Express (Timing: - 21:10)View Train Time Table

Mumbai to Vardhangad By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Vardhangad fort

From Mumbai, you can reach first Pune, which is 148 kms from Pune, and then from Pune reach Satara via the Pune-Satara Highway (NH-4), from Pune to Satara is around 118 km, and from Satara reach Vardhangad, which is 40 kms from Satara.

Hotels nearby Vardhangad fort -

1. Evershine - A Keys Resort.

2. Centurion Hotel.

3. Executive Tamanna hotel.

Type                           Vairatgad is Hill fort     

Difficulty level           Vairatgad Fort is a medium trek. 

Height                        Vairatgad is 3340 ft. (1018mtrs) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka -  Vyajwadi, Mhasve / Satara/Jaoli, Maharashtra,India.

Shivaji Maharaj used this fort as a military base he included this fort when he conquered the Wai region in his kingdom before this, the fort was built by Bhoj Raja, the Kolhapur Silahara chief Bhoja of Panhala.

This region was originally inhabited by the tribes known as Vairats, Pandavas captured this region. Presently fort has remains of military buildings, and 5 stone water ponds, one water pond outside the cave.

Time to reach the top

it will take around 1hrs 30min-2 hrs from the base village. (Vyajwadi)

Minimum Duration 

it will take around 1hrs 30min-2 hrs from the base village. (Vyajwadi)

Best time to visit the fort

One can visit the fort till September to May as there are many problems in summer which includes Water and much more.

Water Availability 

Water not available on the fort, You have to carry water in summer and all year around.

Accommodation Availability

Yes accommodation is available on the fort; Hanuman Temple which can accommodate 7-8 peoples.

Bastion, Fortification, Cannon, Water cisterns, Temple of God Hanuman.

way from Pune to Vairatgad Fort

The way from Pune to Vairatgad:- From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses or Local transport available to Wai from Swargate bus station. (84kms), One can also go from Satara as their distance is 35 km and many transport facilities are available. The distance from Wai to Vairatgad fort is only 18 km. There are buses or local transport available from Wai which will take you to Vyajwadi.

Way from Mumbai to Vairatgad Fort

From Mumbai, there are ST (State Transport) buses or local buses available from Mumbai to Base Village Satara. (259kms) One can also go from Satara as their distance is 35 km and many transport facilities are available. The distance from Wai to Vairatgad Fort is only 18 km. There are buses or local transport available from Wai which will take you to Vyajwadi. 

Mumbai-Satara From the Mumbai to Satara trains are available,(Sharavati exp(11.35),Puducherry exp(11005),Tirunelveli exp(11021),Mahalaxmi exp(17411),Adi-kop exp(11049))(182kms) Mumbai to Satara by train

Sajjangad fort (Aswalyagad)

This fort was named as Asvalya as here many bear which are called "Aswals" in Marathi hence they used to call this fort as" Aswalyagad". Sajjangad is a hill fort which is 3500 feet above sea level with a minimum duration of 1 day required Sajjangad offers Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Darwaja and Santh Ramdas Swami Math.

Santh Ramdas was a saint who wrote "Dasbodh", He was a teacher to Shivaji Maharaj on his request Sant Ramdas Swami set up a permanent monastery. Now the fort is maintained by trust of Sant Ramdas Swami they take morning prayers and pujas to the devotees trust offers food to the devotees who visit here daily they built dharmashalas for peoples to stay on the fort every year on Shiv Jayanti this place is crowded by devotees of Shivaji Maharaj.

Kalyangad (Nandagiri) fort

Kalyangad is hill fort which is 3500 feet above sea level it is an easy trek on this fort it is also known as "Nandagiri" fort this fort was won by Shivaji Maharaj in 1673 from the Shilahar kings while capturing the surrounding regions of the Satara.

After Shivaji Maharaj the fort went in the hands of representatives who were also called as Pratinidhis but Peshwa's also fought for the fort and they successfully got the fort in 1818 British took control over the fort under the command of General "Prisler".

Chandan-Vandan

This fort is a hill fort that is 3800 feet above sea level it is an easy trek this fort are twin fort which was captured by Shivaji Maharaj along with Kalyangad and Ajinkyatara, during the campaign of Satara but Shivaji Maharaj could hold this fort till 1689 BC from there after Mughals captured the fort in 1707. But Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj won this fort back and used it as a watch tower in the region Tarabai, After 1818 British ruled the fort.

Ajinkyatra

This fort is a hill fort which is 3300 feet above sea level it is an easy trek. Shivaji Maharaj made this fort his fourth capital after Rajgad, Raigad and Jinji. Shivaji Maharaj stayed on this fort for around two months because of his illness.

After the death of this Great Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj on 3rd April 1680, Aurangzeb took this chance and started invading Maharashtra in 1682 in 1689 he looted the fort.
There are two entrances from the Satara Side. Which one of them was as it was before. At the right side entrance, there is the Hanuman temple this place is best for staying, and left side of the entrance there is Shiva Temple.

Mangalai Devi Temple, Tararani Palace, Lakes near Entrance. Beautiful view of Satara City, Sanjjangad, Parli Area and other forts.

Type                            Underi Fort is a Sea fort.     

Difficulty level            -- 

Height                         --     

Base village / District / Taluka -  Thal / Raigad / Alibaug, Maharashtra, India.

Underi fort which is also called as Jaidurg is a fortified island near Mumbai Harbour and to the south of Prong's Lighthouse. Underi Fort is a neighbouring fort of Underi and currently lies in Raigad District. The islands of Underi and Underi are served as one of the landmarks of ships entering Mumbai Harbour.

In the year 1680 CE the fort of was built by Kihim of Siddis. The Marathas had attacked the fort but they failed to capture. Again in 18 August 1680 during Sambhaji's Reign Marathas attacked another time,but the Siddhis were ready to attack in that battle 80 Marathas were killed in Mayank Bhandari's son was also killed. 

Yet again they attempted another time on 18th July 1681 in which it caused a great damage to the Siddis, but again the fort was not won. The fort was gone in the hands of British and they gave the ownership to Angres dynasty in the year 1824.

Time to reach the top

It will take around 2 hrs from Alibaug.

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

The best time to visit the fort

One can visit the fort till end of the monsoon season to the starting of summer. This is October to March.

Water Availability 

Yes, water is available on Underi Fort, but this water is not used for drinking. So carry your own water.

Accommodation Availability

No, accommodation is available on Underi Fort, but one can stay in the the base village (Thal), there are many Hotels and lodges available

Light House

way from Pune to Underi Fort

Pune to Underi By Bus

There are buses available from Pune to Alibaug the timings are View Bus Time Table , Thal is located at about 8 km north of Alibaug, ST (State Transport) buses ply between Alibaug to Thal, and from Thal beach, you can hire a boat which will take you at the Underi fort.

Pune to Underi By Train

From Pune Local Trains are available to Lonavala, and from Lonavala there are local trains available to Khopoli, from there reach Pen and then Alibaug, from Pen you can take a Bus, Taxi or Autorikshaw for Alibaug, Thal is located at about 8 km north of Alibaug, ST (State Transport) buses ply between Alibaug to Thal, from Thal beach, you can hire boat which will take you at the Underi fort.

Pune to Underi By Road

Route of Pune to Underi Fort 

From Pune via Mumbai Pune Express Way reach Lonavala, from Lonavala Reach Khopoli, from there reach Pen and then Alibaug. From Pune Alibaug is around 120 km From Alibaug Thal is around 8 km. from Thal beach you can hire boat which will take you at the Underi fort. Pune - Lonavala - Khopoli - Pen - Alibaug - Thal - Underi.

Way from Mumbai to Underi Fort

Mumbai to Underi By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Pen, from there reach Pen and then Alibaug which is around 28 kms from Pen. From Pen you can take a Bus, Taxi or Autorikshaw for Alibaug. Thal is located at about 8 kms north of Alibaug, ST (State Transport) buses ply between Alibaug to Thal, and from Thal beach, you can hire boat which will take you at the Underi fort.

Mumbai to Underi By Train

There are trains available to Alibaug from Mumbai. View Train Time Table from Alibaug Thal is around 8 km. From Thal Beach you can hire a boat which will take you at the Underi fort.

Mumbai to Underi By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Underi Fort 

To reach Alibaug catch Goa Highway to reach Panvel. From Panvel go up towards Alibaug. From Alibaug Reach Thal which is 8 km from Alibaug. From Thal beach you can take a boat which will take you at the Underi fort. Mumbai to Panvel by Goa highway towards Goa up to Alibaug - Thal - Underi.

Khanderi fort

Khanderi Fort is situated in the Thal village of Kihim. The island of the Khanderi fort consists of two high hills one at the north side and the other at the south. The islands of Khanderi and Underi forts were inhabited. 

Khanderi Fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj in 1679 and oversaw the building of the fortification walls. The fort was built to keep an eye on Siddis on the Murud Janjira fort. On the fort there were two wells which were used to supply water to the forces within the temple of Sri Betal.

Kihim Beach - Kihim Beach is on the north side of the fort of Underi Fort all the way spread by the coconut trees, flowers and many more... It is the tourist spot where large numbers of people come to visit on Kihim beach