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Kaladgad
Type Kaladgad is Hill fort.
Difficulty level Kaladgad is easy to trek.
Height Kaladgad fort is 3200 feet( 976 Meter) above sea level.
Base village / District / Taluka Pethechi Wadi / Ahmednagar / Akole Maharashtra, India.
History of Kaladgad fort.
Kaladgad is spotted close Harishchandragad fort. The Fort is available from Pethechiwadi town. The town is spotted in Mula stream basin. It is spotted at the dead road of the Bota – Kotul – Lavali – Paachnai - Pethechiwadi Street, which runs along the north base of Harishchandragad extent.
The town has couple of little sanctuaries, in which the Mariaai and Bhairoba paats (wooden little sanctuary houses) which can be done amid the route) are set.
The little metallic plates portraying the divine beings are put on these parts. The base of the fort is around a kilometers south of the town out and about towards Paachnai. So the climb from town to Kaladgad fort top is around 290 meter.
The little metallic plates portraying the divine beings are put on these parts. The base of the fort is around a kilometers south of the town out and about towards Paachnai. So the climb from town to Kaladgad fort top is around 290 meter.
The trip is steep with steep rock patch, close to the top. Despite the fact that the patch has steps cut in shake, the patch is uncovered. There is a bhairoba cavern few meters under the top level. There are numerous fascinating parts of this fort. On the town side of the slope, there is a cavern which has Bhairoba divinity.
The cave likewise has couple of different models. On the other side (south end), there is an alternate god kept in open, in a little sanctuary, with few circular stones. The villagers lift the stones, amid celebrations, trusting for their wishes are satisfied.
There are couple of water tanks on this south side. From the north side of the fort, one can see the wonderful scope of Aajoba. Tops of Bhairavgad, Ghanachakkar, Muda, Katrabai pass and Aajoba can be seen on the north side.The cave likewise has couple of different models. On the other side (south end), there is an alternate god kept in open, in a little sanctuary, with few circular stones. The villagers lift the stones, amid celebrations, trusting for their wishes are satisfied.
Towards west one can see the sadhale ghat, and towards south west, one can see Nhapta tops. On the south side of the fort, one can see the zenith of Kaladgad (nearby), Harishchandragad tops. On the east the perspective is stuck by Ganesh Machi of Harishchandragad.
This is a much disguised fort typically by trekkers as because of its little fortress. It lies on the path from harishchandragad to pethechi wadi close Kumshet. On this fort you see a hollow which is known as bhiroba cavern and having water cisterns.
Time to reach the top
1-2 hrs from the base village Pethechi Wadi.
Minimum Duration
1 day.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit the fort.
Water Availability
Water cisterns are available on the fort but water is not available on the fort.
Accommodation Availability
Cave of Bhairoba is available on the fort but it is not recommended to stay on the fort.
Places to visit on the Kaladgad fort
Cave of bhairoba, water cisterns and fortification walls are present on the fort to see.
Lets find How to reach to Kaladgad fort
Way from Pune to Kaladgad fort
Pune to Kaladgad fort By Bus
From Pune there are direct ST (State Transport) buses available from Shivajinagar to Rajur (Ahmednagar), From Rajur there are local transport are available to reach at Shendi village, from here there are taxi available to reach at Pethechiwadi village.
Pune to Kaladgad fort By Train
From Pune junction there are trains available to Ahmednagar, from Ahmednagar there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Rajur, and then follow the same route from Rajur mentioned above.
Pune to Kaladgad fort By Road
Route of Pune to Kaladgad fort
Pune - Lonikand - Shikrapur - Ranjangaon - Shirur - Ahmednagar - Rajur - Shendi - Pethechiwadi -
Kaladgad fort.
Way from Mumbai to Kaladgad fort
Mumbai to Kaladgad fort By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Igatpuri, distance between Mumbai to Igatpuri are 121 kms, from here there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Kasara village, from here there are local transport available to Pethechiwadi village.
Mumbai to Kaladgad fort By Train
From Mumbai there are trains available to Igatpuri, from Mumbai to Igatpuri is around 121 kms,and then follow the same route from Igatpuri mentioned above.
Mumbai to Kaladgad fort By Road
Route of Mumbai to Kaladgad fort
Mumbai - Naupada - Padgha - Shahapur - Khardi - Kasara - Pethechiwadi - Kaladgad fort.
Places to visit nearby the Kaladgad fort.
Sandhan Valley (Valley of shadow).
"SANDHAN" 3000 feet above MSL (Approx.) is a beautiful place located in the Western Ghats near Ratangad. In the middle of the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. We will be exploring the valley till it's opening into Konkan. Sandhan Valley Journey is a (like nothing else in the world) experience combining fun trip activities such as (lowering down a mountain with a rope) and staying in the middle of nature.
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| Beautiful scene of Sandhan Valley |
Sandhan valley is a water cut valley around 200 feet profound. Sandhan is spotted close excellent Bhandardara zone close town called Samrad. Samrad town and Sandhan Valley is encompassed by Alang, Madan and Kulang Mountains. This spot likewise has Ratangad, Ajoba and Kalsubai mountain ranges. Kalsubai is the most astounding peak in Maharashtra spreading over 5400 feets.
Enthusiast trekkers can plan famous treks Sandhan Valley - Ratangad – Katrabai – Kaladgad – Harishchandragad treks.
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| View from the top of Sandhan Valley |
This reach trip will cover a standout amongst the most tempting scope of Sahyadri, the valley Shadow-Sandhan, Jewel fortress - Ratangad, Highly Dense backwoods of Katrabai, A River Walk through Mula River, Less investigated Kaladgad & last however not the least the forceful Harishchandragad.
