Hadsar Fort
Type Hadsar is Hill fort.
Difficulty level Hadsar fort is medium trek.
Height Hadsar fort is 3200 ft (975 Meter) above sea level.
Base village / District / Taluka Hadsar / Pune / Junnar, Maharashtra, India.
History of Hadsar Fort
Hadsar was known as 'Parvatgad', this fort was used to control the trade route in between 'Naneghat'. Which was constructed during 'Satvaahanas' and was habit-ed heavily during this time it is situated near Ahmednagar (called as 'nagar' by the locals), Hadsar was exchanged by 'Shahaji Raje' in the treaty of 1637 with Mughals. Britishers destroyed this with other forts in this region in the year 1818 and most of the features of the forts were destroyed by them.
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Hadsar Fort from Base Camp |
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Temple |
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Entrance Of Hadsar |
Time to reach the top
It takes 1 hour from base village of Hadsar fort. (Hadsar)
Minimum Duration
1-2 days as there are many other spots nearby Hadsar.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit the Hadsar fort, except summer.
Water Availability
Yes, water is available on Hadsar fort all year around.
Accommodation Availability
There is shelter available in the 'Mahadev' temple which can accommodate 5-7 peoples, but accommodating in rainy season may cause problem as rain water get collected in temple.
Places to visit on the Hadsar Fort
Entrance gate, Mahadev temple, idols of Lord Ganesh, idols of Garud (Eagle) and Idols of Lord Hanuman.
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Great View of Hadsar fort in Monsoon |
Lets find How to reach to Hadsar Fort
Way from Pune to Hadsar Fort
Pune to Hadsar By Bus
From the Pune there are ST(State Transport) buses (every one hour from Shivaji nagar) or local transport are available to Junnar(91kms),from Junnar there is local transport are available(13kms).Mumbai to Hadsar
Pune to Hadsar By Train
There are no trains available to junnar from pune.
Pune to Hadsar By Road
Go the road to chakan from chakan till manchar from manchar take a left to NH50 national highway. Pass the NTB International Pvt. Ltd. And turn left at the khodad road. You will go on the MH SH 111 and turn right. Pune to junnar is 92 kms. And from junnar local transport is available.
Way from Mumbai to Hadsar Fort
Mumbai to Hadsar By Bus
From Kalyan there are ST (State Transport) buses or local buses available to 'Ale Phata', then from Ale Phata there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transports are available (26 kms).
Mumbai to Hadsar By Train
There are no trains available to the fort.
Mumbai to Hadsar By Road
Lead on the road NH 3 and take on the route NH 222 after passing Viviana Mall. Go straight on the NH 222 and pass Century Rayon Hospital. Go onto MH SH 111 via Ganesh khind. Take a round about and continue on Junnar- Narayangaon road.
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Entrance Steps Of Hadsar |
Places to visit nearby the Hadsar Fort
This fort is at a height of 3754 ft it is hard trek, located near
'Ghatgar' Village. The fort is from the 'Satvahan' era based on the
carvings found on the entrance. The fort had an important value which
was used to protect 'Naneghat' and the surroundings. Traders received
the help from the fort in very less time 'Bahmani' rulers had the
control of the fort but they couldn't regain it for much time
'Nizamshah' took over the fort but in 1636 Nizamshah declined his
empire.
'Shahji Raje' rescued 'Murtiza' who was the last Nizam of the
Nizamshahi to the 'Pemgiri fort', but he was later caught by the Mughals
and this as the end of 'Nizamshahi' dynasty. As with every fort in
1818, Britishers captured the fort and destroyed it.The main entrance
proves there attack of Britishers on the history of the fort.
Chavand Fort
This fort is around 3450 ft and easy, located near village Chavandwadi (16 km from Junnar).Chavand is the fort which was named as 'Prassanagad' by the great Maratha ruler Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj fort is named after the sages 'Vasota (Egs-Vasitha)'.A controversy about the name is that locals couldn't pronounce "Chamunda" hence they started calling it as "Chavand" from here after.
Chavand fort is made by Buddhist carvings and sculptures which proves it being ancient the mountain of Shambhu & the fort of Jivdhan on the west, Hadsar on the north, Shivneri on the east & the route of Naneghat along the fort.
The grandson of seventh Nizamshah whose name was 'Bahdurshah' was imprisoned here in 1594.In 1636 treaty was signed by the father of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shahji raje signed treaty with Mughals, in which mughals got Chavand. After the rule of Marathas fort was captured by Britishers. In 1818 the fort was completely destroyed by them and even the route was destroyed by them