An Amazing monsoon trek to Kurdugad
Kurdugad Trek (कुर्डुगड)
We are going to see the detail information about Kurdugad fort. what's the height of the fort, where it is situated, what is the past of the fort how Shivaji Maharaj won the fort and all the past of Kurdugad.Similarly you can also read the places situated nearby Kurdugad fort which are also very interesting to read and understand.
Type Kurdugad is a hill fort.
Difficulty level Kurdugad fort is easy trek.
Height Kurdugad fort is 2020 feet (615 Meter) above sea level.
Base village / District / Taluka Jite / Raigad / Roha, Maharashtra, India.
History of Kurdugad Fort
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| View from Kurdugad |
The
Kurdugad Fort also
called Vishramgad (विश्रामगड) is said to have been produced among the rule of Shivaji.
Shivaji's Sardar Baji Pasalkar
was included in the work. It was later under the control of Peshawas.
In
any case among British rule this site had gone into lack of definition. Baji
Pasalkar's relative Shri. Dattoba Pasalkar captured this fort again. At
the base of the fort of
Vishramgad are temples of Devi Kurdai (देवी कुरड़ाई) and Kurdeshwar Mahadev (कुर्डेश्वर महादेव).
The fort is now and again called Kurdugad from the name of the base town Kurdu
Peth. On the route to the fort there is a water storage. At the north entrance
of the fort there is a bastion called Hanuman Buruj (हनुमान बुरुज).
It is named in
light of the surrounding area of huge idol of Hanuman close it. There is
one canyon on the fort
Watch
the video of Kurdugad here
Presence
of some water tanks can also be seen in spite of the fact that they are
presently topped off with soil. A pinnacle close to the south end is divided by
a col gives great view of valleys of Konkan.
This
fort is arranged 90 kilometers from Pune. The best period for trek on this fort
is October to February. After the rainy season the earth increases green look.
Such environment is truly incredible to visit the fort of Konkan.  |
| View of Kurdugad from Kurduwadi |
Fort
has 2 huge high points,
of which one involves the Fort top. One can navigate the way around the point,
yet it is harmed totally at specific places in the middle. There are one or two
water tanks on the fort. Fort top offers fantastic view of whole adjacent area.
Area
of the Kurdugad joins to
its true essentialness. A scene called Tamhani Ghat, can be naturally viewed
from here. Also, it has Raigad and Kokandiva
fort on its rear. 30 minutes is sufficient to see the fort top.
Time to reach the top
It takes around ½ hour to reach the fort.
Minimum Duration
1 day.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can
visit Kurdugad fort.
Water Availability
Yes, water is available on the fort.
Accommodation Availability
Yes, shelter is available on the fort in the Ghal
(Groove).
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| Kurdgad fort trek |
Places to visit on the Kurdugad Fort
Goddess Kurdai Devi temple, Remnants, Gateway, Idol of Lord
Hanuman, Ghal (Groove), Pinnacles and Water tanks.
Lets find How to reach to Kurdugad Fort
Way from Pune to Kurdugad Fort
Pune to Kurdugad by Bus
From the Pune there are ST (State
Transport) buses or local transport are available to Mangaon, which is around
113 kilometers from Pune, from Mangaon there are ST (State Transport) buses or
local transport available to base village of the fort (Jeti).
Pune to Kurdugad by Train
From Pune there is direct train
available to Mangaon station, which is around 197 from Pune, from Mangaon
station there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport available to
base village of the fort (Jite).
Pune to Kurdugad by Road
Route of Pune to Kurdugad Fort
Shivajinagar – Chandani Chowk - Paud
Road - Mulshi - Adarwadi - Nizampur - Mangaon – Jite – Krudugad Fort.
Way from Mumbai to
Kurdugad Fort
Mumbai to Kurdugad by Bus
From the Mumbai there are ST (State
Transport) buses or local transport are available to Mangaon, which is 141 kilometers
from Mumbai, from Mangaon station there are ST (State Transport) buses or local
transport available to base village of the fort (Jite).
Mumbai to Kurdugad by Train
From Mumbai there are direct trains
available to Mangaon station, which is around 146 kilometers from Mumbai, from
Mangaon station there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport
available to base village of the fort (Jite).
Mumbai to Kurdugad by Road
Route of Mumbai to Kurdugad fort
Mumbai – Panvel – Khopoli – Pali – Roha
– Mangoan – Jite – Krudugad Fort.
Places to visit nearby the Kurdugad Fort
Mulshi Dam
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| Mulshi Dam Back Water |
Lake Side Veranda
A grand home changed over to a resort. Heaven CAFE MULSHI
- The resort is an open-to-skies yard with wonderful trees around.
Mulshi Agro Tourism
An agro tourism undertaking run by a couple, with
tree houses, flying creature viewing facility, overnight stay in cabins, pure "Gawran"(indigenous) dishes and water rafting with a
Tarafa.
Mangad
It
is the smallest fort of
the three forts Vishramgad, Talagad and Mangad, being around 145 feet
long by thirteen wide. It is entered by one portal, and is included by a harmful
triangular wall which appears to be never to have been of any significant height.
There are remains of one bastion.
Inside
the fort are little Musalman
tomb or Dargha, nine rock-cut water cisterns with great water, and a few
extensive empty cut in the rock, said to be silos. The fort is generally
accepted to have been constructed by Shivaji, yet the tomb appears to show that
the constructors were Musalmans.
The
fort appears to have never been more than a station, and never to have been
involved by any important crowd. It was taken in May 1818 by a division
under Captain Sopitt.
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