Ambaghar Fort- Karli Lake-Bagheda Dam in Bhandara

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Ambaghar Fort

Basic information about Ambaghar Fort
Ambaghar Fort is a hill fort which is situated in Ambaghar village of Bhandara Taluka of District Tumsar of Maharashtra. Ambaghar Fort Trek is an easy level trek. The height of Ambaghar Fort is 300 ft i.e. 91 meters above sea level.

Ambaghar Fort
Following points we are going to see in this post. History of Ambaghar Fort.
2. Basic time information.
3. How to reach Ambaghar fort from different cities.
4. Places to visit on Ambaghar fort.
5. Place to visit nearby Ambaghar fort.  
 

History of Ambaghar Fort

Ambaghar Fort, one of the memorable destinations of the end, was accepted to be developed around the seventeenth century by Raja Khan Pathan, the subhedar of BakhtBuland Shah. BakhtBuland Shah was the leader of Devgadh and one of the tribal rulers had a place with the Gond tribe. 

The stronghold has seen numerous wars after which it went under the ownership of Raja Raghuji Bhosale, a ruler of Nagpur, who later utilized it as jail for slaves. Later, the fortification was won by the Britishers, who ruled it until India got freedom.

It is accepted that when the detainees were sent to the fortification, they were compelled to drink the water of the inward well, which is defiled by toxins. A detainee named Kadu Patel of Mohali kicked the bucket in the premises of the post, which uncovered that the water of the well was toxic. 

Kadu Patel was detained for starting the wrongdoing identified with divination, and after his demise, he was venerated by the locals of the locale, particularly Koshtis. The principal passage of the fortress still stands in the eastward course while different parts of the building stay in remains.

Voyagers can likewise witness an alternate tank placed outside the fortification, which goes about as a prime hotspot for satisfying the water necessities of the villagers.

Time to reach the top
It takes around ½ hour from the base village Ambaghar.

Minimum duration
1 day.

Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit Ambaghar fort.

Water Availability
No, water is not available on Ambaghar fort

Accommodation Availability
No, Shelter is not available on the fort. But one can manage their own camp on the fort.

Places to visit on the Ambaghar Fort

Fortification and Water tank. There is nothing much to see on the fort but it is a good trek. One can experience a beautiful view from Bagheda dam and Karli Lake.

Lets find How to reach to Ambaghar Fort

Way from Pune to Ambaghar Fort

Pune to Ambaghar By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Bhandara, which is around 798 kms from Pune, its takes 14 hrs from Pune, from Bhandara there are buses, private taxi available to Ambagarh village.

Pune to Ambaghar By Train
From Pune junction there is train available to Bhandara, which is around 983 kms from Pune junction, its takes 16 hrs from Pune, from Bhandara there are buses, private taxi available to Ambagarh village.

Pune to Ambaghar By Road
Route of Pune to Ambaghar Fort
Pune – Ahmednagar – Jalna – Amravati – Nagpur – Bhandara – Ambagarh Village – Ambagarh Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Ambaghar Fort

Mumbai to Ambaghar By Bus
From Mumbai there are buses available to Bhandara, which is around 902 kms from Mumbai, its takes 24 hrs from Mumbai, from Bhandara there are buses, private taxi available to Ambagarh village.

Mumbai to Ambaghar By Train
From Mumbai there are local trains available to Bhandara, which is around 897 kms from Mumbai, it takes 14 hr from Mumbai, from Bhandara there are buses, private taxi available to Ambagarh village.

Mumbai to Ambaghar By Road
Route of Mumbai to Ambaghar Fort
Mumbai – Kalyan – Nashik – Malegaon – Bhusawal – Nagpur – Bhandara – Ambagarh Village – Ambagarh Fort.

Places to visit nearby the Ambaghar Fort

Bagheda Dam
Official Designation of Bagheda Dam Irrigation Project is "Bagheda Dam , D - 01274 " . However nearby and well-known name is “Bagheda Lake/ Bagheda Talav".

Bagheda Dam was developed by as a feature of watering system ventures by Government of Maharashtra in the year 1974. It is based on and seizes a Local nallah, the Nearest city to the dam is Tumsar in Wardha District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill Dam.

The Length of dam is 1920 m (6299.213 Feet), while the Height of the dam above most minimal establishment is 14.9 m (48.884 feet).
Venture has no legitimate spillway as such. The length of the spillway is not known. The 

Dam has an ungated Spillway. Dam has a catchment zone of 2.325 Thousand hactors. The most extreme/ gross stockpiling limit is 4.99 MCM.

The live capacity limit is 4.53 MCM. Presently a day’s very nearly all the water bodies make for good outing spots. Bagheda Lake is additionally a prominent Tourist fascination for its picturesque magnificence.

Karli Lake/Karli Dam

There are three dams with the same name in Maharashtra. This is one; the second one is close Manoratown, third one is close Washim both in Washim District Official Designation of Karli Dam Irrigation Project is "KarliDam, D - 04079".

However nearby and the mainstream name is "Karli Lake/ Karli Talav". Karli Dam was developed as a component of watering system ventures by the Government of Maharashtra. The year of culmination is not known.

It is based on and appropriates a Local Nalla, the nearest city to the dam is Bhandara in the Bhandara District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth-filled dam. The Length of the dam is 301 m (987.533ft.), while the Height of the dam above the least establishment is 23.26 m (76.3123 feet).

Venture has no legitimate spillway as such.The length of the spillway is not known. The Dam has an ungated spillway. Dam’s catchment territory is not known Maximum/ Gross stockpiling limit is 1.89 MCM. The live capacity limit is 1.81 MCM. Presently a day’s very nearly all the water bodies make for good outing spots.

karli Dam Washim.
Ambaghar fort Bhandara.
trekking place in Bhandara.
Bagheda dam