Ambolgad Fort- Padavane Beach near Ratnagiri

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Ambolgad Fort

Basic information about Ambolgad Fort
Ambolgad Fort is a hill fort which is situated in Ambolgad village of Rajapur Taluka of Ratnagiri District. Ambolgad Fort trek is an easy trek. The height of Ambolgad Fort is 82 feet i.e. 24 meters above sea level.

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

History of Ambolgad Fort

The fort of Ambolgad was basically manufactured to keep an eye on the aged port of Musakaji and the encompassing oceans. Col. Imlock caught this fortification for the British in 1818. The private segment of Ambolgad was moved out totally by 1862.  

Ambolgad is arranged at a stature from the primary ocean level. The aggregate zone secured by the fortification is pretty nearly 1200 Sq. Meters. It has the ocean guarding it from the South and has profound channels on the northern and western side.

The current state of the fortress is awful. A little piece of the fortress and dividers on the ocean side are still obvious. Separated from this, there is a square well and leftovers and plinths of different developments in the post. The Math of Gagangiri Maharaj is arranged close to the fortress.
    
Time to reach at the top
It takes around ½ hour from Ambolgad village.
      
Minimum Duration
1 day. 

Best time to visit to fort
Any time you can visit Ambolgad fort.
    
Water avaibility
No, water is not available on the fort.   

Accommodation avaibility
 
No, shelter is not available on the fort. But one can stay in Gagangiri Maharaj Ashram which is in the village.

Places to visit on the Ambolgad Fort

Fortification,Remnants,Gagangiri Maharaj Math.                                                                     

Let's Find How to reach to Ambolgad Fort

Way from Pune to Ambolgad Fort

Pune to Ambolgad By Bus
From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Ratnagiri, which is 303 kms from Pune, it takes 5 hrs 30 min from Pune, From Ratnagiri there are buses available to reach Ambolgad village, which is 60 kms from Ratnagiri.

Pune to Ambolgad By Train
From Pune junction there is a train available to Ratnagiri junction, which is 400 kms from Pune junction, it takes 7 hrs from Pune junction, From Ratnagiri there are buses available to reach Ambolgad village, which is 60 kms from Ratnagiri.

Pune to Ambolgad By Road
Route of Pune to Ambolgad Fort
Pune – Katraj – Ramnagar – Kikvi – Shirwal – Satara – Umraj – Karad – Shahuwadi – Sakharpa – Ratnagiri – Ambolgad village – Ambolgad.

Way from Mumbai to Ambolgad Fort

Mumbai to Ambolgad By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses, local transport available to Ratnagiri, which is 338 kms from Mumbai, From Ratnagiri there are buses available to reach Ambolgad village, which is 60 kms from Ratnagiri.

Mumbai to Ambolgad By Train 
From Mumbai there are trains available to Ratnagiri junction, which is 329 kms from Mumbai, from Ratnagiri there are buses available to reach Ambolgad village, which is 60 kms from Ratnagiri.

Mumbai to Ambolgad By Road
Route of Mumbai to Ambolgad Fort
Mumbai – Khopoli – Pali – Indapur – Mangaon – Mahad – Khed – Chiplun – Navadi – Ratnagiri – Ambolgad village – Ambolgad. .

Places to visit nearby the Ambolgad Fort

Padavane Ambolgad Beach
Padavane Ambolgad shoreline is the most impeccable shoreline which is arranged close Ratnagiri region and is even placed near Rajapur city. In addition, this shoreline is clean and unspoiled and comprises of numerous characteristic historic points.

Additionally, this shoreline gives extraordinary fascination and excellent focus to its landings. Visitors can arrange a family excursion as it serves numerous recreational water sports exercises to its landings.


Ambolgad Beach
Swimming and sunbathing can likewise be revealed in majorly by the landings. Additionally, this shoreline has some chronicled fortresses that astound part of authentic sweethearts to visit this shoreline. Indeed this shoreline has numerous inns and restaurants where voyagers can stay and eat out.                                                              

Padavane Ambolgad shoreline is the most striking and staggering shoreline which is encompassed by a few great areas. This shoreline dwells a few recorded fortresses adjacent. Old darlings can investigate numerous old assets, for example, fortresses when going by this shoreline.

The Ambolgad fortress lies 1km a long way from the shoreline while Victory post is arranged 8kms away. Visitors will even discover an alternate shoreline near this shoreline known as the Madban shoreline. Besides an antiquated sanctuary is arranged close Padavane Ambolgad shoreline.

Explorers arranging a magnificent and happy outing can make arrangements for the Padavane Ambolgad shoreline. This shoreline occupies clean and somewhat blue waters along with delicate white sands. Voyagers can appreciate various open-air fun exercises, for example, water surfing, skiing, parasailing and swimming.

Indeed visitors can revel in some recreational water games, for example, swooping and snorkelling. Drifting rides are likewise appreciated majorly by the entries. Moreover, this shoreline has got delicate sands which persuade nature admirers to walk unshod along the shores of the shoreline.

Also this shoreline occupies numerous amphibian species alongside various transitory sea birds. Explorers will even find different breathtaking perspectives at this shoreline.

Narnala Fort
Narnala Fort is found in Akola locale in Maharashtra. The post is still in decent condition. The fortress is found in the midst of woods. The fort is overall kept up and is worth giving a shot.

Disregarding of the Archaeological Survey Department is noticeable in this post. The post has a fortification divider and delightful bastions. Akola is generally associated by street with the imperative and enormous urban communities of Maharashtra. Lodgings are accessible in Akola.

Purnagad Fort
Purnagad fortress is arranged on a mountain which is at the beginning of Muchakundi rivulet. This post is having a little range yet the bastions are having an exceptionally solid development. One can see the whole stronghold premises in sight.

The fortress is having two entryways, one confronting east and the other confronting west headings. The post is near the town Purnagad. It's a ten minute's walk. The fundamental door entryway is an exceptionally strong structure between the two bastions.

There is a Hanumanji's god and a well at the doorway. The well is in the blink of an eye dry and in startled condition. There is no plan of drinking water at the stronghold premises. Pictures of Moon, Sun and Lord Ganeshji are cut onto the fundamental passage entryway.

A vestibule of security gatekeepers is available on either sides of the fundamental passage entryway. There are staircases from four sides up to the highest point of the stronghold. A brain-blowing scene of Sindhusagar (Arabian Ocean) can be cut from the top.

As per a few confirmations, this fortress was built by Ch. Shivaji Maharaj, however a few confirmations recommend that it was developed by Shri. Sakhoji Aangre, child of Kanhaoji Aangre.
Ambolgad fort trekking.
Padavane Ambolgad Beach.
Purnagad Fort.