Type                    Barvai fort is a hill fort   

Difficulty level   Barvai fort is a medium trek.

Height                 Barvai is 800 ft (244 mtrs) above sea level.   

Base village / District / Taluka -    Ambadiwadi / Ratnagiri / Chiplun, Maharashtra,India.

Barvai is based on a mountain that stands separate from the connected scopes of Sahyadri, close to Chiplun. Its references are found in a book named "Daspaticha Itihaas", which was found in Pedhambe town.

This stronghold is said to have been utilized as a watch tower. There are no leftovers on the fortress now. We can discover the icon of Goddess Bhairi on the mountaintop. A Veergal (stone models cut out in the memory of warriors) is found on the western side of a hillock.

Neighborhood individuals call it "Vetal". There is a little surrender past this, which is shut. On the northern piece of the post, we can discover 3 square-formed trenches and a few plinths of old houses. The further part gets to be narrower.

There are no remainders on the fortification now. We can discover the symbol of Goddess Bhairi on the mountain top. A Veergal (stone figure cut out in the memory of warriors) is found on the western side of a hillock.

Neighborhood individuals call it "Vetal". There is a little surrender past this, which is shut. On the northern piece of the stronghold, we can discover 3 square molded trench and a few plinths of old houses. The further part gets to be narrower.

Time to reach the top

1-2 hours from the base village.

Minimum Duration

1 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Barvai fort.

Water Availability

No, water is not available on the fort.

Accommodation Availability

One can stay in Sukai temple in Khadpoli or in the Ugvatwadi temple.

Temple of goddess bhairi, a structure called “Veergal” or “Vetal” can be seen on the fort, a cave which is closed now.

way from Pune to Barvai Fort

Pune to By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Chiplun, which is 233 kms from Pune; it takes 4 hrs 10 min from Pune, From Chiplun there are buses or private transport available to reach Ambadiwadi.

Pune to By Train

There are no trains available.

Pune to By Road

Route of Pune to Barvai Fort

Pune – Katraj – Ramnagar – Kikvi – Shirwal – Satara – Umraj – Patan – Chiplun – Ambadiwadi – Barvai fort.

Way from Mumbai to Barvai Fort

Mumbai to By Bus

From Mumbai there are trains available to Chiplun, which is 238 kms from Mumbai; it takes 5 hrs 33 mins from Mumbai, From Chiplun there are buses or private transport available to reach Ambadiwadi.

Mumbai to By Train

There are no trains available.

Mumbai to By Road

Route of Mumbai to Barvai fort

Mumbai – Khopoli – Pali – Indapur – Mangaon – Mahad – Khed – Chiplun – Ambadiwadi – Barvai fort.

Chiplun

Chiplun is prestigious for its Getaway Resort, Riverview Resort. Chiplun is eminent for kokum sherbet, dry kokum, jackfruit chips and Alphonso mangoes.

Chiplun is the access point to visit adjacent Guhagar Beach; Chiplun is a right to gain entrance point to visit noteworthy sanctuaries in the zone, for example, Parshuram Temple, Hedvi Ganesh Sanctuary and Velneshwar Sanctuary.

Parshuram Sanctuary in Chiplun

Parshuram Temple is an old sanctuary arranged in Chiplun, which is prevalent for the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Parshuram. It has been developed with an immaculate combination of Hindu and Muslim structural styles.

The sanctuary is likewise encompassed by stone dividers and comprises three symbols that were brought here 300 years back by Brahmendra Swami.

The sanctuary committed to Goddess Renuka is likewise arranged just behind the sanctuary of Parshuram. Goddess Renuka was the mother of Parshuram and it is accepted that the Bandganga Lake at this site was made utilizing 5 bolts by Parshuram.

Marleshwar Temple in Chiplun

Marleshwar Temple is arranged in the Ratnagiri District and is basically a whole sanctuary, which includes hallowed furrows. The principal god at this sanctuary is Lord Shiva and it is acclaimed for the yearly Marleshwar Yatra amid Makar Sankranti.

The Dhareshwar Waterfall is likewise arranged near this Marleshwar Temple. Marleshwar Temple is accepted to be manufactured by Parshuram and from this site; voyagers can see the long Sahyadri Mountain ranges.

Gowalkot fort

Gowalkot Fort is spotted around 10 km from Chiplun and spreads a range of in excess of two sections of land of area. This fortification was developed in 1690 by Habshi of Janjira and was revamped by 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1670.

It is as of now in vestiges and is secured by trees and structures. The fortification lies on the Mumbai-Goa Highway and is around 250 km far from Mumbai city. It ignores the Vashishti River and can be arrived at by walking from Chiplun.