Bhavangad situated in thane district of Maharashtra.
Bhavangad situated in thane district of Maharashtra
Type Bhavangad is a hill fort.
Difficulty level Bhavangad fort is medium to trek.
Height Bhavangad is 541feet (914 meters) above sea level.
Base village / District / Taluka Madhukarnagar / Thane / Palghar, Maharashtra,India.
History of Bhavangad Fort
In 1526, the Portuguese began building the Vasai fortress. To control the whole area they made a chain of fortifications in Shirgaon, Mahim, and Kelve. They constrained local people to change their religion.
At the point when the Peshwas got an insight into this, they began a battle against the Portuguese in 1737. Under the authority of the extraordinary Chimaji Appa, warriors like Gangaji Naik, Shankaraji Phadke and Baji Rethekar battled against the Portuguese.
The fort was constructed during the time of the Vasai battle, right amidst the storms. 2000 laborers were utilized for the same. Bhavangad is based on a little slope. Within 10 minutes we will enter through principle hypnotize on Machi.
Since the fort was to be inherent less time, the dividers were manufactured by simply setting the rocks and no solidifying material like lime was utilized.
We can see the redesigned sanctuary of Bhavangadeshwar on the fort. There is an excellent water tank at the top amassing unadulterated drinking water and comprising of a little sanctuary making a decent environment.
The western doorway of the fortress is of Gomukhi style. The curve of this doorway is broken, yet the bastion and the dividers are in place. Limestone was utilized as a part of the development of this doorway.
Close to the door, there are vestibules for watchmen. Inside there is a square water tank, around which local people have constructed a defensive divider. It is loaded with water. Fort region is loaded with trees. Begin from the fort on the privilege of a tank.
Little way goes down from the North-East of the fort. On the left of the way, there are 2 hollows. They were likely used to store grains. This way goes to Dandapada town. Simply come back from holes, and complete the fort visit.
Time to reach the top.
It does not take enough time to reach the fort.
Minimum Duration
1 day.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit Bhavangad fort.
Water Availability
No, water is not available on Bhavangad fort, carry water.
Accommodation Availability
Yes, In the Bhavangadeshwar temple, but most of them prefer to visit in one day.
Places to visit on the Bhavangad Fort
Bhavangadeshwar temple with recent renovations, remnants of the fort and the Western entrance.
Lets find How to reach to Bhavangad Fort
way from Pune to Bhavangad Fort
Pune to By Bus
From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Thane. There are many buses regularly playing between Pune to Thane or Thane to Pune. From Thane there are buses available to reach Saphale station, from Saphale station there is State transport or local transport available to reach Madhukarnagar, from here fort is 1.5 Kilometers.
Pune to By Train
From Pune junction there are trains available to Saphale station, which is 180 Kilometers from Pune junction, from Saphale station there is State transport or local transport available to reach Madhukarnagar, from here fort is 1.5 Kilometers.
Pune to By Road
Route of Pune to Bhavangad Fort
Pune – Chinchwad – Lonavala – Khopoli - Panvel - Navi Mumbai – Thane West – Pelhar - Saphale - Madhukarnagar – Bhavangad Fort.
Way from Mumbai to Bhavangad Fort
Mumbai to By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses, local transport is available to Saphale station, which is around 98 Kilometers from Mumbai, from Saphale stataion there are State transport or local transport available to reach Madhukarnagar, from here fort is 1.5 Kilometers.
Mumbai to By Train
From Mumbai there are trains available to Saphale station, from Saphale station there is State transport or local transport available to reach Madhukarnagar, from here fort is 1.5 Kilometers.
Mumbai to By Road
Route of Mumbai to Bhavangad fort
Mumbai - Navi Mumbai – Thane West – Pelhar - Saphale - Madhukarnagar – Bhavangad Fort.
Places to visit nearby the Bhavangad Fort
Kelwa Beach
It is a standout amongst the most cleanly, untouched and quiet shorelines in India. This is on the grounds that not very many individuals think about this shoreline which makes it like a concealed fortune midsection.
Then again, this changing as this shoreline is progressively turning into a swarm pleaser among the Mumbai climbers.
You will discover a considerable measure of guests running on the weekends. The shoreline is grinding way best at ahead of schedule mornings and just after the sunset.
The sound of the leaves consolidated with the waves is at shore make a superb beat. On the off chance that you are going with children, then you ought to likewise visit the little stop near the shoreline.
The sound of the leaves consolidated with the waves is at shore make a superb beat. On the off chance that you are going with children, then you ought to likewise visit the little stop near the shoreline.
There are a few exercises for you to appreciate here. You can ride a camel or a stallion truck. There is parasailing too for intrepid individuals. You can watch bigger vessels passing by and anglers' watercrafts coming back to their town and cruising through the rivulet.
There are a few fortifications close to the shoreline, one is submerged in the ocean and another is spotted at the northern edge of the shoreline. Kelwa Beach is overall joined by Rail and Road Transport.
Shitladevi Temple
This icon of the Goddess cut out in an unbroken stone, is self-existent and is extremely satisfying to the eye. For from being furious and savage, this deny is cool, cool and serene and that is the reason the name "Sheetalai" has been given to her.
This is a living divinity and dependable. Looks with support on her enthusiasts. A huge number of fans have encountered that she securely liberates men from different illnesses, sicknesses and challenges.
She is the spot of trust and confidence of the endless fans from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. At the time of love, the fans after and lay at the feet of Shitala-Mata sought fabric, coconut, rice and other conventional offerings a great many such lovers whose pledges have been remunerated and satisfied, go to the Temple of Shitala Devi again and again and they offer cash and adornments as a token of their commitment.
