Bhavanigad is a hill fort situated in Ratnagiri district
Bhavanigad is a hill fort situated in Ratnagiri district
Type Bhavanigad is a hill fort.
Difficulty level Bhavanigad fort is medium to trek.
Height Bhavanigad is 1350 feet (412 meters) above sea level.
Base village / District / Taluka Kadvai / Ratnagiri / Palghar, Maharashtra, India.
History of Bhavanigad Fort
Not much is known about the fort. It is said that the fort was built in the 14th century. Later on Shivaji Maharaj made it stronger in the year 1661 and made the temple of Bhavani Mata.
But the Marathas could not hold the fort it was won by the Britishers later on in the year 1818.
But the Marathas could not hold the fort it was won by the Britishers later on in the year 1818.
The Bhavanigad is located in the Sangameshwar/ Ratnagiri district; it is famous for the huge temple of Goddess Bhavani which is rushed by the pilgrims every year.
Kadvai is the town close to the fort Bhavanigad. As we move ahead on the trail to the Fort, we pass through Mhadgewadi, Gosaviwadi and Shirkewadi, 3 groups in the region of the fortification.
The trail is divided into two and the path to the privilege takes us to the top. After a precarious stroll for 5 minutes, we reach towards little storage.
Eventually we reach the primary doorway and to the principal sanctuary; this is a decent settlement on the fortification. In this sanctuary, there is a bust of Shivaji Maharaj and an aged symbol of Goddess Bhavani.
This is the fortification of the Fort, where the sanctuary is found. Behind the citadel is the doorway of the Fort, and the trail through this prompts the southern tip where a couple of more reservoirs are available.
Other planning which can be done while going to Bhavanigad are –
1) Mahimatgad –Baleshwar temple – Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi in Sangameshwar Kasba - Stay on Bhavanigad
2) Bhavanigad – Govindgad (near Chiplun) If you have a private vehicle you can complete them all in two days.
Time to reach the top.
It takes 30-45 mins to reach the fort top.
Minimum Duration
1 day.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit Bhavanigad fort.
Water Availability
No, water is not available on Bhavanigad fort, carry water.
Accommodation Availability
Yes, Available in the temple on the fort.
Places to visit on the Bhavanigad Fort
Water cisterns, a statue of Shivaji Maharaj and an idol of Bhavani Mata, bastions and fort entrances.
Lets find How to reach to Bhavanigad Fort
Way from Pune to Bhavanigad Fort
Pune to By Bus
Pune to By Train
From Pune junction to Sangameshwar there are trains available, Pune junction to Sangameshwar is around 285 Kilometers, from Sangameshwar there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available for Tural village, from Tural there are local transport available to Mhadgewadi, from here fort is 2 km away.
Pune to By Road
Route of Pune to Bhavanigad Fort
Pune – Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal – Khandala – Bhuinj - Wadhe - Satara – Kashil - Umraj - Alore - Sawarde - Sangameshwar - Tural - Mhadgewadi - Bhavanigad fort.
Way from Mumbai to Bhavingad
Mumbai to By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Sangameshwar, distance between Mumbai to Sangameshwar is 280 Kilometers, from Sangameshwar there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available for Tural village, and from Tural there are local transport available to Mhadgewadi, from here fort is 2 km away.
Mumbai to By Train
From Mumbai to Sangameshwar there are trains available, Mumbai to Sangameshwar is around 304 Kilometers, from Sangameshwar there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available for Tural village, from Tural there are local transport available to Mhadgewadi, from here fort is 2 km away.
Mumbai to By Road
Route of Mumbai to Bhavanigad Fort
Mumbai - Panvel - Rasayani - Pen - Mangaon - Mahad - Poladpur – Khed - Chipun – Sawarde - Sangameshwar - Tural - Mhadgewadi - Bhavanigad fort.
Places to visit nearby the Bhavanigad Fort
Marleshwar Waterfalls
Marleshwar is a spot in Sangameshwar subdivision of the Ratnagiri region in the Indian condition of Maharashtra. Marleshwar is known for the Cave of Shiva Temple.
Where devotees handle venomous snakes consistently a great many lovers visit the sanctuary and perform ablutions in the adjacent Bav stream. Dhareshwar is a waterfall on the Bav River which is an alternate vacation destination of Marleshwar.
Upon the arrival of "Makarsankranti" a festival of the marriage of Marleshwar and Girijadevi happens. On "Mahashivratri" and 'Tripuri Poornima' there is a reasonable. Marleshwar name may have originated from Maral town.
