Type                    Bhushangad is Hill fort.    

Difficulty level    Bhushangad is easy to trek.

Height                 Bhushangad fort is 2970 feet(905 Meter) above sea level. 

Base village / District / Taluka -  Satara / Khatav, Maharashtra, India.

Bhushangad is a hill fort situated in the Khatav taluka of the Satara district. It is oval-shaped and is 600 feet over the plain. It has a tableland and is around 300 square yards. The fort was initially assembled by Singhan II in the 13th century by the Devagiri Yadavs.

However, Chatrapati Shivaji strengthened it in 1676 and in this manner is normally credited to him. The closest fort is 5 miles away. The fort is likewise home to the main temple of Harinaidevi (an incarnation of Durga), who is respected by the Kulkarni’s group. There is additionally a temple committed to Maruti.

On the northwest half down the slant are various houses which were generally possessed by Brahmans once in the past connected to the forts army. As of late a large portion of the Brahman families have left for different spots to look for administration and business.

The ground over the forts slopes towards the top. But close to the door on the north-east the walls are of light stonework. The fort's walls remain in a rotted condition. On the top of the fort is a profound tank now filled up. The hike is simple.

Bhushangad is not commanded by any slope within five miles. The fort was repaired by Shivaji around 1676, and it supported an attack from Fattesingh Mane in 1805 then stayed outdoors at Rahimatpur.

Time to reach the top.

It takes around an hour to reach the fort from the base village. 

Minimum Duration 1 day. 

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

Water Availability 

Yes, water is available on the fort.

Accommodation Availability 

Yes, shelter is available on the fort in the shade which is opposite to Harnai Devi temple. 

Bastions, temple, cannons, entrance, kund, carvings, water cistern.

way from Pune to Bhushangad

Pune to Bhushangad by Bus 

From the Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses are available from Swargate to base village Satara, which is around 118 kms from Pune, from Satara there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Vaduj, from Vaduj there are buses to reach Bhushangad fort.

Pune to Bhushangad by Train 

From Pune Junction there are trains available to Satara,which is 95 kms from Pune, and then follow the same route from Satara mentioned above. 

Pune to Bhushangad by Road 

Route of Pune to Bhushangad fort Pune – Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal – Khandala – Bhuinj - Wadhe - Satara - Chinchner Vandan - Rahimatpur - Vaduj - Bhushangad fort.

Way from Mumbai to Bhushangad

Mumbai to Bhushangad by Bus 

From Mumbai there is ST (State Transport) / Volvo buses available. These buses are regularly playing between Mumbai to Satara. There are also local transports (Private cars and cabs) available from Mumbai to Satara, from Satara there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Vaduj, from Vaduj there are buses to reach Bhushangad fort.

Mumbai to Bhushangad by Train 

From Mumbai CST there are 13 trains available to Satara,which is 182 kms from Mumbai, the minimum time a train takes to reach Satara from Mumbai is 4 hrs 15 mins,and then follow the same route from Satara mentioned above. 

Mumbai to Bhushangad by Road 

Route of Mumbai to Bhushangad Mumbai - Panvel - Khopoli - Lonavala - Dehu Road - Chinchwad - Pune – Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal – Khandala – Bhuinj - Wadhe - Satara - Chinchner Vandan - Rahimatpur - Vaduj - Bhushangad fort.

Kalyangad

Kalyangad is a hill fort that is 3500 feet above sea level it is an easy trek on this fort it is also known as "Nandagiri" fort this fort was won by Shivaji Maharaj in 1673 from the Shilahar kings while capturing the surrounding regions of the Satara after Shivaji Maharaj the fort went in the hands of representatives who are also called as Pratinidhis but Peshwa's also fought for the fort and they successfully got the fort and in 1818 British took control over the fort under the command of General "Prisler."

Jarandeshwar hills

It is said that when God 'Hanuman' was taking 'Sanjeevani' medicine for Lakshman he was aimed with an arrow by 'Indrajeet' who was the son of 'Ravan' and was on the urge to death.' Ravan' kidnapped Ram's wife.

Hanuman went to the Himalayas to bring Sanjeevani medicine some parts of the hill fell in this region. Some species which are familiar with Himalayan plants are found in this region some sculptures of Hanuman are found.

Bamnoli Boat club

This place is famous for the Bamnoli Boating Club. Tourists can hire boats which fly from here to Koyna Dam, Vasota Etc. beautiful view of the Shivsagar River and enjoy the experience of the surroundings of the Shivsagar Lake.

Koyna Dam

Koyna Dam located in Koyna nagar, Satara District, Koyna dam is the largest dam in Maharashtra. Koyna Dam was built on Koyna River, it is mainly constructed for hydroelectric projects, and it is a type of Rubble-Concrete.

Koyna Dam is 808 meters (2648 feet) long and 103.2 meters (339 feet) high, the water storage capacity of Koyna dam stands at more than 105 TMC.

The main purpose of the Koyna Dam is Hydroelectricity and some irrigation in neighboring areas, the Koyna Hydroelectric project is the biggest completed Hydroelectric Power Plant in India. It has having total install capacity of 1920 MW. The power generation of the project consist of 4 stages, all generators located in the underground power houses.