Haatgad-Fort-Forts in Nashik-Trek near Pune-Maharashtra
Haatgad-Fort-Forts in Nashik-Trek near Pune-Maharashtra
Type Haatgad fort is a hill fort
Difficulty level Haatgad fort is easy trek.
Height Haatgad is 3600 ft (1097 Meter) above sea level.
Base village / District / Taluka - Haatgad / Nashik / Kalwan, Maharashtra, India.
History of Haatgad Fort
Haatgad fort lies in the Sahyadri ranges of Nashik district which is 3600 ft. high above sea level. Haatgad village is the base village of Haatgad fort. At the time of Rangrav Aundhekar who was the last officer who laid the fort for Peshwa when Supkerna Bhil came with a large following and laid siege to the fort. The war continued until the garrison destroyed one of the Bhil's guns. After that, the Bhil burnt and destroyed the village of Haatgad.
In the year 1818 Captain Briggs visited the fort and reported that the fort is only 400 ft. high above the plain. Like the other fort of Nashik, Haatgad fort has a perpendicular scrap of rock and the height was made by the strength of its gateways.
Haatgad Fort had a wall all around which was not very thick and was only sufficient to give the garrison over from everything's large gun. At the centre of the fort there was a large tower which as used to deposit the grains.
Time to reach the top
It takes 30 mins from base village of Haatgad fort. (Haatgad)
Minimum Duration
1-2 days as there are many other spots nearby to Haatgad fort.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit the Haatgad fort.
Water Availability
Yes, water is available on Haatgad fort.
Accommodation Availability
No, there is no accommodation available on the Haatgad.
Places to visit on the Haatgad Fort
Plateau, Ganga and Jamuna the two reservoirs.
Lets find How to reach to Haatgad Fort
Way from Pune to Haatgad Fort
Pune to Haatgad By Bus
From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Nashik, distance between Pune to Nashik are 220 kms. From Nashik there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport is available to Haatgad (Base village of the Fort).
Pune to Haatgad By Train
From Pune junction there are trains available to Nashik station, Pune junction to Nashik is around 220 kms, From Nashik there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport is available to Haatgad (Base village of the Fort).
Pune to Haatgad By Road
Route of Pune to Haatgad Fort
Pune - Chakan - Manchar - Narangaon - Nashik - Haatgad.
Way from Mumbai to Haatgad Fort
Mumbai to Haatgad By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available to Nashik, distance between Mumbai to Nashik are 167 kms, From Nashik there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport is available to Haatgad (Base village of the Fort).
Mumbai to Haatgad By Train
From Mumbai there are trains available to Nashik, from Mumbai to Nashik is around 167 kms, From Nashik there are ST (State Transport) buses and local transport is available to Haatgad (Base village of the Fort).
Mumbai to Haatgad By Road
Route of Mumbai to Haatgad fort
Mumbai - Kalyan - Asangaon - Nashik - Haatgad - Haatgad.
Places to visit nearby the Haatgad Fort
Uday Hill Resort
Uday Hill Resort is situated in the peak of the Sahyadri ranges of Nashik. Uday Hill Resort is near Haatgad Fort around 5 kms from Saputara. It is near Yogiraj Holiday Homes.
