Type                        Mahuligad fort is a hill fort     

Difficulty level       Mahuligad fort is easy trek. 

Height                     Mahuligad fort is 2815 ft (858 Meter) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka - Mahuli gaon / Thane / Shahpur, Maharashtra, India.

The fort was built by the Mughals. In 1485 this fort went under Nizamshahi dynasty. At the point when Shahaji Raje turned into the secretary of Nijamshahi, Mughals of Delhi attempted to end Nijamshahi. In 1635-36, Shahaji Raje exchanged himself with Jijabai and Shivaji to Mahuli.

At the point when Khan Jaman assaulted the fortress, Shahaji approached Portuguese for help, who declined and Shahaji surrendered.Shivaji took this post from Mughals on 8 Jan 1658. In 1661 it was given back and was won again by Shivaji.

In bargain of Purandar, in 1665, Marathas lost these fortress once more. In Feb 1670, Shivaji Maharaj attempted to prevail over Mahuli, however fizzled, Manohardas Gaud, was the responsible for the fortification. A thousand Marathas were killed. Most of them were from adjacent villages. Shivaji Maharaj said to his dead Kadam sardar he is our gold.

So Maharaj gave Sonare surname to this crew. Manohardas Gaud soon surrendered his position and Alveerdi Beg assumed control. On 16 June 1670, following two months, Moropant Pingle vanquished the posts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad got to be a piece of Swarajya.
Till 1817, Shivaji's tradition possessed the stronghold yet later on it was controlled by the British Raj. Mahuli Fort At 2815 ft., this is a mainstream trekking terminus and a heaven for rock-climbers on account of a lot of people close-by zeniths with intriguing names like Vazir, Vishnu, and so forth. Given by the nearby trekking and climbing clique.

This mountain complex is really a gathering of two or more slopes with regular apexes.It is the most noteworthy point in the Thane area. The backwoods encompassing Mahuli has been proclaimed as a haven. Once Shahaji Raje, father of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had this fortification added to his repertoire. The post has been pronounced as an ensured landmark.

Other than an open Shiva Sanctuary there is a little perpetual drinking water storage on main, three caverns of which the bigger can be utilized as overnight asylum, as on numerous other such common slope fortresses of Maharashtra Western Ghats (Sahyadri Range). There is a stone curve generally known as the 'Kalyan Darwaja' yet the arch of the curve is presently broken.

Time to reach the top

2 hours from Asangaon.

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Mahuligad.

Water Availability 

No, water is not available on Mahuligad.

Accommodation Availability

No, shelter is not available on the fort.

Water cisterns, gatehouses, ruins of Mahadarwaja, Bamboo Forest, Mahadeo Temple, Pinnacle, Kalyan Darwaja.

Way from Pune to Mahuligad Fort

Pune to Mahuligad By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses / Volvo buses available to Asangaon, which is around 190 kms from Pune, from Asangaon there are auto available to reach base of the fort, which is 5 kms from Asangaon.

Pune to Mahuligad By Train

From Pune there are trains available to Asangaon, which is 190 kms from Pune, from Asangaon there are auto available to reach base of the fort, which is 5 kms from Asangaon. 

Pune to Mahuligad By Road

Route of Pune to Mahuligad Fort 

Pune – Chinchwad – Lonavala – Panvel – Thane West – Asangaon - Mahuli Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Mahuligad Fort

Mumbai to Mahuligad By Bus

From Mumbai there are local transports or ST (State Transport) buses available to reach Asangaon, from Asangaon there are auto available to reach base of the fort, which is 5 kms from Asangaon.

Mumbai to Mahuligad By Train

From Mumbai there are local trains available to Asangoan; Mumbai to Asangaon is around 72 kms, from Asangaon there are auto available to reach base of the fort, which is 5 kms from Asangaon. 

Mumbai to Mahuligad By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Mahuligad fort 

Mumbai – Thane West – Padgha – Asangoan – Mahuli Village – Mahuli Fort.

Kansa wildlife Sanctuary

The untamed life haven at Tansa in Thana region includes the catchment range of Tansa Lake and the encompassing timberlands of Shahapur, Khardi, Vaitarna and East Wada Ranges in Shahapur tahsil of Thana area.

The sparkling field of Tansa Lake is an eye-getting display and a perpetual wellspring of water to untamed life in the asylum. Being not a long way from the city of Bombay, the haven offers reasonable to be of extraordinary fascination in its subjects.

Vegetation

The Vegetation relates to the "Southern Tropical Damp Deciduous Backwoods". The thickness of backwoods ranges between 0.5 to 0.8. Significant tree species exist in the zone are Tectonicgrandees(Teak), Acacia catechu (Khair), Terminalia tomentosa (Ain), Adina cordifolia (Hed), Mitragyna parviflora (Kalamb), Pterocarpes marsupium (Bibla), and so on.

Bamboo is likewise found in patches Fauna: The timberland in the haven gives perfect states of harborage to an assortment of winged animals and creatures. There are at least 54 types of creatures and 200 types of winged animals do exist in the asylum. Real wild creatures are Panther, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Hyena, Wild pig and so forth.

Suraj Water Park

SURAJ WATER PARK is otherwise called The Pride of Maharashtra in the wake of having sacked 6 Time's champ in Limca Book of Records and victor of National & International grants.

Made by Muchhala Magic Land Pvt. Ltd. Suraj Water Park is a phenomenal water diversion heaven which speaking to individuals fitting in with all age bunches. Spread in excess of 11 sections of land and arranged only 7 kilometers far from Thane line station on Ghodbunder street & 15 km from Borivili.

A visit to the Suraj Water Park is the ideal approach to use the day, loaded with fun and diversion. The wave pool, fortifying the waves of ocean, is an enormous hit among the swarm. The Ulat Pulat long runner ride begins head up however terrains head down. Dhadkan – heart pulsated – is a twofold ride – the energy you go up, you return shouting.

The slides at the Suraj Water Park furnish you with the adrenaline surge and are ideal for the fun-seekers. Serpentine ride Ding-Dong-Sing-Song swings you shouting. The Labak, Zabak and Matak slides are the most bold of all, with their 100 ft jump that extends on for a length of 350 ft.

Simply happen starting with one slide then onto the next and lose yourself in the fun and energy. For the youngsters, there is Nanha Tal; a tower with 16 rides to learn kids how to set out for the huge ride, which gives the same level of enjoyment.