Type                                   Mangi - Tungi fort is hill fort     

Difficulty level                  Mangi-Tungi forts are easy to trek. 

Height                                Mangi-Tungi Fort is 4000 ft (1219 Meter) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka -  Bhiwadi / Nashik / Satana, Maharashtra, India.

Nashik is called the religious capital of Maharashtra; Mangi - Tungi is the sacred place for both Hindus & Jain. Thousands of pilgrims allover Maharashtra visit Mangi - Tungi which are mostly Jains and is nothing less sacred than Kanshi& Mecca. Mangi - Tungi is compared with the Sammed Shikar in north India.

It is the gateway of enlightenment known as the Siddhakshetra, It is located in the Baglan tehsil. An important Myth states that who want to seek the path of enlightenment and are religiously inclined have to visit the Mangi - Tungi.

Around 90 crore saints and celebrities visited Mangi - Tungi to attain 'Moksha' from which one of them are Lord Krishna and Lord Rama. Lord Krishna took his last breadth and abandoned his material body in this area.

After his brother Balram wakes out of the sadness that took Paramadnyana, he attains enlightenment on the Mangi - Tungi and also the ultimate knowledge. Lord Rama came with 28000 kings and 46000 others, lord hanuman also came with him.
After severe punishments, they received the powers of universal forces. Lord Ram's wife Seeta also took holiness at Mangi - Tungi. To date, many sages of Jain come here to attain truth and knowledge of the universe.

There are 4500 steps which takes us to the peak. These steps are made for the convenience of the pilgrims. We can see Jain caves near the steps and three temples having around 75 idols. A festival of mountains is celebrated every year from September to October.

Rathyatra is the main attraction for which large number of peoples such as Hindus and Jains. There are Dharamshala and food is available at affordable prices.

The fort comprises Two Peaks which are called Mangi Giri and Tungi Giri.

Mangi Giri

This peak stands at a height of 4343 feet above sea level. The peak has Feet's of saints known as 'Charnaas' and around 7 - 8 old temples are made on the fort. Krishna Kund a pond can be seen on the fort.

This pond is named after Krishna because Lord Krishna spent his last days near this pond. There is a cave called 'Balbhadra' because after the death of lord Krishna his brother Balram practiced redemption and achieved fifth heaven. Many caves are dedicated to Seeta, Mahaveer, Adinath, Shantinath, Parshwanath and Ratnatrya on the fort and also idols of yogic postures in the caves.

Tungi Giri

This peak stands at a height of 4366 feet above the sea level. We see two caves named Bhagwan Chandra Prabhu and Ramchandra caves the 8th Tirthankars. Idols of Hanuman, Gava, Gavaksha, neeletc can be seen which are ancient.

Two caves of Shuda and budhamuniescan be seen. The giant structure of Munisuvrat Nath which is 31 feet can be seen on the fort in 'Padmasanna' posture and also many small and big idols can be seen on the fort.

Mangi - Tungi is a religious place for the Hindus and Jains but also a heaven for the hikers and adventurers. This fort is surrounded by many historical spots and forts. An important festival related to the fort is Mahavir Jayanti. The place is sacred and hence there is no such pollution such as air and noise.

Time to reach the top

It takes 1 hrs 30 mins from base village of Mangi - Tungi fort. (Bhilwadi)

Minimum Duration 

1-2 days as there are many other spots nearby to Mangi - Tungi fort fort.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit the Mangi - Tungi fort fort.

Water Availability 

No, water is not available on Mangi - Tungi fort, carry your own water from base village.

Accommodation Availability

Yes, there is accommodation available on the Mangi - Tungi fort in Dharmashala, which can accommodate 10 - 12 peoples.

Mangi Pinnacle, Caves, 356 Carvings, Temple of Mangigiri, Tungi Pinnacle, Temple of Tungigiri,99 Carvings of Buddha.

Way from Pune to Mangi-Tungi Fort

Pune to Mangi-Tungi 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 Taharabad, distance between Nashik stations to is only 112 kms, from Tahartabad to Bhiwadi ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available.

Pune to Mangi-Tungi 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 Taharabad, distance between Nashik stations to is only 112 kms, from Tahartabad to Bhiwadi ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available. 

Pune to Mangi-Tungi By Road

Route of Pune to Mangi-Tungi Fort 

From Pune reach Nahik via Pune - Nashik Highway, from Pune to Nashik is around 220 km, from Nashik you can go to Taharabad, and then go to the Bhilwadi.(Base village)

Pune - Chakan - Manchar - Nashik - Taharabad - Bhilwadi - Mangi - Tungi Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Mangi-Tungi Fort

Mumbai to Mangi-Tungi 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 Taharabad, distance between Nashik stations to is only 112 kms, from Taharabad to Bhiwadi ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available.

Mumbai to Mangi-Tungi 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 Taharabad, distance between Nashik stations to is only 112 kms, from Tahartabad to Bhiwadi ST (State Transport) buses and local transport available. 

Mumbai to Mangi-Tungi By Road 

Route of Mumbai to Mangi-Tungi fort 

From Pune reach Nahik via Mumbai-Nashik Highway, from Mumbai to Nashik is around 167 km, from Nashik you can go to Taharabad, and then go to the Bhilwadi. (Base village)

Mumbai - Kalyan - Asangaon - Nashik - Taharabad - Bhilwadi - Mangi - Tungi Fort.

Mulher fort

The fort is at a height of 4290 feet above sea level and medium grade trek. The fort has a big history in 1672 Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort with another fort Salher in this area. Mughals anyhow gained the fort from Shivaji Maharaj.

In 1752 Bhalki Khandesh region went in the hands of Marathas. In 1818 Britishers took the fort. Moragad is part of the fort it is 4450 feet an easy trek. This fort does not have any history. We can water cisterns and remnants of the old buildings.

We can see Hargad, Mangi - Tungi, Nhavigad, Tambolya and Hanuman Tekdi from the top. Apart from this Hargad, Salher, Salota, Nhavigad and Hanuman Tekdi are the nearby forts to Mangi - Tungi.