Type                             Shivgad fort is Hill fort.    

Difficulty level            Shivgad fort is easy to trek.

Height                          Shivgad fort is 2388 feet( 728 Meter) above sea level.

Base village / District / Taluka - Dajipur / Kolhapur/ Radhanagri / Maharashtra, India.

Shivgad Fort was named mentioned in one of the letter dated on the 1800th century. Purpose of letter is that, increasing security on the fort of attack possibilities of Herekar Sawant (Chief of Sawantwadi). And also mentions the Letter dated 1839th century an appointment of the Amrutrao Pratinidhi and his 15 fighters caused Shivgad fort security.

Shivgad is situated at Ghonsari, Phondaghat and Dajipur Wild Life Sanctuary. This magnificent fort indicates adventurous tourists and mountaineers. Since the environment and peaks of this region come in the region with Asia’s largest known biodiversity for flora and fauna, Dajipur Bison Sanctuary, the major attraction of the fort is the surrounding view of the sanctuary and forest.

Kasarde Salva Mountains and fort Gagangad clearly visible from this fort. Goddess Bhavanimata’s Temple remained structures of some imposing structures. Adventurous People can enjoy Bison Wild Life Sanctuary.

Located at the start of Ghonsari and Phondaghat. The main attractions on the fort are the, Satishila, Bhavani Temple, Ugwai Devi Temple, and the Old natural basin made by a waterfall, only trekkers and those who have of fort visit this place.

Time to reach the top 

30-45 minutes from the base village. 

Minimum Duration 

Best time to visit the Shivgad fort. 

Shivgad is located near the wildlife sanctuary and dense forest hence best you can visit the fort in the monsoon season.

Water Availability 

Water is not available on the fort but you can get in the Dajipur village. 

Accommodation Availability 

Accommodation is not available on the fort but you can stay in the Dajipur village. 

Satishila, Bhavani Temple and Ugwai Devi Temple near and on the fort, Old natural basin made by waterfall in the rainy season.

way from Pune to Shivagad fort.

Pune to Shivagad fort By Bus.

From Pune to Kolhapur there are ST (State Transport) buses are available from Pune Station to Kolhapur, From Pune to Kolhapur is around 239 kilometers, and from Kolhapur ST Buses are available to Dajipur, which is 80 kilometers from Kolhapur.

Pune to Shivagad fort By Train.

From Pune junction to Kolhapur there are trains available, Pune junction to Kolhapur is around 280 kilometers, and then follow the same route from Kolhapur mentioned above. Train Time Table - View Pune to Shivgad Fort train timetable

Pune to Shivagad fort By Road.

Way from Mumbai to Shivagad fort.

Mumbai to Shivagad fort By Bus.

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Kolhapur, the distance between Mumbai to Kolhapur is 380 kilometers, and From Kolhapur ST (State Transport) buses are available to Dajipur, which is 80 kilometers from Kolhapur.

Mumbai to Shivagad fort By Train.

From Mumbai to Kolhapur there are trains available, Mumbai to Kolhapur is around 455 kilometers, and then follow the same route from Kolhapur mentioned above. Train Time Table - View Mumbai to Shivgad Fort train timetable

Mumbai to Shivagad fort By Road.

Route of Mumbai to Shivagad fort Mumbai - Panvel - Khopoli - Lonavala - Dehu Road - Chinchwad - Pune - Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal – Khandala – Bhuinj - Wadhe - Satara - Kashil - Umraj - Karad - Islampur - Yelur - Kolhapur - SH 116 - Radhanagari - Dajipur - Shivagad fort.

Vaibhavwadi.

Vaibhawadi is one of the enormous attractions for visitors. Here we can see the magnificence of nature. On one side are high mountains with greenery. In the early morning, we can take the pleasure in mist. In the windy season, regular magnificence is exceptionally incremented because of waterfalls.

Kankawali Aianari caverns these hollows are 8 kilometers from the town of Bhuibavda in the Sahyadri range. There is nature's marvel of water flowing constantly in the hole. You can see 5 kundas as “Pandavekundas”. There is a nearby conviction that Bhima, the pandav, killed Bakasur, in the forest, adjacent.

Napne waterfall.

Spotted at Sherpe town in Vaibhavwadi taluka this waterfall is known as Swimmers Pleasure. A swim in its cool pool is extremely comfortable and refreshing. Here one can undoubtedly investigate the mystery of falling water by arriving at near to the spot from where water rises up out of the top as rises through hard and smaller rocks.

The region around the waterfall is additionally a characteristic living space for the uncommon types of flying creatures, particularly for the Hornbills.

Mounde.

It is a Very Small Village Surrounded by a Huge Range of Sahyadri hill ranges. This Village is found on the Border of Three districts i.e. Kolhapur, Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg. The individuals leaving here are extremely dashing and exceptionally apt in chasing.

This town is around 35 kilometers from Vaibhavwadi. 70% territory of town turn into a forest so in the stormy seasons its look like paradise. From Sahyadri Vales, you see numerous waterfalls. The Aruna River is raised from Manmoda Parvat.

Vyaghreshwar Waterfall.

After the onset of blustery season vacationers like to see waterfalls. Amboli, Napne and Savdav waterfalls are so fruitful it is not possible to pull in them however Vyaghreshwar waterfall at Manche, which falls from 300 feet height, is beyond anyone's ability to see for quite a while.

Captivating mountain extent, vales, and between them the charming waterfall, and aged Vyaghreshwar temple, the surroundings are dreamy and pulling in.