Type                      Shivthar Ghal fort is a hill fort.   

Difficulty level     Shivthar Ghal is Easy to trek.

Height                   Shivthar Ghal fort is 2985 ft. (910 meters) high above sea level.   

Base village / District / Taluka  Shivthar Ghal / Raigad / Mahad, Maharashtra, India.

At whatever point we discuss the period in which Shivaji Maharaj has a place, we can't overlook those ones who were behind the incredible saint. Shahaji Raje, Jijamata and obviously, Samarth Ramdas Swami. 

The spot where Ramdas dwelled after 1649 was a gigantic cave, which came to be called Shivthar (Ghal means natural hollow). This was the place where his popular "Dasbodha" was composed. Embellished by its colorful nature, this spot is justified regardless of going by. 

The Mores controlled over the district of Javali where Shivthar Ghal is arranged. This spot is deliberately essential and extremely hard to overcome. These individuals were serving Adilshah, yet even he had no compelling control over them. 

Chandrarao was the title given to them by Adilshah. Shivaji Maharaj vanquished them and brought this district under his control in 1648. Ramdas Swami came to live here in 1649 and stayed till 1660. Dasbodha was composed here. 

Before progressing on "Dakshin Digvijay", his extraordinary fight in southern India in 1776, Shivaji Maharaj took Ramdas Swami's favors here. For a long time, this spot was undiscovered. However in 1930, 300 years after Shivaji Maharaj was conceived, Shankar Krishna Dev, a prominent devotee of Ramdas Swami, found this incredible journey.

Rising the steps we achieve the building developed by "Shivthar Ghal Shree Sunder math Samiti". The association has given numerous offices to all who result in these present circumstances consecrated spot. They have kept up the holiness of the spot and keep it clean. In the fundamental lobby, we see a representation of Ramdas Swami.

A little well-manufactured way prompts the fundamental cave where Ramdas Swami used to contemplate. This spot is past our creative ability. No words can portray its excellence. A waterfall outside the sinkhole adds to the magnificence of the spot. We can acknowledge why Ramdas Swami picked this spot to create Dasbodha.

On the level over the natural hollow, there are remainders of the castle of Chandrarao More, the sworn adversary of Swarajya. From here we can have a sight of Rajgad, Raigad, Pratapgad and Torna.

Time to reach the top

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

Minimum Duration 

1 day.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Shivthar Ghal fort.

Water Availability

Yes, water is available on the fort all year around.

Accommodation Availability

No, shelter is not available on the fort. But lodging facilities are available in Shivthar Ghal in Shree Sundaer math Samiti.

Portrait of Ramdas Swami, well, fortification, bastions and much more…

way from Pune to Shivthar Ghal Fort

Pune to By Bus

From the Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport are available to Mahad, from Mahad there are local transport are available to Shivtharghal, which is around 30 kms.

Pune to By Train

There are no trains available.

Pune to By Road

Route of Pune to ShivtharGhal Fort

Pune - Shivaji Nagar - Chandani Chowk - Paud Road - Mulshi - Adarwadi - Nizampur - Mangaon - Mumbai - Goa Highway - Mahad - Shivtharghal fort.

Way from Mumbai to ShivtharGhal Fort

Mumbai to By Bus

From Mumbai there are buses available to Mahad, from Mahad there are local transport are available Shivtharghal, which is around 30 kms. .

Mumbai to By Train

There are no trains available.

Mumbai to By Road 

Route of Mumbai to ShivtharGhal fort

Mumbai - Goa Highway - Mahad - Shivtharghal fort.

Shivthar Ghal Cave

Shivthar Ghal (Marathi: शिवथर घळ), otherwise called Sundarmath is a cave, around 34 km from Mahad, close to Barasgaon. Samarth Ramdas directed Dasbodh to Kalyanswami. Samarth Ramdas existed here for around 22 years. 

It is accepted that this is the place the initially meeting between Shivaji Maharaj and Samarth Ramdas occurred. The cavern was found by Shri Shankarrao Deo of Dhule in 1930. The cavern and encompassing region was redesigned after Samarth Seva Mandal was framed in 1950. 

The ground incorporates the genuine buckle under the waterfall, Ramdas Swami sanctuary, feasting corridor and convenience. Between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm, the guests can have the prasad comprising of Moong Dal Khichadi and Shira. 

Shivthar Ghal Sundarmath Seva Samiti sorts out different projects in this area. It was rediscovered by Shankar Shrikrishna Deo.