Vasantgad one of the hill fort of Satara

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Vasantgad one of the hill fort of Satara

Type                          Vasantgad is a hill fort.     
Difficulty level          Vasantgad fort is easy to trek. 
Height                       Vasantgad is 2950 ft (899 meters) high above sea level.     
Base village / District / Taluka  Talbeed / Satara / Karad, Maharashtra,India.

History of Vasantgad Fort

Vasantgad which is arranged at a separation of 1.4 km from the principle town of Karad is known for its stronghold, sanctuaries and six wharfs, among others. The stronghold found in Vasantgad can be arrived at from the edge of this town.
The passageway of the fortification has been wrecked and the voyagers can see the symbol of Lord Ganesha cut in the defenses.Voyagers likewise have a wonderful perspective of the Koyna River from this fortification.
Sightseers can visit the Chandragiri Ghal, placed towards the north where Saint Samrath Ramadas stayed for a couple of years.Vasantgad was assembled by Shilahar King Bhoj. Shivaji Maharaj vanquished it on 1659. Later, Rajaram Maharaj stayed for quite a while on this stronghold when he came back from Jinji.
Aurangzeb caught this post in 1700 and named it "Kili-da-Fateh". The Marathas recovered the post in 1706.The base town of Vasantgad is "Talbeed", which is the spot associated with Hambirrao Mohite, Shivaji Maharaj's second Commander-in-boss.
This is likewise the spot of Queen Tarabai. We can likewise the remembrance of Hambirrao Mohite in Talbeed. The course to the stronghold begins from edge of the town.The post passageway has been annihilated. We can see a Ganesh symbol cut in the defenses.
In the event that we turn directly in the wake of rising the steps, we achieve an enormous sanctuary. This is the sanctuary of Chandrasen, the child of Shoorpanakha, Ravana's sister. There are remainders of two more sanctuaries.
The mountain top is far reaching, and is overall invigorated by solid bastions. We discover an entryway in the bastion on the south side of the stronghold. This door is of "Gomukhi" sort, and the carvings here are still in place. The defenses are additionally in place.
There is a huge crushing wheel on the fortification. It takes around one and half hour to see the stronghold. From the top we get a decent impression of Koyna River.

Time to reach the top
It takes around 45 mins to reach Vasantgad fort from the base village Talbeed.

Minimum Duration 
1 day.

Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit Vasantgad fort.

Water Availability 
No, water is not available on Vasantgad fort.

Accommodation Availability
Yes, Shelter is available on the fort in Chandrasen Temple in which can accommodate around 10 to 12 peoples.

Places to visit on the Vasantgad Fort 

Idol of Lord Ganesh, Ramparts, Temple, Remnants, Bastions, Gomukhi entrance, Carvings, Big Grinding wheel.

Lets find How to reach to Vasantgad Fort

way from Pune to Vasantgad Fort

Pune to By Bus
From the Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses are available from Swargate to base village Karad,which is around 151 kms from Pune, from Karad there are ST (tate Transport) buses or local transport avaialable to reach at Talbeed.

Pune to By Train
From Pune Junction there are trains available to Karad,which is 165 kms from Pune,from Karad there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport avaialable to reach at Talbeed. 

Pune to By Road
Route of Pune to Vasantgad Fort 
Pune – Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal – Khandala – Bhuinj - Wadhe - Satara – Kashil - Umraj - Karad - Talbeed - Vasantgad fort .

Way from Mumbai to Vasantgad Fort

Mumbai to By Bus
From Mumbai there is ST (State Transport) / Volvo buses available. These buses are regularly playing between Mumbai to Karad. There are also local transports (Private cars and cabs) available from Mumbai to Karad, which is arround 309 kms from Mumbai, it takes around 5 hrs to reach at Karad, from Karad there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport avaialable to reach at Talbeed.

Mumbai to By Train
From Mumbai there are trains avaialable to reach Karad, which is 335,from Karad there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport avaialable to reach at Talbeed. 

Mumbai to By Road 
Route of Mumbai to Vasantgad fort 
Mumbai - Panvel - Khopoli - Lonavala - Dehu Road - Chinchwad - Pune – Narayanpur Phata - Shirwal – Khandala – Bhuinj - Wadhe - Satara – Kashil - Umraj - Karad - Talbeed - Vasantgad fort

Places to visit nearby the Vasantgad Fort

Sadashivgad
Sadashivgad is an alternate renowned slope in Karad and is known for the Sadashivgad Fort arranged on it. This stronghold was developed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and is gone to by countless. Guests can likewise investigate a Shiva sanctuary, which is exceptionally gathered on the last Monday of Shravan. A reasonable is additionally sorted out in the month of Shravan consistently which attracts a ton of aficionados.

Devi Krishnamai Temple
The Devi Krishnamai Temple is one of the prevalent attractions of Karad and is arranged on the banks of River Krishna. This sanctuary is one of the biggest sanctu