Ghangad
fort is located in Lonavala region, on the western side of the Mulshi river which
is in Pune District. This region is also
called the Korbarase Maval. Actually this fort is very small. The fort is
surrounded by other forts like Korigad, Telbaila and Sudhagad and yet it is
quite lonely and separate from the others. There are two huge rocks caves at
the entrance of the fort. The fort has been renovated and still work is going
on. Due to renovation the fort now look good.
The
known information and history about this fort is very less. There are not much
of documentation regarding this fort. Ekole village which is at the base of the
fort. The height of this fort is 2500 feet.
The
history says this fort is actually used as prison by Peshwa. It was originally
occupied by Koli Samant and then was later annexed by Adil Shah and then later
on with the Marathas.
Best
time to Visit:
September
to April
What to
see?
Bastian,
Fortification, Water cisterns, Goddess Garjai.
Water
and Food
Water is
available on the Fort, however not good for drinking & there no food is
available on fort.
Stay /
Accommodation
There is
place to stay on fort.
Places
around
Tung
Fort, Korigad Fort, Pawna dam, Lohagad & Visapur Fort, Bedse Caves, Tikona
Fort, Rajmachi, Ghoradeshwar Caves.
Approximate
Distance from Pune
Approx. 90 Kms
[ Pune- Pirangut - Mulshi - Tamhini - Bhamburde- Ekole(Base village) ]
Distance will increase if come via Lonavala
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| Ghangad Fort |
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| Ghangad Fort |
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| Goddess Garjai Temple at base of Fort |
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| Ghangad Fort |
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| View from Ghangad Fort |
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| Ghangad Fort |
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| View from Ghangad Fort |
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| Ghangad Fort |
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| View of Telbaila from Ghangad Fort |
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| Panorama View from Ghangad Fort |
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| Panorama View from Ghangad Fort |
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| Panorama View from Ghangad Fort |
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| Panorama View from Ghangad Fort |
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| Info on Ghangad Fort |
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| Info on Ghangad Fort
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