JIVDHAN FORT

Jivdhan Fort

The terrain in Maharashtra is highly uneven, and is primarily divided as coastal plains and eastern plateau. These are connected by ghats. Sixty such ghats exist in Sahyadri, and they have played a major role as commercial routes. Huge forts guarded each of them. The whole range that has been guarding the ancient commercial route of Naneghat for thousands of years includes the forts of Jeevdhan, Hadsar, and Mahishgad & Chavand. Jivdhan lies at the mouth of Naneghat, and is a quite tougher one. Moreover it is famous for the pinnacle Vandarlingi.
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History :
   The whole range of these forts originated during the rule of Satvaahan era. This is clear from the entrances carved out in stone. The fort stands at an important position and most important guard of Naneghat. From here any help to Naneghat could reach in less time. It was under Bahmani control and after that it went to Nizamshah. In 1636, Nizamshahi declined. Shahajiraje rescued Murtiza, the last Nizam from Jivdhan and took with him to the fort of Pemgiri. But he was trapped by Mughals and had to hand him over to them. This was the end of Nizamshahi. In 1818, the British captured all the forts here and destroyed them. Jivdhan too became a victim and the main entrance was destroyed. Even today the marks of those wounds cannot go unnoticed as we climb the fort.

Ways To Reach :
a) Pune to Jivdhan Fort 122 Kms, 2 Hour 27 Min.
b) Mumbai to Jivdhan Fort 164 Kms 3 Hour 20 Min.

Food Facility :
      One should make arrangements for foodstuffs.

Drinking Water Facility :
      The two cisterns on the western side of the hump are more reliable.

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Magarpatta, Pune, India

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Due to continuous increase in air traffic in India and improved condition of Airports, large number of people are travelling by Air. But people who stay in nearby cities around the international airports like in Pune are facing an acute problem in travelling to Mumbai International Airport. Standard Radio Taxis only offer services within the city and standard car rentals charge you for both going and coming back making you pay twice for your travel. Cool Cab services operated by associations do not offer home pickup and drop or charge extra for the same.

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IRSHAAL FORT MAHARASHTRA

Irshaalgad is a fort situated in the Karjat Region. Other forts in this region include Prabalgad and Malanggad. While driving along the Mumbai Pune highway, the forts of Malanggad, Devni Pinnacle, Matheran, Peb, Mhasmal, Prabalgad, Irshal attract one’s attention. The population in this area is quite normal. Because of the very heavy rainfall in this region, the most cultivated crop is rice. As the fort is very near to the highway, the approach road to the base village is available.
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Irshaal

History :-
      The name Irshaalgad itself is a misnomer; Irshal is not a fort but actually a pinnacle. This is the reason why it hardly figures anywhere in history. Shivaji Maharaj captured the complete region of Kalyan and Bhiwandi, up to Rairi in May 1666. This fort too, must have come under the Maratha rule at that time. Irshal is the next-door neighbour to Prabalgad. A sad incident occurred on this pinnacle on January 23, 1972. Kumar Prakash Durve lost his life after falling down from this pinnacle on that day. To remember this day, all the trekkers from the Mumbai – Thane region assemble here on January 26 every year.

Via Prabalgad :-
      There is a traverse directly from Prabalgad to Irshaalgad. From the machi on Prabalgad one can reach Irshaalgad, traversing the fort of Prabalgad in approximately 3 hours.

Via Matheran :-
      Reach the One Tree Hill point at Matheran. From here we go down to the base village Varose of Irshal in an hour. This route is quite prominent. A path from this village goes to the col that joins the Irshal and Prabalgad. Trekking further ahead on this plateau one has to reach the village of Irshaalwadi. It takes an hour to reach the top from this village.

Via Chowk :-
      Chowk is accessible from the Mumbai – Pune Highway. Chowk can be reached both from Karjat and Panvel. The time taken to reach Chowk from Panvel is approximately 1 hour and from Karjat it takes around 45 minutes. There is a prominent route from Chowk to Irshaalwadi. It takes around 2 hours on this route, with a bit of easy rock climbing put in.

Accommodation Facility :-
      None

Food Facility :-
      Food can be arranged for a maximum of 5-6 people at Irshaalwadi.

Drinking Water Facility :-
      The water in the tanks last only up to March after which there is no water available on the area.

Time To Reach :-
      One hour from Irshaalwadi

Notes :-
      It is extremely difficult. To reach the top of the pinnacle, technical rock climbing expertise is necessary. It is essential to have a 100 feet rope and other rock climbing equipment.

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HADSAR FORT MAHARASHTRA

Hadsar


Sahyadri range has plethora of forts. Taluka Junnar, belonging to the Pune district is no exception. Hadsar is a beautiful fort located in this region. Starting from Naneghat, one can combine Jeevdhan, Shivneri, Lenyadri, Hadsar and Harishchandragad into a six-day trek.

History :-
Fort Hadsar, also known as Parvatgad, was constructed during the Satvaahanas and was heavily inhabited during that period. It is located on the outskirts of Ahmednagar (known commonly as Nagar) to control the trade route passing through Naneghat. Documentary evidences show that Hadsar was one of the forts exchanged in the 1637 treaty between Shahaji Raje and the Mughals. In 1818 the British forces conquered Junnar and the forts in this region. Like most other cases, main features of this fort were demolished by the british during their attack and later.

Fascinating Spots :-
The entrance gates of the fort of Hadsar are epitomes of the medieval architecture. Twin doors in a tunnel-like entranceway, steps carved out of the rock and the construction of the entrance are worth studying. Passing through the main entrance, the path is divided into two. One leads to the top of a hillock and the other to the second gate. Immediately after the second gate a water cistern, with potable water, can be seen.Walking towards the elevated area in front of the cistern leads us to three huge stores carved in the rock butting the cliff. These are not suitable for a stay, though. The rock also has images of lord Ganesh carved on it. Towards the right, there is a big pond with a Mahadeo temple and a huge Nandi. The hall of the temple has six corners, three of which have idols of Lord Ganesh, Garuda (Eagle) and Lord Hanuman respectively on them. The pond in front of the temple gets completely filled in the monsoon. A stonewalled well-like construction can be seen at the center of the pond. Adjacent to the temple lays a strong bastion.Descending from the right of the bastion-wall, a cistern now filled up with sand  soil can be seen. Proceeding little ahead leads us to a carved-out cave in the rock. This was meant for surveying purposes. A splendid view of the Manikdoh dam and its surroundings enriches this place. The whole range of Chavand, Naneghat, Shivneri, Bhairavgad and Jeevdhan is visible from here.

Ways To Reach :-  The approx Distance from
From Pune :- 10 KM 19 Min
From Mumbai :- 157 KM 2 Hour 58 Min

Accommodation Facility :-
About 5 persons can stay in the Mahadeo temple. However, in the monsoon the rainwater gets collected  in the temple.

Food Facility :-
Not available on the fort, hence food needs to be carried along.

Drinking Water Facility :-
The cistern in front of the main gate is an all-time supply of water.

Time To Reach :-
About an hours time is required to reach fort-top.

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DHAK- BAHIRI FORT

Dhak-Bahiri


Thinking of any place perfect for adventures, we come across many place in Sahyadris like the differences of Naneghat, Kokan Kada, Kalakrai etc. where we can also experience the thrill of technical climbing and natural rock climbing. One of them is the fort of Dhak, situated in Karjat region, and is a quite thrilling trek. The fort was discovered by great historian G.N. Dandekar


Fascinating Spots :-
As such no significant structures are remaining on the fort, except good scenery and few water cisterns.


The cave of Bahiri :-
An important part of this thrilling trek is the cave, which is situated on the other side of fort, and the way goes through dense vegetation. Walking for few minutes’ leads to a diversion and the way to right directs to a cliff called the cliff of "Kalakrai”. The narrow ridge between the cliff and the mountain descends to a narrow straight path where we come across two caves. One should proceed from here by taking support of the rocks and should be quite careful. Ascending the rock patch where a bamboo and a rope are used to climb to the caves. The caves as such are sacred as the Lord of Bahiri resides here. From the caves, we can have a glance of the terrifying beauty of peaks of Sahyadri. We can also see the beautiful twins forts of Rajmachi, Shrivardhan and Manranjan. Here one can use the cooking vessels kept in the water in the cave. They should be kept back by cleaning after using them. A legend says that one who tries to steals the vessels, perishes.


Kalakrai Pinnacle :-
This pinnacle is quite famous and frequently visited by mountaineers. The way to the left of the ridge takes to the cliff, but a rope and rock climbing equipment is necessary.


An exciting campfire spot in the forest :-
Moreover, people can also enjoy an existing campfire in the forest below. Choosing a place on the outskirts of the forest with less vegetation, one can stay here for a night and experience an exciting campfire. Here we can enjoy sky observation, as the sky is clear.

Ways To Reach :-


From the village of Wadhap :-
From Karjat one should aboard the S.T. bus for the village of Wadhap. We have to cross a rivulet, and a way leads straight to the fort. There is a temple on the fort. To the left of the temple is the way, which leads us to the ridge between the fort and the pinnacle.


From the village of Sandshi :-
From Karjat, S.T. buses ply regularly to Sandshi. Its better to board the bus in the early morning as the midday sun heats the rocks. From here, a guide is required, as the way proceeds through dense vegetation and is quite confusing. After a walk of 2 hours we reach the ridge between the pinnacle on the left and the mountain of Dhak on the right. Way through the ridge leads to the cave of Bahiri. There are rock-hewn steps, and following them is a rope, bound to a bamboo. Here we have to climb safely. Above the cave is the wall of mountain on which the fort of Dhak is situated.

From Rajmachi :-
While going to Rajmachi from Lonavala, we come across three prominent waterfalls. After we pass all waterfalls and cross the stream, we come to a distinct diversion. The way to the left goes to Rajmachi, and to right is Dhak. It takes 3-4 hours to reach the fort from here, via Wadhap.

Accommodation Facility :-
One can stay on the fort in the cave of Bahiri.Campfire can also be planned in the forest below.

Food Facility :-
One should make arrangements for foodstuffs. The cooking vessels are available in the cave of Bahiri.

Drinking Water Facility :-
1) Water cisterns near the caves. 2) Small water ponds in forest.

Time To Reach :-
2 hours

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