Best places: Fortresses in Bhandardara, India

👍 Birthplace of Shivaji maharaj. It’s not really a trek. But it’s a well maintained fort. Views from the top are good. Good fort to visit. Ample parking space available. Carry some water as there are good enough steps to climb up to the fort.

👍👍 Ratangad fort is located in Maharashtra and the best time to visit is during October- November. You can see the rare purple flowers after reaching the top of the fort. There are two routes to reach Ratangad: 1) From Ratanwadi 2) Trambak Darwaja Via Samrad Best place for trek lovers. Beautiful view...

Remains of a venerable fortress atop a hill, reachable via a steep trek & stone-cut stairs.

Scenic hill fortress at 1,145 m. in the Sahyadri mountain range known for its hiking & climbing.

Fort cut into rock on an ancient trade route & popular site for rock-climbing, trekking & caving.

Views from a gigantic fort in a dense forest with a picturesque temple, plus lakes & bastions.

Mountaintop fortress & granary carved into a cliffside, accessible by over 100 rock-cut steps.

Ruins of an ancient hilltop fortress reached via steep trail, with views of mountains & plains.

😐 Patta Fort is straightforward to climb. During the full moon (Poornima), the disciples of Laxmangiri Maharaj gather at these caves. The 'Ambarkhana' is a large, newly reconstructed hall which can accommodate about 200 visitors for overnight stays. A rock-cut cistern exists near Ambarkhana. With vil...

👍👍 Want to do small trek with family, freinds? Then you must visit this place. Well restored steps. From the fort you can see Beautiful view of Manikdoh Dam. Parking space available for 4 wheeler, 2 wheeler. Hotel and parking available at the foot of the fort. 1 hr required to reach the top of the fort...

👍👍 Durg Bhandar fort is on Brahmagiri (1298 meters) mountain. This is fort offers a commanding view of the Jawhar Mokhada region of Thane district. From Trimbakeshwar, through regular steps, Ganga dwar is reached and once you reached to Jata Mandir you need go right side to reach Durg Bhandar. Followi...

Natural rock fortress with valley views providing a challenging ascent for trekkers & rock climbers.

👍👍 Awesome place to visit, not much crowd and easy hike for youngsters. Make sure you go with the local guide. Guide takes 100 rupees for entire trip. You can complete it in a day. From Igatpuri station it is 10 to 12 km. There are 3 stages, 1st an easy hike if small Mountain, 2nd towards fort, here yo...

👍👍 Best place 👍 Kavnai Fort is located in a hillock, north of Kavanai village in Igatpuri Taluka of the Nashik district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The main gate and a small pond are the only remaining structures. Kavnai Fort कावनई किल्ला Nashik district, Maharashtra Fort view from Kavnai...

😐 Nimgiri- Hanumantgad Fort (Marathi: निमगिरी–हनुमंतगड) is Located in Junnar taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra. These two forts jointly form two peaks on a same hill . It is one of the seven important forts along with Hadsar, Chavand, Shivneri, Jivdhan, Narayangad and Sindola forts that protected...

👍👍 Easy trek, can be done within an hour. View from the top is mesmerizing.. aad and patta forts can be seen from the top..

👍👍 Base village: Shirpunje The place is really good. Family spot. You can visit this place with your kids too. The place is completely safe and just 1.5 hr away from Akole taluka. Please start the trek with some light breakfast and before the 8-9 AM and then you will be get back till 11 AM to base. Onl...

👍👍 Sindola or Shindola fort is a small hill fort in Junnar region of Maharashtra on top of Malshej Ghat Plateau. Sindola mountain is distinct by its pinnacle structure visible from anywhere. Sindola is more of a sort of military base as it offers whole view of Malshej and Pargaon region and all of its...

👍👍 It is small fort, can be covered within an hour.you have to travel by your own vehicle since its base village, isn't connected by by frequent public transportation.