Avchitgad Fort Maharashtra

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Avchitgad Fort
Maharashtra



 

History


This fort is believed to be built by Shilahar kings and subsequently used by the Nizam of Ahmednagar. The great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji is also believed to have reconstructed this fort. The work was carried out in a hurry and hence the name 'Avchit' (hurry) 'gad' (fort). In the Third Anglo-Maratha War, this fort was won over by Colonel Prother from the Peshwas in February 1818 along with other forts in the neighboring region.


 

GETTING THERE


The nearest railway station is Roha and Nidi. The Padam - Kharapti, Pingalsai and Medha village are well accessible by road.There are three routes to reach the fort.One route starts from the village Padam - Kharapti, Other route starts from the village Pingalsi, it take 2 hours to reach the fort and the other route is from village Medha, which takes about 1hr. to reach the fort top.


 

ENTRY FEES


There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID is needed.


THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND


The Padam - Kharapti is Jungle lore and enjoying

The route from Medhe village begins from a big well called "Haud". 

There is a small devi temple at the col.

From the top of the fort one can have a beautiful view of the neighbouring forts of

·       Talagad

·       Telbaila

·       Sarasgad

·       Ghangad

·       Sudhagad

·       Raigad

·       Savashnagad


 

OPENING/ CLOSING TIMINGS AND DAYS


The fort is open 24 Hrs to general public for all days of the week. One has to show their ID to enter the fort and for foreign nationals, passport is mandatory. It comes under Maharashtra tourism and department also promotes the heritage site. This fort is a must visit place if you are going on a Maharashtra tour.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT


Best time to visit as in monsoon we can see beautiful surrounding covered with greenery.









Location: Nidi Tarf Ashtami, Maharashtra 402109, India

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