Birwadi Fort Maharashtra

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Birwadi Fort
Maharashtra



Birwadi Fort - This fort of 1200 feet height is in Giridurg fort. This fort of Roha Dongarange in Raigad district is considered to be easy in trekkers.


There are many smaller forts like Ghosalgad, Talgad, Mangad Kurdugad, Birwadi, in the mountain ranges beginning from Dahigigadad of Rohai. Birbhadi Fort, which is not far from anywhere in history, is 18 km away from Rohiya. It's at the distance. It is easy to see the fort within 1 to 2 hours.


History

 

In 1648, this fort was built by Shivaji Maharaj, along with Lingana fort, after capturing Kalyan. This fort was used to keep watch on the Revdanda creek and to check the activities of Siddhi.



 

GETTING THERE


Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly

There is only one way to get fort. It goes through the village of Birawadi. There is a village called Chanra on Roha Murud road. 18 kms from Rohiya Up to 5 kms from Murud 5km above Chanera village There is a Chanera village on top. 5 km from Birbhadi village from Chanera village Is up Birwadi is a village situated at the bottom. There is a trek to the fort from the village. It takes half an hour to reach the fort from Birwadi village.



ENTRY FEES


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



Places to visit on the Birwadi Fort


  • ·       On reaching the fort from the village, there is a magnificent temple of Bhavani Mata on the way.

  • ·       There are about 100 constructed steps to go to the temple.

  • ·       There is a 6-statue of Lord Shiva standing on the side of the temple.

  • ·       There is a water cistern digging in the rock at one place. He called it 'a horse cage.'

  • ·       After going we enter the fort directly. There are many residences of fallen castle on the fort.

  • ·       There are many water tanks on the fort.


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


Any time you can visit Birwadi Fort



Accomodation on Birwadi Fort

There is no lodging facility on the fort, but there is a provision of 20 people living in Birwadi village.

 Food Facility on Birwadi Fort

You should take a meal yourself.

Water Facility on Birwadi Fort


There is a pond of drinking water on the fort.
Note:
The Images which have been used here are from travelling freaks who have been wandering out there in nature sharing their experiences about how to do If images which are here are by them only, If you have any problem or query please do mail me and also suggestions are welcomed
Location: Nidi Tarf Ashtami, Maharashtra 402109, India

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