Indrai Fort Maharashtra

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Indrai Fort
Maharashtra

Indrai Fort - 4490 feet high this fort is in Giridurga type. This fort of Satlal Ranges in Nashik district is considered as easy for trekkers.



A range of Sahyadri is started in the Nashik district from the tunnel. And they come to the moonlight. Next, they go up to Ankai, near Manmad. The same queue is called the Ajanta-Seventh Line. There are 4 forts in Chandwad taluka. Rajdhore, Koledar, Indrai, and Chandwad.

 

History

 

Much less history about this fort is known. This fort was surrendered to Captain Mackintosh in 1818, after the garrison in the fort saw burning of the neighbouring Rajdher fort.

 

 


GETTING THERE


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

1. VADBARE: Pass a bus to Chandrwadi from Rajdhariwadi. 6 kms from Chandwad Get down to the village, which is situated at a distance. There is a bold step to get to fort from Vadabare village. This route leads to a jerk on the way to the fort. This route comes with the potteries of the fort from the royal palace. It takes 3 hours for the fort to reach the fort.

2. Via Rajdhariwadi: Take a bus to Chandwad from Rajdhariwadi and get to Rajhalarwadi. Next to the village of Vadve is the Rajdhariwadi. There is a trek to the fort from Rajdhariwadi. This route comes with Vat Bare, coming from the village of Kadlekadip, on the fort. It takes 2 hours for the fort to reach the fort. This coconut has 2 caves coded in the skin. One of these caves contains drinking water straps. From a distance, there is a steep way to go to the fort. After reaching 150 steps, we can reach the top.




ENTRY FEES


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

Places to visit on the Indrai Fort

  • ·       The Persian inscription on the left side of the entrance.
  • ·       Lord Mahadev Temple.
  • ·       If you go a little further then 18 to 20 cave is digged in the area, Some caves of this city are suitable for staying.
  • ·       The last cave has a drinking water tank.
  • ·       From Indrai Fort,
o   Chandwad
o   Rajdhar
o   Kolldar
o   Dhodp Ikhara.

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 Indrai Fort


Accomodation on Indrai Fort


There are caves to stay on the fort. We must arrange for our own convenience. Drinking water is baram in the fort. It takes 3 hours from Vadabare village to go.


Food Facility on Indrai Fort

You should have a meal arrangement yourself.



Water Facility on Indrai Fort

There are perennial water casks 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 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: Rajderwadi, Maharashtra 423101, India

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