Irshalgad Fort Maharashtra

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Irshalgad Fort
Maharashtra



This fort is 3700 feet high, in the Giridurg fort. This fort in Matheran mountain range of Thane district is considered to be extremely difficult for trekers.

Irshalgad is a fort in Karjat division. Karjat, Malanggad and Prabalgad are the forts coming up in Konkan. On the way from the Kalyan-Pune railway line, Malanggad, Deoni's cone, Matheran, Peab, Mhasamal, Prabalgad and Irshalgad catch the attention of everyone. Life in this area is as common as it is. Due to the abundance of rain, rice cultivation is very large in the whole world. As the fort is closer to the highway, it is possible to drive by road to the town of Pitha.


History


It is wrong to say this fort as a fortress, because it is said that because Irshal is a cone. So, there is no such mention in his history. In May 1666, Shivrajaya took all the land till Kalyan, Bhiwandi and Raryi. This fort was in possession of the Marathas. Irshal is the strongest neighbor of Prabalgad. On 23rd January, 1972, there was a tragic downturn on the same coin, that Kumar Prakash Durga fell from the fort and sadly ended. Every year, on 26th January, Mumbai-Thane climbers gather here for its memorial.


 

GETTING THERE


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



The road head, if travelling by your own vehicle is Nanivali village near Chowk town. Chowk town lies on NH4 that connects Panvel with Karjat. Chowk also has a train station (Station code CHOK) . (Pune - Bhusaval express) stops at Chowk train station. From Chowk, Nanivali village (the starting point of this trek) is a comfortable 2.3 kilometres walk. From Nanivali village you follow a wide well defined path till Irshalwadi village. The path climbs a steep ridge and then tapers to an easy ascend till Irshalwadi. From Irshalwadi village head towards a temple dedicated to a local deity and access the Irshalgad plateau via a west-east axis.



ENTRY FEES


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

Places to visit on the Irshalgad Fort


  • ·       Irshal Machi
  • ·       The water tank
  • ·       After climbing a little above the stairs, a pond of water is on the left and a skewer on the other side. This water is suitable to drink.
  • ·       Moving forward from the passage leads to the cone. To get to the pinnacle, there is a need to know how to ride the rug.
  • ·       On the opposite side of the fort, we see the area of

o   Prabalgad
o   Matheran
o   Chanderi
o   Malanggad
o   Karnala
o   Manikgad.


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 Irshalgad Fort

Accomodation on Irshalgad Fort


Irshalawadi can accommodate 5 to 6 people. It takes one hour from Irshalwadi to go.



Food Facility on Jivdhan Fort

We have to make a meal by Yourselves.


Water Facility on Jivdhan Fort



Until March, there is water on the cistern at the same time.




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: Chowk - Irshalgad Rd, Nadhal, Maharashtra 410206, India

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