Santoshgad Fort Maharashtra

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Santoshgad Fort
Maharashtra

Santoshgad Fort Santoshgad Fort - This fort of 2900 feet height is in Giridurg fort. This fort of Satara-Fulton mountain range in Satara district is considered as easy for trekkers.

Sahyadri's main mountain range is divided into three parts from Pratapgad. Shabnamohamdev Range, Bamnoli Range and Mhasoba ranges of Mhasoba All the forts are Santoshgad, Warugad, Mahimgad and Vardhangad. On the hills, all the areas are less like rain but due to sugarcane farming, all the areas have become more acute. Modern amenities such as electricity, telephone are also available everywhere. It is two days long to see these forts in Phaltan Maan Taluka. Santoshgad is called the fort of Tathwad, it is said to be the fort of Tadvagad.



History

 

The name of this village is traditionally derived from Tatoba, a sage who took up his abode on the fort hill. The cave pond is said to have been made by him, and the small temple of Mahadev in the big pond is named after him. The local tradition is that this fort was built by Shivaji the Great (1630–80). In 1666 it was in the hands of Bajaji Naik Nimbalkar. In the same year Chhatrapati Shivaji after the treaty of Purandhar served under Jaysing, the Rajput general of Aurangzeb's army, against Bijapur and with his Mavlas escaladed Tathavade. The Bijapur Government again apparently got it back from the Moghals probably by treaty. Chhatrapati Shivaji retook it for himself in 1673 and in 1676 he had to retake the open country in its neighborhood, the estate-holders of which were always ready to rebel against him. The fort was taken by the Moghals in 1689, but was ceded to Shahu in 1720 in the imperial grants made to him in that year. In a revenue statement of about 1790 Tathora appears as the head of a sub-division in the Nahisdurg sarkar with a revenue of Rs. 1,120. The fort remained in the hands of the Marathas till 1818 when it was shelled by a detachment of General Pritzler's army from the plateau and a spur pointed out about half a mile to the west. A good many of the buildings and part of the walls are said to have been injured by the shelling. The commandant fled at the first few shots, the garrison followed, and the fort was taken. Its elaborate design and considerable strength for the times in which it was built may be explained by the fact that it was close to the Nizam Shahi frontier and of some importance therefore to the Bijapur government, while the constant disturbances in the neighbourhood in Chhatrapati Shivajis time would amply account for any additions he made to it.



 

GETTING THERE


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

To reach this fort, Phaltan and Satara can be reached both cities. Tathawade is situated at the foothills of the fort. Tathavade can be reached in many ways. ST services like Phaltan to Tathawade are available every half an hour. Phaltan to Tathawade is about 19 km long.

 

ENTRY FEES


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

Places to visit on the Santoshgad Fort


  • ·       The gate of the fort is left only nominal.
  • ·       The gatekeepers of the door are still in good condition.
  • ·       After coming inside the door, there is a Hanuman cave in front.
  • ·       There are residences of castles and houses.
  • ·       The guard walls, the bastions, which are the first stages of the fort are still standing in a good position.
  • ·       Many fortifications of Azmatis are found to be ruined. But there is an exception to Santoshgad.
·       From the fort on a far away region can be seen, Molaghat on the west

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 Santoshgad Fort.
The best time to visit Santoshgad Fort is during the rainy season with extra care.



Accomodation on Santoshgad Fort


Accommodation is not available on the fort. You should do your own convenience. There is no drinking water in the fort. It takes half an hour from Tathawade village to reach the fort.



Food Facility on Santoshgad Fort

We have to carry food or prepare there by yourself



Water Facility on Santoshgad Fort
Drinking water tank is available on 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: Tathawada Village, Santoshgad Path, Tathawada Gaon, Maharashtra 415523, India

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