Sumargad fort Maharashtra

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Sumargad fort
Maharashtra



Sumargad is a less visited forts in Ratnagiri district.

This fort lies east of the Khed. It is about 19 km from Khed city. There are no human settlements around the fort. There are two ways to reach Sumargad one; is from Mahipatgad and the other one from Rasalgad. The trek to this fort is through remote forest area. Very less history is known about this fort.

Sumargad is the same as the name. 'Yengaon cost by holding a tree on the edge of the rising Goneen is said to have written about this fort. This fort comes along with Rasalgad and Mahipatgad. The fort is very neglected due to its difficult forest and the difficult way to get to the fort.

This fort in Mahabaleshwar Koyana mountain range of Mahabaleshwar district is considered as difficult for Trekkers.


HistorY

In the past there was a festival in the name of goddess. During this festival an incident took place in which villagers of both villages died falling from the cliff while balancing the pole. Hence after which it was shifted to Rasalgad.

The fort does not have any prominent history. The fort Sumargad is still in good condition it is completely built in black stone. The fort has 16 guns on the fort. The entrance to the fort is difficult and has tough climb to reach the fort.



GETTING THERE


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

There is only one way to reach Sumargad. This route goes above a trough. Both of these parts come in a single window. Get down from the Mahipat fort to the opposite direction and not return to the village of Vadibelard. There are two or three houses in the street. A few steps down from here, it takes a strain, cross it and cross the front of the mountain. In the next half an hour, we reach a pass. Moving the route from the ridge to the left leads directly to the road. After coming along this path, you reach a cliff in a while. It is difficult for the next train to move forward. It is very good if you have a near rope, it is very good to go to the fort from the pond. If you want to come from Rasalgad to Sumargad, there is a ray of Dhanagara rast along the way. However, the distance from Raasagad to Sumargad is four and a half hours.


ENTRY FEES


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



Places to visit on the Sumargad fort

  • ·       There is a water tank in front of the fort.
  • ·       There is a cave inside the tanks,It contains Shiva's body and idol of Goddess.
  • ·       If one goes to the front track, then a circular road turns into a tunnel. A cross-stopping cave appears in one place while crossing the hill, There are two rooms in this cave.
  • ·       The fort has steep cliffs on all the sides.
  • ·       The many rock cut water cisterns on the fort.
  • ·       There is cave on the fort with Shivalinga.
  • ·       From the top of fort

o   Mahipatgad
o   Rasalgad
o   Chakdev
o   Parvatgad are seen


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 Sumargad fort.
The best time to visit Sumargad fort is during the winter season.  


Accomodation on Sumargad fort


No accommodation facility on fort

Food Facility on Sumargad fort

We have to carry food or prepare there by yourself

Water Facility on Sumargad 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: Ghera-sumargad, Maharashtra 415730, India

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