Ghangad Fort Maharashtra
Ghangad Fort Maharashtra Ghangad is a fort situated near 30km from Lonavla-Khandala and 100 km from Pune in Maharashtra state, India.This fort is an important fort in Pune district. The fort restoration is done by the Shivaji Maharaj Trail group with the help of local villagers. The fort is at least 300 years old. History This fort was used for keeping prisoners and for keeping watch on the trade route from Pune to Konkan.Until 1818 this fort was under the Maratha empire. This fort was surrendered to British forces after the fall of Korigad on 17-March-1818 GETTING THERE Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses available to Lonavala, The fort can be reached by road via Tamhini ghat road or via Lonavla.The nearest town is Lonavla which is 30km from the base village of the fort i.e. Ekole. ENTRY FEES There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID is needed. Places to visit on the ghangad Fort · ...