Fort : Dhangad

Distance	35 km from Lonavala	Height	3000 ft
Days	1 day	Difficulty	Medium
Base Village	Korigad	District	Korigad
Shelter	There is no accomodation facility on the fort. But around 20 people can be easily accomodated in the Garjai temple.

Overview

Dhangad a.k.a Ghangad is situated on the western side of Mulshi river, which is called as Korbarase Maval. This fort is surrounded be Korigad, Tailabaila and Sudhagad, but still lonely and separated.

Places of Interest

One can reach the fort by a path from the left of the fort. As you enter from the devastated structure of big entrance, you can see some remnants of old palaces along with some water tanks which are now in very bad condition. You can see Sudhagad, Sarasgad and wall of Tailabaila from the fort, also Nandand Ghat, Savvashincha Ghat and Bhorpaychi Nal, which descend to Konkan.

History

There is not much documentation explorer about history of the fort. Earlier it was with Koli Samant, then with Adilshah and later with the Marathas.

How to Reach

There is only one way from Ekole village which takes you to the fort. Firstly reach Lonavla, and then take a bus to Bhaburde village, which is nearly 40 km away from Lonavla. Then another 20 min. walk from village takes you to the Ekole village. On the way to the fort, you can see a temple of Goddess Garjai. In this temple there is a Shilalekh which says ‘Shree Garaai Maharajachi and Kille Ghangadachi’. From the left side of this temple, is a way to the fort. Further you will reach to a steep patch of 15 ft. It is advisable to carry long rope to climb it, which will directly take you to the fort.

Food Facility

You have to make your own arrangements.

Drinking Water Facility

Water is not available on the fort.