Dhakoba
Range
Bhimashankar
Altitude
1249m
Difficulty
Medium
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About Dhakoba
South of Jivdhan & Naneghat: A mountain range with tall hills, vertical rock patches, and dense forests! Key spots include forts/pinnacles like Kalsubai(5200), Kuland(4800), Ratangad(4200), Ajoba(4600), Harishchandragad(4600), Jivdhan(3800), Durga fort(3900), Siddhagad(3200), and Nanacha Angtha/Nana Thumb. Passes here include Naneghat, Darya ghat, Sakurdi ghat, Ahupe ghat, Sadade ghat, and Malshej ghat. Fort Dhakoba is located in this area, straight line with Durg fort. Note: This secluded region lacks many basic facilities. Locals mainly farm and dairy.
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
History & Significance
Dhakoba Fort: Built as a watch tower to guard vital trade routes! It monitored traffic from Vaishakhare to the ghat regions. Goods were shipped via Kalyan creek port.
Places to See
No fort remnants here! But the view is incredible: spot Naneghat, Jivdhan fort (backside), Darya ghat, and the Konkan region.
Journey & Transport
How to Reach
Hike to the Fort: Start at Amboli village (via Junnar-Aptole). Follow the path behind the Lord Ganesh temple to Darya ghat. Look for a left diversion. Continue, keeping Darya ghat on your right, until you reach a cave and the Lord Dwarkeshwar temple. From here, it's ~2 hours to the base village (Goddess Durga temple). The final ascent to the fort is tricky, taking ~20 mins. Allow ~2 hours to reach Dhakoba from Durg fort.
Important Notes
Visit Dhakoba & Durg Forts together!
Facilities
- StayBase Village Temple: Sleeps 15.
- FoodNo Food Facility On-Site
- WaterWater ponds near the temple.