Arjungad

Arjungad

Maharashtra, Valsad (Gujarat)Day hikes

Range

Nil

Altitude

399m

Difficulty

Easy

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About Arjungad

Arjungad Fort: Named after Arjun (Mahabharat), who folklore says kidnapped Subhadra here. Built later by Chimaji Appa. Was controlled by the Portuguese. Visit the Mahalaxmi Temple right in the center (steps provided). A frequently visited historical site.

Best time to visit

Visit: July–March

Places to See

Walk 10 mins (via bastion) to the East-facing fort entrance. The doorway, fortified walls, and 6 bastions are well-preserved. Find the temple, a large water tank, and gatekeeper porches inside. See the Kolak river to the south. The entire trail is small and takes only ~10 minutes.

Journey & Transport

Time to Reach

10 min from Base

How to Reach

**By Rail:** Take a passenger train to Bagwada station (on the Vapi–Surat route). Arjungad is 2 km from the station; take an auto-rickshaw to the base. **By Road:** The fort is 6 km from Vapi, right off the Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway.

Facilities

  • StayNo Accommodation On-Site
  • FoodNo Food Facility
  • WaterNo Drinking Water Available