Sidhhagad
Range
Bhimashankar
Altitude
990m
Difficulty
Hard
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About Sidhhagad
Ancient trade route: Kalyan port goods went to Junnar (major market) via the Kalyan-Mhasa-Ahupe Ghat-Junnar route. The route from Karjat joins at Mhasa. Forts Macchindragad, Gorakhgad, and Siddhagad watched over these routes and Ahupe Ghat. NOTE: Siddhagad is now in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary; visits are restricted due to forest authorities. Local village relocation may soon cut all human access.
Best time to visit
Open year-round!
Places to See
Start from Narivli village to reach the entrance. The fort summit hosts Siddhagadwadi village. Explore the temple for old scriptures and historic stones (hero stones). Find a canon (and its balls!) behind the temple. Head to the citadel via a tough, narrow path past 2 rock-cut caves. At the top: a bastion and water tank. Tip: Hire a local guide!
Journey & Transport
How to Reach
Choose Your Route to Siddhagad Fort!1. Via Jamburde (Easier & Faster) * **Start:** Kalyan to Murbad (State Transport Bus). * **Next:** Murbad to Mhasa village (Bus/Private Jeep Taxi). (Kalyan to Mhasa: 42 km). * **Then:** Mhasa to Jamburde village (5 km, local transport). * **Trailhead:** From Jamburde dam, pass the forest office check post. Follow the unpaved road past 5-8 houses to a well. Path to Siddhagad fort is left of the well. * **Note:** Requires prior permission (Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary). * **Destination:** Arrives opposite the fort entrance at Siddhagadwadi village.2. Via Narivli (Scenic Route) * **Start:** Narivli is 6 km from Jamburde. * **Trailhead:** Cross the river bridge from the village outskirts/fields; the fort path begins here. * **Views:** See Gorakhgad, Macchindragad, and Aitoba temple along the way. * **Destination:** Reaches the fort via the old entrance in Siddhagadwadi.
Important Notes
Get there fast! Jamburde to Siddhagadwadi: ~3 hours. Nariwli to Siddhagadwadi: ~4 hours.
Facilities
- StayStay Alert! Siddhagadwadi temple accommodates 10-15 people.
- FoodFood available at Siddhagadwadi village.
- WaterDrinking Water: Available