Durg Dhakoba
Range
Bhimashankar
Altitude
1249m
Difficulty
Medium
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About Durg Dhakoba
Discover Durg & Dhakoba Forts! Located in the Naneghat and Jivdhan mountain ranges. Dhakoba is south of Naneghat/Jivdhan, with Durg standing behind it. The area is remote, with few villages struggling for basic needs. Farming is the primary occupation.
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
Places to See
No prominent structures remain, but it's easy to imagine this site's past as a military base.
Journey & Transport
How to Reach
Start at Junnar-Aaptale-Aamboli. Take a bus from Junnar to Aamboli village (1.5 hours). You'll get your first view of Dhakoba here! The path from the village leads to a fort plateau (1.5 hours), passing 3 caves on the way. On the plateau, take the right path toward Dhakoba. Descend through the forest to a stream. After a 1-hour walk, you'll see Fort Durg from the plateau. From there, the left path leads to Durg, and the right path leads to the Durga temple.
Facilities
- StayNo facilities on the forts, but options nearby! Stay overnight: Dhakoba Foothills Temple (sleeps 15) or Durga Temple (sleeps 5).
- FoodOn-Site Dining
- WaterDrinking Water Source: Water ponds for drinking are located right next to the temples near Dhakoba and Durg.