Hadsar

Fort Hadsar: AKA Parvatgad. Built by the Satvaahanas to control the Naneghat trade route near Ahmednagar (Nagar). Key history: Exchanged in the 1637 Shahaji Raje-Mughal treaty. Conquered by British forces in 1818, after which its main features were demolished.

Explore Hadsar Fort’s Hidden Gems! Start at the stunning medieval entrance gates: Twin doors in a tunnel, rock-carved steps, and the unique "Gomukhi" construction. Inside, the path splits: one leads uphill, the other to the second gate. Pass the second gate to find a cistern with potable water. Nearby are three huge, rock-carved stores (not for stay) and rock images of Lord Ganesh. To the right, discover a big pond with a Mahadeo Temple (six-cornered hall) and a huge Nandi. The temple features idols of Lord Ganesh, Garuda (Eagle), and Lord Hanuman. The pond fills completely in monsoon and has a stonewalled structure at its center. Adjacent is a strong bastion. Below, find a sand-filled cistern. Proceed to a carved-out surveying cave, offering a splendid view of the Manikdoh dam and the full range of Chavand, Naneghat, Shivneri, Bhairavgad, and Jeevdhan.