Raikot
Range
Nil
Altitude
499m
Difficulty
Medium
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About Raikot
Raikot Fort: Strategically located in Kondaibari Ghat to guard the crucial Surat-Burhanpur trade route!
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
History & Significance
Raikot Fort: Built by King Ahir primarily as a watch tower for vital trade routes. Note: Its size suggests no garrison was stationed here, and historical information is scarce.
Places to See
Explore the ruins! See fort wall remnants in a trench on the way from Raikot village. Note: The fort is now a farm, contributing to its ruin. Features include a lake and a bastion. Access from Morkaranj village features rock-built stairs. Near the stairs is a cave (10x20), but overnight stays are not advised. The beautiful, steep valley surrounding the fort on three sides is called Makad-dari.
Journey & Transport
Time to Reach
Time to Reach: 1 hr from Raikot 2 hrs from Morkaranj
How to Reach
REACHING RAIKOT FORT **Access Point: Kondaibari Ghat** The fort is accessible from Kondaibari (start of ghat) or Morkaranj (end of ghat), both on the Dhule-Surat route. **Route 1: Kondaibari** * **From Dhule:** Kondaibari village is 70 km away (Dhule-Surat route). * **To Raikot Village:** Take the Nandurbar road diversion (3 km from Kondaibari). Pass Navagaon (4 km) and Lagadvaad (2 km) to reach Raikot (2 km). * **Final Ascent:** Follow the path from Hanuman temple to a trench. Climb the trench to reach the fort. The high-altitude surroundings make the final climb easier\!**Route 2: Morkaranj** Take a small path from Morkaranj village through the Makad-dari valley, then follow the rock-built stairs to the fort entrance.
Important Notes
Butterfly Paradise & Scenic Views! After monsoon, the fort area is swarming with butterflies. Don't miss the eye-pleasing beauty from Kondaibari to Raikot. Tip: Forts of Bhamer and Raikot can be visited together in a single day from Dhule.
Facilities
- StayNo Accommodation On-Site
- FoodNo Food Info Available
- WaterNo drinking water facility available.