Mandangad
Range
Konkan
Altitude
199m
Difficulty
Medium
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About Mandangad
Mandangad & Bankot forts protected the vital Savitri River trade route.
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
History & Significance
Mandangad Fort: Built by King Bhoj. In 1661, held by Jaswantrao Dalvi (Adilshahi Sardar), who had besieged Vishalgad during Shivaji Maharaj's escape from Panhalgad. When Shivaji Maharaj defeated Kartalabkhan and marched to Dabhol, Jaswantrao fled to Shringarpur, giving the fort to Shivaji Maharaj without a fight. Later held by Angres and Siddis, until the British captured it in 1818.
Places to See
Mandangad Highlights: * **Mountain:** Built on a mountain with 2 summits. Water tank on the higher summit. * **Fortification:** Located on the lower, flatter part. Entrance is destroyed, but bastions remain. * **Landmark:** Reconstructed Ganesh temple here. * **Clear Day Views:** See Savitri River, Raigad, and Varandha pass.
Journey & Transport
How to Reach
Mandangad: Start in Raigad District! Drive via Ambet-Mhapral (past the toll before Mahad). Base village Dhangarwadi is 2 km from Mandangad city (accessible by vehicle). Trek to the top in just 20 minutes!
Important Notes
Visit Mandangad & Bankot in one day! Stay in Velas, famous for its "Turtle Conservation Project."
Facilities
- StayAccommodation: Ganesh Temple
- FoodNo Food On-Site
- WaterDrinking Water Available