Narayangad(Amboli)

Narayangad(Amboli)

Maharashtra, SindhudurgDay hikes

Range

Amboli - Sindhudurga

Altitude

463m

Difficulty

Medium

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About Narayangad(Amboli)

Narayangad Fort (Amboli): Opposite "Kaavlesaad" point in Amboli. Built to guard the Paarpoli ghat trade route and served as an Octroi collection center. Few locals from Gele village know its history. The route from Gele is straightforward with slopes through a dense forest (watch for wild animals). Perfect for an off-beat Amboli adventure!

Best time to visit

Avoid Monsoon Season.

History & Significance

Built by Anasaheb Fond Sawant of Sawantwadi.

Places to See

Fort Highlights: * **Remnants:** Few remains exist (Goddess Sateri Devi temple, sculpted stones, house ruins). * **Views:** See Manohar-Mansantoshgad (West) and Kalesaad point (East). * **North View:** Spot three pinnacles on Gangotri Laginvaada. The highest is Mhataricha gunda; the others are Navara and Navari. * **Location:** Separated from the main range by a valley. * **Alternate Route:** Climb the opposite mountain to find two dense forest shrines: * **Lingi:** Features a Shiv linga and a Nadndi. * **Mhartaal:** Open-air idols. * **Safety Tip:** Dense forest cover\! A route guide is strongly advised.

Journey & Transport

Time to Reach

1 hr from Gele Village.

How to Reach

**Getting Here:**1. **To Amboli:** Amboli hill station is 32 km from Sawantwadi. Regular buses run from Sawantwadi. 2. **To Gele Village (Fort Base):** Gele is 7 km from Amboli. 3. **Driving Route:** Take the Amboli-Belgaum highway. 4. **Turn-off:** 5.5 km from Amboli (1 km before Aajra junction), take the diversion towards Kaavlesaad point & Gele village. 5. **At the Junction:** Turn left. The right road goes to Kaavlesaad; the left road goes to Gele village. 6. **Final Approach:** Drive to the temple in Gele. From the temple, a cement road leads to the fields. Look for a small path to the right here—it leads directly to the fort\!

Important Notes

Get a Route Guide for Your Trek!

Facilities

  • StayNo Accommodation Facility
  • FoodNo Food Facility Available
  • WaterNo Drinking Water Available