Santoshgad
Range
Mhasoba, Satara
Altitude
883m
Difficulty
Medium
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About Santoshgad
Explore the Sahyadri! This range splits into 3 parts: Shambhu Mahadev, Bamnoli, and Mhasoba Ranges. The Mhasoba Range (Maan district) hosts 4 forts: Santoshgad (a.k.a. Fort of Tathawada), Varugad, Mahimangad, and Vardhangad. Plan 2 days to visit all four!
Best time to visit
Visit anytime!
Places to See
Discover Santoshgad Fort! This historic fort has 3 distinct sections: Defensive walls, the flat mountain portion, and the "Balekilla" (top citadel). Key Spots: * Math (Monastery): Find a cave with a water tank and a statue of "Valmiki Rishi" nearby. Access the fort's main entrance by taking the path left of the monastery, past a small temple. * Entrance: While the main gate is largely gone, guard porches remain intact. * Inside: After entry, find the 'Hanuman Take' tank, remnants of old structures/warehouses, and a large stepped water tank. A Shiva temple is also inside.The outer walls and Bastions are well-preserved. Allow a couple of hours for a full visit. Watch the surrounding area! To the west lies the "Molghaat" range, home to Seetamai mountain and Fort Varugad.
Journey & Transport
Time to Reach
30 mins from base village
How to Reach
**Getting Here:** * **Location:** Tathawada village is 19 km SW of Phaltan. * **Bus:** Maharashtra State Transport buses run every 30 mins from Phaltan to Tathawada. You can also take the Satara-Phaltan bus (via PuseGaon-MolaGhat). PuseGaon to Tathawada is 23 km. * **Trek:** A proper trail leads from Tathawada to the fort (30 mins trek). * **Private Vehicle:** Pune to Phaltan is \~2.5 hours driving. Private vehicles can cover all 4 forts in this range in 2 days. * **Nearby:** out the restored 'BalSiddha' temple in Tathawada village (restored 1762).
Facilities
- StayNo Accommodation on site.
- FoodBring your own food!
- WaterPotable water is available via the fort's water tank.