Dategad
Range
Bamnoli
Altitude
152m
Difficulty
Easy
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About Dategad
Discover Dategad Fort
Best time to visit
Best Time to Go
Places to See
**Fascinating Spots** **Entry & Idols:** Find the battered door to reach the top. Inside, spot the massive 10–12ft idols of Lord Ganapati and Lord Hanuman, sculpted right into the fort walls—a rare sight\! **The Ascent:** Climb just 20 steps past the entrance to reach the fort top. **Architectural Marvel:** Turn left and descend \~50 vertical steps to an incredible well. A sacred Shivlinga rests at its mouth. Look for other water cisterns nearby. **Quick Visit:** The small fort top means you can explore all these spots in about 30 minutes\!
Journey & Transport
Time to Reach
Tolewadi to Fort Top: 1 Hour Hike!
How to Reach
How to Reach Dategad:1. Start at Patan village (Karhad - Koyananagar route). 2. Take the Chiplun road from the Patan ST bus stand. 3. Climb the hill behind Patan (approx. 45 min) to reach a dargah. 4. Continue past the dargah, house, and plateau to Tolewadi (approx. 45 min). 5. From Tolewadi, follow the valley brim route to Dategad base (approx. 30 min). 6. Steps lead to the fort top. Total relaxed journey from Patan: \~2.5 hours.
Facilities
- StayNo accommodation available on-site.
- FoodNo food facility available on-site.
- WaterNo Drinking Water Available.