Description

The Mandesh section of Satara district is drought-prone. But the forts in this area are worth seeing. One such fort is Vardhangad at the entrance of Khatav taluka. From a distance, the fort looks like an inverted coconut mill.

It is believed that this fort was built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from the structure of the fortifications, towers and construction of the main gate of Vardhangad fort.

It is recorded that Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was present at this fort in 1661 AD.

Two beautiful guns are kept at the entrance of the village. On going further towards the fort, the main gate between the crenellated towers can be seen. After entering through the door, there is a temple of Vardhanimata on a high hill.

The Goddess’ festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Vardhangad during Navratri. The distance between Satara and Vardhangad is 30 kilometres.

How to Reach

287 KM from Mumbai Airport via Pune, Satara, Koregaon, Vardhangad
91.6 Km from Pune via Shirwal, Surur, Kadegaon
134 KM from Kolhapur via Karad, Aundh, Vardhangad
344 KM from Goa via Belgavi, Kolhapur, Karad, Aundh, Vardhangad
30.6 KM from Satara Bus Stand via Koregaon