Konkandiva Fort (transliteration: Konkandiva Qilа̄) is a fort located 70 km from Pune in Maharashtra. This fort is on the boundary of Raigad and Pune district. The fort was important as a surveillance fort to keep watch on the possible attack on the Raigad fort through Ghol Village side along the Mutha river.[1]

Konkandiva Fort
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Konkandiva fort
Konkandiva Fort is located in Maharashtra
Konkandiva Fort
Konkandiva Fort
Konkandiva Fort is located in India
Konkandiva Fort
Konkandiva Fort
Coordinates18°17′39.2″N 73°25′21.8″E / 18.294222°N 73.422722°E / 18.294222; 73.422722
TypeHill fort
Height2953 Ft.
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlled by Maratha Confederacy (1739–1818)
 United Kingdom  India (1947-)
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsStone

How to reach

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There are two routes to reach the fort. The route from Konkan region is tough and the nearest town is Mahad which is 61  km from Mumbai. The base village of the fort is Sandoshi which is 32  km from Mahad. There are good hotels at Mahad. The trekking path passes through the kavlya ghat hillock north of the Sandoshi. The second route starts from Village Gajarewadi which is near Ghol in Pune district. This route is very safe and wide. Both the routes meet at a col on the northern side of the fort. The trek path is then steep and requires efforts to climb in rainy season.[2] The villagers from the local village Gajrewadi make night stay and food arrangements at a reasonable cost.

Places to see

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There is a cave and a few rock-cut water cisterns on the fort to be seen.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Konkan Diva Fort Trek Near Pune". web1.abmra.in. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  2. ^ "Kokandiwa, Raigad District, Western Ghats, India, Adventure, Trekking". trekshitiz.com. Retrieved 2018-12-09.