Fort Pargad

Location: 140th km southeast of Kolhapur

Height: 738 meter from sea level

Brief History: Pargad was built by Chh. Shivaji Maharaj to keep  hold on Portuguese, enemy of Marathas. The fort which is about forty acres in area is mostly out of repair. Part of the walls, which only line the crests of ravines and one gateway are fallen. The water-supply is from six reservoirs four of which are in repair. A temple of Bhavani and two broken pieces of cannon are the only other remains in the fort. Chh. Shivaji Maharaja ordered to Tanaji Malusare’s son Raiba to maintain this fort. Today's, descendant of Tanaji Malusare’s is staying and maintaining this fort.

What to see:

• Maruti Temple
• Bhavani Temple
• Bhalekar Buruj, Phadnis Buruj, Mahadev Buruj
• Gunjal Lake, Mahadev Lake, Phatak Lake, Ganesh Lake.
• Vithoji Malave’s Samadhi.

Where to Stay:

You can have place to stay for a night in homes of villagers, but you have to arrange for your food by own.