Fort Gagangad

Fort Gagangad

Location: 55 km west from Kolhapur.

Base Village: Gaganbawda.

Height: 978 meter above from sea level.

Brief History: Raja Bhoj II (Shilahara dynasty) built Gagangad in 1190. After that, Singhan Yadava defeated King Bhoj in 1209 and captured this fort. After dividing of Bahamani dynasty this fort went under Adilshahi dynasty. In Maratha Empire, Chh. Rajaram Maharaj appoint there chief of Ramchandrapant Amatya as Jahagir. In 1844 British army demolished Gagangad fort.

Gagangad also known as Gaganbawda is located 55 km from Kolhapur. Gaganbawda is a hill station on the way to Sindhudurg district and Goa and also known for Mahayogi Gagangiri Maharaj.

What to See:

  • Entrance of Fort
  • Balekilla.
  • Well on Balekilla.
  • Gorgeous views in Karul Ghat.
  • Mahayogi Gagangiri Maharaj Monastery.
  • View of Bhuibawda Ghat
  • Old entrance remnants, today not in used.
  • Ancient caves.
  • Gaibi Gahininath Mandir/Masjid

Where to Stay:

Many Hotels and restaurant are available in Gaganbawda. Also has Yatri Nivas on Gagangiri Monastery.