Nhavigad

Nhavigad Fort
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Nhavigad fort from Patalwadi village
Nhavigad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Nhavigad Fort
Nhavigad Fort
Coordinates20°49′59.2″N 74°02′41.5″E / 20.833111°N 74.044861°E / 20.833111; 74.044861
TypeHill fort
Height4100 feet
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
Built1400
MaterialsStone
LocationMaharashtra, India
TrailheadsPatalwadi to Nhavigad
UseHiking
Highest pointNhavigad top
Lowest pointPatalwadi
GradeTough
DifficultyThree star trek
SeasonOctober to May
SightsMangi-Tungi, Salher, Salota, Hargad, Mulher, Mora forts

Nhavigad is also called as Nhavagad or Ratangad. It is located in the Baglan area of Nashik district. There are two main hill ranges in Baglan area the Selbari range and Dholbari range. These two ranges run parallel to each other in east-west direction. Nhavigad is located in Selbari mountain range. All these forts were maintained to keep watch on the Burhanpur-Surat ancient commercial road. The road passes between the two hill ranges. Nhavigad is a small fort, but very difficult to climb.