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Nhavigad Fort | |
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Nashik district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 20°49′59.2″N 74°02′41.5″E / 20.833111°N 74.044861°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 4100 feet |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1400 |
Materials | Stone |
Location | Maharashtra, India |
Trailheads | Patalwadi to Nhavigad |
Use | Hiking |
Highest point | Nhavigad top |
Lowest point | Patalwadi |
Grade | Tough |
Difficulty | Three star trek |
Season | October to May |
Sights | Mangi-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.