Ghangad
Ghangad
is situated on western side of Mulshi River, which is called as Korbarase Maval. This fort is surrounded by Korigad, Telbaila and Sudhagad, but still lonely and separated.
How To Go:-
- From Lonavala:-
To reach ghangad there is only 1 way which comes from Ekole village,to reach ekole catch bus called Bhamburde from Lonavala S.T. Stand. by this bus reach to Bhamburde & from bhamburde reach to yekole by walking.one will take approx 30 mins to reach ekole from bhamburde.
Facsinating Spots:-
One can reach the fort by a path from left of the fort. As you enter from the devastated structure of big entrance, you can see some remnants of old palaces along with some water tanks which are now in very bad condition. You can see Sudhagad, Sarasgad and wall of Tailbaila from the fort, also Nandand Ghat, Savvashincha Ghat and Bhorpaychi Nal, which descend to Konkan. There is only one way from Ekole village which takes you to the fort. Firstly reach Lonavla, and then take a bus to Bhaburde village, which is nearly 40 km away from Lonavla. Then another 20 min. walk from village takes you to the Ekole village. On the way to the fort, you can see a temple of Goddess Garjai. In this temple there is a Shilalekh which says Shree Garaai Maharajachi and Kille Ghangadachi. From the left side of this temple, is a way to the fort. Further you will reach to a steep patch of 15 ft. It is advisable to carry long rope to climb it, which will directly take you to the fort.
Water Availability:-
since water tanks are not in good condition,water is not available on the fort.
Food Availability:-
one have to do their own arrangement of food
Shelter Availability:-
There is a small cave on fort but fort is too small so no need to stay on fort.
Difficulty Rating:-
Difficult
Time To Reach on Top:-
30 mins. from Ekole village |
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