Avchitgad fort near Roha- Complete guide

About Avchitgad fort:

The sight of Avchitgad in South Konkan, on the banks of the river Kundalika, surrounded by a thick forest on the hills, is magnificent. The settlement of Pingalsai, located 5 km above Rohya, is where the fort’s height begins to rise to 300 m. Because of the many trees, the path to the fort is pleasant. The fort, which was surrounded on all sides by ramparts and bastions, was crucial for defending the Kundalika river.

The eastern entrance under the tower is where the path from Medha village enters the fort. On this walkway, there is a war sculpture called Veergal. Near the east-facing entryway, a stone has a carving of Sharbha on it. The fort’s south tower has a gate, but it is in poor shape. There is a 1796 AD inscription on the stone. On the fort, there is a lake. Nearby this lake is a shrine dedicated to Lord Mahadev. On the lower west side of this lake, there is a group of seven tanks.

How to reach Avchitgad?

The base villages of Padam-Kharapti, Medha, and Pengalsai are easily reachable by private vehicle and have good road access. While Medha is 7.5 km away from the Mumbai-Roha highway, Pengalsai is only 5 kilometres.
To get to Roha by public transportation, take a ST bus. The base villages can then be reached via local private transportation from Roha. Additionally, ST buses travel directly from Roha to the settlement of Medha.
The closest train stations, Roha and Nidi, are where you can board a bus to get to the base settlements.

There are three incredibly simple route methods to go to the Avchitgad Fort excursion.

The first one starts from Padam-Kharapti village. The journey, which takes around two hours to complete, begins at an abandoned factory located in the village. The walk offers a rewarding experience for hiking and trekking through the fort’s surrounding thick forest.

The second path begins in the village of Medha. The walk begins at a significant landmark known as Haud. As we climb through the dense forest, it takes us almost an hour to reach the front bastion.

The fort can be reached in about two hours by the third path, which departs from Pengalsai village.

Accomodation at Avchitgad:

No accommodation is available at the top of the fort.

Food and Drinking water:

Your are required to carry your food. But there are tanks with drinking water on top.

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