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Dhodap Fort (Baglan)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ki jai.....
Dhodap Fort (Baglan)
LOCATION: 261 kms from Mumbai, 283 kms from Pune, 77 kms from Nashik, 24 Kms from vadalibhoi, 24 Kms from Dhodambe.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.
Dhodap Fort (Baglan)
Dhodap Fort is located in the Baglan area of Nashik district. There are two main hill ranges in Baglan area, the Selbari range is south of the Dolbari hill range. These two ranges run parallel to each other in east-west direction.
Fort Information:
Dhodap Fort (Baglan)
Location Details: Dhodap Fort (Baglan)
Base Village: Hattigaon (or Hatti) and Kanherwadi.
Nearest Railway Station: Nashik
Fort Height: 4829 ft
Difficulty: Med – High.
History:
During 850 A. D. to 1060 A. D. the Chandwad region and the Dhodap fort was ruled by the Yadav King Dhrudprahar. Chandwad was the capital (then known as handradityapur). The Khiljis conquered Dhodap and ruled here from 1312 A. D. to 1347 A. D.
Then till 1487 A.D, this region was under the Brahmin rule. The Nizams conquered Dhodap and ruled it till 1637 A. D. The Nizam army could not fight against the huge army of the Mughals and so they lost the battle. History mentions the rule of the Peshwas over this region.
The great ruler Raghobadada decided to revolt against Peshwas on the basis of this fort. But the Peshwas won and imprisoned Raghobadada in this very fort in 1778 A.D.
The Fort complex is interspersed with caves and tunnels, making it a strategic location for a military outpost. When Captain Briggs of the East India Company visited the Fort in 1818, he remarked on the formidable fortifications. There were guns and other weaponry including 1,590 matchlock balls, two pieces of lead, and a large quantity of gunpowder. He also reported the presence of rock-cut storehouses and a large water-supply.
How to reach Dhodap Fort (Baglan):
By Road: Base Village for Dhodap Fort (Baglan) is Hattigaon (or Hatti) and Kanherwadi village.
- Best route for folks from Mumbai and Pune come to Nashik.
- Take a bus from Nahik station to CBS Nashik to vadalibhoi and catch bus to Hattigaon (or Hatti) and Kanherwadi village (Hattigaon (or Hatti) and Kanherwadi Base village is same for both forts).
- Hattigaon/Hatti: This is one of the most common starting points for the trek.
- Kanherwadi: This is another option for starting the trek, often mentioned as an alternative route alongside Hatti.
By Train: Nashik station which is around 77 kms.
By Air: Nashik airport which is around 60 kms.
Dhodap Fort (Baglan) Images :
Blogger post Link: https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/07/35-hargad-baglan.html
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