Hadsar Fort - Unique with It's Entrance Gate.

 Hadsar Fort

Unique with It's Entrance Gate

               photo by- Mohit bhivare

                 Hadsar Fort is amongst the amazing forts of Junnar region. It is situated in Junnar region of Pune District in Maharashtra, India. This fort is also known as Parvatgad. The construction of the entrance gate is the uniqueness of this fort. Hadsar Fort was mentioned in the treaty of Purandar between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mughals.

History

                 Hadsar Fort is believed to be built in the satvahan Era with Nizamshahi. This fort was meant for protection of the ancient trade route from Mawal to Kalyan via Naneghat. Adilshashi and Qutubshahi were been trying to take over Nizamshahi and Shahaji Raje tried saving Nizamshahi from being annexed. At the end the Fort was acquired by Adilshashi. It was brought under the Maratha Empire as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered it. Then after it was annexed by Mughal in the treaty of Purandar between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mughals. Later it was once again won by Maratha. In 1818, this fort was captured by British. And presently it is in jurisdiction of Govt. Of Maharashtra. 

Things to see on Hadsar Fort

                photo by- Anand jadhav

                 The uniqueness of the Fort is the astonishing entrance gate. This unique construction of entrance gate is not seen elsewhere. There is a marvellous sculpture design of the bastion. There are compartment for sentries (soldiers), water cistern, rock cut steps inviting to the fort are all sculptured from single rock. Caves few metres away from pond.

   Photo by- durg_bhatkanti_trekkers

                  At the top of the Fort, there is Mahadev temple. There are rock cut idols of Lord Ganesh, Garud and Hanuman in the temple. There is manikdoh water reservoir at the highest view point. There is Serene lake near the main fort. 

Informative Source

• Distance from Pune - By Roadway it is about 106km from Pune towards North. 

• Distance from Kalyan and Thane - Village Hadsar is at the distance of 114km from Kalyan. 

It approximately takes 4hrs to cover distance of 134km from Thane to village Hadsar. 

• Distance from Mumbai - It is at the distance of 156km from Mumbai towards East. 

Village Hadsar is the base village of Hadsar Fort. There are two ways to reach the top from the village. The path from the southern side of the Fort is the easiest one, passes through the main gate. The way from the Northern side is difficult with thrilling experience.

Places near Hadsar Fort

• Shivneri Fort - It's just 16km from Hadsar Fort towards south. 

• Naneghat - It is 28km from Hadsar Fort towards West. 

• Sindola Fort - Sindola Fort is towards North of Hadsar Fort at distance of 22km by roadway. 

• Pimpalgaon Joga dam -  A crystal clear pimpalgaon joga dam is at the 32km by roadway. 

• Bhairavgad - It is about 42km from Hadsar Fort by roadway towards North-west.