Siddhagad Fort सिद्धगड | Murbad (Full Route GPX and History)

In the ancient times, the goods arriving at the creek port of Kalyan were used to be transported to the high plateau regions of Junnar which was a prominent market place. One of the trade routes was Kalyan-Mhasa-Ahupe Ghat-Junnar. At Mhasa the route coming from Karjat area joins the route originating from Kalyan. To keep a close watch on these routes and Ahupe ghat, forts like Macchindragad, Gorakhgad and Siddhagad were built. As Siddhagad fort has now become a part of Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary it has become difficult to visit as it is under scrutiny from the forest authorities. The villages falling under this zone might be relocated elsewhere which would eventually cut all human intervention.

The route coming from Narivli village takes us to the entrance of the fort. On the fort summit there is village called Siddhagadwadi. There is a temple here and one can find old scriptures and historic stones (hero stones). Behind the temple there is a canon and its canon balls can be found on the ground. From the fort summit a path leads to the citadel of the fort and enroute we can find 2 rock cut caves. The path from the second cave which leads to the citadel is very narrow and tough. On the top there is a bastion and a water tank. It is recommended to have a local villager accompanied as a guide to visit the fort.

Siddhagad Fort Route GPX/GPS/KML: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXyY...
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