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Rasalgad FortHeight : 1770 Ft.
Type : Hill forts Fort Range : Khed
District : Ratnagiri Grade : Easy
      The Sahyadri range extends in North – South direction along the Konkan coast. There are many mountain ranges that branch-off over several miles from the main Sahyadri mountain range. Beyond Poladpur, as we head towards Chiplun via Khed, we come across the forts of Rasalgad, Sumargad, and Mahipatgad. These forts lie in Jawali forest region. Youngsters also plan a trek as Pratapgad – Madhumakarandgad – Rasalagad - Sumargad - Mahipatgad.
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Rasalgad
Rasalgad
Rasalgad
Mahipat-Sumar-Rasal Rasta
Mahipat-Sumar-Rasal Rasta
Fascinating Spots :

      The fort is quite small and it takes almost one and half hours to see the whole fort. The route to the fort starts from a village near foothills of the fort, which is known as Rasalwadi. Once we reach the fort, we come across two doors. Entering through first door, we come across a temple of Lord Hanuman. Beyond the temple, lies the second door. Entering through the second door, we come across huge cannon of those days placed on the wall of the fort. Cannons are one of the significant features of this fort. About 16 cannons can be found on this fort.
The top of this fort is almost a flat plateau. There is a temple of Godess Zolai on the top, which has been recently renovated. One can find many small statues of Gods & Goddesses being kept in the temple. There is a Deepmal, a vertical structure made for lighting oil-lamps, and a plant of Tulsi in front of the temple. A Cannon can also be seen lying nearby. Next to the temple, is a small lake, the water from which is good enough for drinking. Behind this temple is the temple of Lord Shiva.
Ahead of the Cistern, there is a hilly terrain portion which was known as citadel of this fort. Citadel has many remains of castles and ramparts carrying cannons. One can notice a stone-masonry room which could be a food grain storage facility. There are two lakes on the citadel having water suitable for drinking. These lakes are perennial. A river flows to South-West side of this fort.
Ways To Reach :
From Beed Villege :
      Board a bus towards Khed or Vadgaon from Birmani and alight at Humberi junction. From Humberi junction, a 1 hour journey takes us to village called Beed. From Beed one can reach to this fort in approximately 1 ½ hours.
From Nimni Villege :
      Board a bus from Khed to Nimni village. From Nimni village, one can reach this fort via Rasalwadi within an hour. The route is quite simple.
From Mouze Jaitapur Villege :
      Board a bus from Khed to Mouze Jaitapur. From Mouze Jaitapur, one can reach this fort via Rasalwadi within couple of hours. The route is quite simple.
Accommodation Facility :
      One can avail accommodation in Zolai Temple which can host 30 to 40 persons.
Food Facility :
      One has to make his own arrangement for food.
Drinking Water Facility :
      Drinking water is available on the fort throughout the year.
Time To Reach :
      1 hour via Beed village
1½ hour via Nimni village
2 hours via Mouze Jaitpur village
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Forts of Grade: Easy
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 Bandra Fort  Bankot  Belapur Fort  Belgaum Fort
 Bhagwantgad  Bhangsigad(Bhangsi mata gad)  Bharatgad  Bhavangad
 Bhudargad  Bhupalgad (Banurgad)  Bhupatgad  Birwadi
 Chakan Fort  Chapora Fort  Colaba  Danda Fort
 Dasgaon Fort  Dategad  Dharavi Fort  Dhotri Fort (Gadhi)
 Durgadi Fort  Dutch Warehouse( Vengurla Fort)  Fattegad  Gandharvgad
 Ghodbunder Fort  Goa Fort  Gopalgad  Indrai
 Induri Fort (Gadhi)  Jaigad  Jamgaon Fort  Janjira
 Kakati Fort  Kala Killa  Kalyangad(Nandgiri)  Kanakdurg
 Kankrala  Karmala Fort  Karnala  Kelve Fort
 Kelve Pankot  Khanderi  Kharepatan fort  Khubladha Fort (Thal Fort)
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 Madh Fort (Varsova Fort)  Mahadevgad  Mahim Fort  Mahim Fort ( Kelve - Mahim)
 Mahipalgad  Mahuli  Malegaon Fort  Malhargad
 Mangi-Tungi  Moragad  Moti Daman Fort  Nagardhan
 Nagla Bunder Fort  Naldurg  Naneghat  Nani Daman Fort (St.Jerome Fort)
 Nivati Fort  Pachhapur Fort  Padmgad (Malvan)  Pal Fort
 Panhalgad  Paranda  Pardi Fort  Parola
 Piliv Fort  Pratapgad  Purandar  Raigad
 Rajhansgad (Yellur Fort)  Rajkot  Ramdurg  Rasalgad
 Rasalpur Sarai (Fort)  Revdanda  Riwa Fort  Sadashivgad
 Samrajgad  Sarjekot(Malvan)  Sindhudurg  Sinhagad
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