Gorakhgad Fort is a fort located 24 km from Murbad, Thane district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,[1] It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through Naneghat.

Gorakhgad Fort
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range
Thane district, Maharashtra
Gorakhgad fort
Gorakhgad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Gorakhgad Fort
Gorakhgad Fort
Coordinates19°11′31.9″N 73°32′26.8″E / 19.192194°N 73.540778°E / 19.192194; 73.540778
TypeHill fort
Height649.22 M(2130 Ft)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
In useHermits for meditation
MaterialsStone

Location

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The nearest town is Dehri Talekhal village which is 24 km from murbad.

Description

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After main entrance gate there is an inscription in Marathi. There are rock cut water cisterns near the cave. The water is available round the year for drinking purpose. The cave is spacious and has square pillars.[2] There is a small Mahadev temple on the top. The Ahupe Ghat and Siddhagad can be seen from the top.[3]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Gorakhgad, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Gazetteers Of The Bombay Presidency - Thana". Gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  3. ^ Book "Saad Sahydrichi-Bhatkanti killyanchi" by P.K. Ghanekar

19°11′31.9″N 73°32′26.8″E / 19.192194°N 73.540778°E / 19.192194; 73.540778