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Harihar fort / Harshagad is a fort located 40 km from Nashik City, 48 km from Igatpuri, 40 km from Ghoti in Nashik district, of Maharashtra, India. It is an important fort in Nashik district, and was constructed to look upon the trade route through Gonda Ghat. It receives many visitors because of its peculiar rock-cut steps.
There are two routes to reach the village Tringalwadi from Igatpuri first one passes through Igatpuri town and the other is by taking a northern exit to NH160 at Ghoti, further passing through village Balayaduri. The Tringalwadi fort is located on a hill which runs north-south. It is a mesa rock formation. The climb is very easy and takes about ...
"Bhaskargad Fort, alternatively known as Basgad Fort, is a hill fort situated within the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. Part of the Trimbak hill range, it lies in proximity to Harihar Fort. Located approximately 48 kilometers away from Igatpuri, Bhaskargad Fort is recognized as a favored site for activities such as trekking and hiking."
The fort is accessible in all seasons. It takes about an hour to reach the fort entrance from the base village Nimgiri. The ascent is very steep till the saddle between the peaks is reached. It takes another 30 minutes to visit the entire fort.
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The fort was recaptured by the British on 30 December 1817, by Captain Brooks. The British had the fort till 1862 as an outpost for vigilance on the surrounding valley and the hills all around it. The locals say that this is not actually a fort but a sort of lighthouse from where the directions were given to know the advancements of the enemy.
The base village of the fort is Trymbakeshwar. There are good hotels in this town. The trekking path starts from the hillock south of the Trymbakehwar. The route is very safe and wide. It takes about an hour to reach the entrance gate of the fort. The night stay on the fort can be made in the temple on the fort.
The Fukeri village is well connected by motorable road. The trekking path starts from the hillock north of the Fukeri. The trek route passes through dense forest and the ascent is very steep. It takes about an hour to reach the top of the fort. The night stay on the fort is not possible.