Dhodap Fort

Dhodap Fort

Name : Dhodap

Elevation : 1451 m / 4759 feet

Type : Giridurg

Mountaineering Range : Medium

Venue : Nashik, Maharashtra

Nearest village : Dhodambe

Mountain Range : Ajanta-Satmala

Present Day Reputation : Outdated

Geographic Place :

It is a fort in Nashik district and Kalvan taluka. Ajanta-Satmala is the east-west mountain variety of Sahyadri which passes via the middle of Nashik district. The Ajanta-Satmala variety is a series of hills. The tallest and most powerful fortress on this chain is Dhodap. Dhodap, which has a Shivlinga-like head, is without a doubt recognizable from a distance.

History :

Dhodap's vicinity is important within the battle among Raghoba Dada and Peshwa. It turned into right here that he became reconciled. Later In 1818, the fortress changed into conquered by using the British officer Briggs from the Marathas. other names of Dhodap citadel are Dhudap, Dharab, Dharab.

Inscription No. 3 :

This inscription is at the left wall of the second gate of Dhodap fort. The inscription is in Persian script and language and mentions the 25th day of the month of Moharram 1046 AH, and mentions that “the second courageous Shah Jahan Badshah, his humble servant Alavardi Khan Turkman, as well as his different fourteen forts had been conquered in 4 months. The fourteen forts include Dhodap, Chandor (Chandwad), Indrai, Rajdehar, Koldehar, Kanchana, Manchana, Kanhera, Jola (nearby), Rola (Ravalya), Markandya, Ahivant, Achalgad, Ramses.

Places at the fort :

Leaving this cone at the proper aspect, we attain the cave underneath the cone by using the course we discover. any such caves has potable water. there is a temple within the second cave. This place is perfect for a live. Going directly to the the front of the cave, there's a steep wall. This narrow wall has been torn down. The center component, that is fifty toes deep and thirty-five toes lengthy, is carved with a sieve. consequently, the device is such that no one can reach the enemy from that side. This Machi-like component is open and excessive, so the fortress vicinity as well as the top cone of Dhodap can be visible from here. From here you'll be able to see Chandwad, Indrai, Sadetin Rodga, Rajdehet, Kanchan Manchan, Vikhara, Kanhera, close to Khalya, Saptashrungi, Ahivantgad, Achala. The southern expanse may be seen. there's additionally a view of Salher Salota and Chaulher inside the north. at least 25 forts can be visible from Dhodap. behind the upper cone is a large man-made cave and a few water tanks. The cone can be circled.

Features :

The government of Maharashtra has developed a visitor middle at  the foot of Dhodap fortress with the assist of forest department. there's an records gallery approximately the fort. lodging and food also are supplied and various adventure sports activities are available at low fee. local residents take care of the matter.

Nearby stations :

Ootur, Kalvan, Dhodambe.

Accommodation :

There are caves to stay at the fortress. it may accommodate up to 20 humans.

Meals :

meals may be organized in a cussed village.

Drinking Water :

There are perennial consuming water tanks at the Fort.

Exceptional time to visit : June to March

Approaches to attain the fort :

on the foot of Dhodap castle is a village known as Dhodambe. it is positioned at the southern foot of the fortress and is hooked up to Nashik via road. Agra highway No. from Nashik to Dhule. three goes. Wadalabhoi forestall is near Chandwad in this countrywide motorway. there may be a avenue from Wadalabhoi to Dhodamba. Dhodambe is likewise related to Wani village within the north of Nashik through road. if you attain Otur village from Kalvan to reach Dhodpala, you could climb Dhodapa from the northern hills. Dhodap's head is raised on the plateau of the mountain. From the north or south, we climb and are available to this plateau first. you may see many systems hidden in the trees in this extensive plateau. there are numerous joti, temples, ponds, idols, tombs.

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