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| Mrugagad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Raigad district,Maharashtra | |
 Mrugagad for falyan village | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Mrugagad Fort Shown withinMaharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 18°41′19.8″N73°21′51.7″E / 18.688833°N 73.364361°E /18.688833; 73.364361 |
| Height | 1750 ft |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Mrugagad fort is a hill fort inSudhagad taluka ofRaigad district, Maharashtra, India. At a height of 1750 ft, the fort lies nearBheliv village, and is made of stone. The fort is very small in size and is in a form of spur radiating from theWestern Ghats. The fort is very close to theLonavala,Khandala andKhopoli.
The base village Bheliv is connected by road to the nearest townJambhulpada. The distance between Bheliv and Khopoli is 30 km. Regular buses and private vehicles are available from Khopoli andPali to reach Jambhulpada. There are shops or hotels in Parli and Jambhulpada. The trek to the fort starts from the Bheliv village. It takes about 1 hr from the base village to reach the top of the fort. The route passes through dense forest with largemango trees. The rock cut steps on the eastern ridge of the hill, leads to the top of the fort. There is a small empty rock cut cave on the northern edge of the fort, but the steps are very short. There is no water available on the fort, so it is advisable to carry enough water along with.[1]
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