Shivgad Fort

Shivgad fort is located at Ghonsari, Phondaghat. This fort is a major attraction for the adventurous tourists, trekkers and the mountaineers. The view of the area surrounding the fort is a major attraction here since the terrain and peaks of this region comes in contact with Asia's largest known biodiversity for flora and founa Dajipur Bison sanctuary.


To reach the Shivgad fort one has to go through the Dajipur forest. Gagangad and Kasarde Salva mountains clearly visible from this fort. There is also a temple of Goddess Bhavanimata's. Cannons are also seen inside the fort but to vive all this one has to trek to the top.
Accommodation : 
Not available food and residence in this fort. Nearest place to staying in Dajipur.
Getting There : 
·         By Air : Nearest airport is dabolim.
·         By Rail : Vaibhavwadi station lies on the Konkan Railway. Nearly every train running on Konkan Railway has a stop at Vaibhavwadi Station.
·         By Road : Vaibhavwadi is easily accessible by Road & Railway. By road, Vaibhavwadi is 543 km away from Mumbai, 112 km from Ratnagiri. When arriving from Mumbai or Goa, take National Highway NH-17 till Talere and then take a State Transport bus or Rickshaw for an approximately 35 km ride to Vaibhavwadi

Places to see nearby :
Vyaghreshwar Waterfall , Gagangad , Dajipur sanctuary


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