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.
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By Air : Nearest airport is dabolim.
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By Rail : Vaibhavwadi station lies on the Konkan Railway. Nearly every train running on
Konkan Railway has a stop at Vaibhavwadi Station.
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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
Vyaghreshwar Waterfall , Gagangad ,
Dajipur sanctuary