Manikgad (Raigad)

Manikgad is a mountain fortress and temple in Gherakilla Manikgad, India. Located among rolling hills, the temple is a popular hiking spot. Manikgad was built to oversee the trade route from Maval (Pune) to coastal ports. The fort is situated near Vashivali (Rasayani MIDC), which is 27 km from Panvel.

Manikgad Fort (Raigad)
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Manikgad fort from Katkarwadi
Manikgad Fort (Raigad)
Coordinates18°49′33.3″N 73°11′34.9″E
TypeHill fort
Height1876.64 feet
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
Built1700 (approx)
Built bySarkhel Kanhoji Angre
MaterialsStone
Demolished1818

History

The fort was built by Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre, to whom it was ceded in 1718 by Peshavas.[1]

Description

Only ruins of the fort remain. A big rock-cut cistern on the fort is called the "Darya take". A small shiva linga and a few small rock-cut cisterns are present. The Ganesh gate is the only standing structure. A circular trench is cut in the rock for lime mixing. Other nearby forts include Karnala, Prabalgad, Chanderi, Malang gad, Irshalgad, Sondai, Lohagad, Visapur, and Sankshi.

  • Sunrise in summer
  • Hanuman gate
  • Rock cut water cistern
  • Fortification

References
  1. http://raigad.nic.in/DG/1964/places_Manikgad%20Fort.html
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