Indrai, Rajdher & Koldherइंद्राई राजधेर कोळधेर
Three rock-cut forts above Chandwad that almost nobody climbs.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNashik, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyDifficult
Height1250 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyChandwad, Chandwad
EntryGuide ₹1500
ClosuresUsually closed 1 June to 15 October. Exposed rock sections turn dangerous once the basalt is wet.
About Indrai, Rajdher & Koldher
A cluster of three forts above Chandwad, each with rock-cut approaches and each seeing almost no visitors. Indrai has the most dramatic entrance, a staircase carved into the cliff, while Rajdher and Koldher are quieter still.
What to see and do
- Indrai’s cliff-cut staircase
- Three forts within a short radius
- Rock-cut cisterns and grain stores
- Satmala range panoramas
- Chandwad Renuka Devi temple below
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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