Dhodapधोडप
Second-highest fort in the state, with the striking Ikhara pinnacle splitting the ridge.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNashik, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Kind of placeForts, Peak Treks
Best time to visit1 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyDifficult
Height1472 m above sea level
Time needed7 hrs
Base and nearbyHatti, Chandwad
EntryFree
About Dhodap
The second-highest fort in Maharashtra, dominated by the Ikhara, a free-standing pinnacle that splits the ridgeline and is visible from a long way off. The fort is spread out and the walk is long, but the gradient is manageable.
What to see and do
- The Ikhara pinnacle standing clear of the ridge
- Long fortification walls and gateways
- Rock-cut cisterns and grain stores
- Views over the Chandwad and Satmala ranges
- Camping on the broad summit plateau
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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