Mahipalgadमहिपाळगड
A large overgrown fort on the Karnataka border, about as far south as they go.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolhapur, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Kind of placeForts, Jungle Trails
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height900 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyMahipalgad village, Chandgad
EntryFree
About Mahipalgad
Right down on the Karnataka border near Chandgad, about as far south as Maharashtra forts go. It is large in area but heavily overgrown, and it sees very few visitors given how far it is from anywhere.
What to see and do
- Extensive but overgrown ramparts
- Border country views towards Belgaum
- Dense forest on the approach
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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