Mandangadमंडणगड
A small fort beside the town of the same name, an easy stop between Dapoli and Bankot.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRatnagiri, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Kind of placeForts
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height250 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyMandangad, Dapoli
EntryFree
About Mandangad
A small fort right beside the taluka town of the same name, between Dapoli and Bankot. There is not a great deal left, but it is a five minute walk from the road and easy to fit in when you are travelling that stretch of coast.
What to see and do
- Bastion remains above the town
- Ten minutes off the Dapoli to Bankot road
- Views towards the Savitri estuary
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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