Rangana Fortरांगणा
Deep in gaur country on the Radhanagari edge, remote, forested and rarely trekked.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolhapur, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Best time to visit1 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height750 m above sea level
Time needed5 hrs
Base and nearbyNarewadi, Bhudargad
EntryForest permit ₹100
ClosuresUsually closed 1 June to 30 September. Radhanagari sanctuary belt, Forest Dept restricts entry in the monsoon.
About Rangana Fort
Deep in gaur country on the edge of Radhanagari sanctuary, near the Sindhudurg border. Heavy forest, long approach, real wildlife, and a Forest Department permit requirement that keeps numbers low.
What to see and do
- Dense Radhanagari sanctuary forest
- Indian gaur (bison) sightings
- Extensive but overgrown fortifications
- Rarely more than a handful of visitors
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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