Siddhagadसिद्धगड
A big, wild fort in the Bhimashankar range with a tiny living village on its machi.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereThane, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Kind of placeForts, Jungle Trails
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyDifficult
Height990 m above sea level
Time needed6 hrs
Base and nearbyNarivali, Murbad
EntryFree · guide ₹1000
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 30 September. Thane district monsoon ban; steep forest approach with landslide-prone sections.
About Siddhagad
A large, wild fort in the Bhimashankar range with a small village still living on its machi. Steep forested approach, landslide-prone in places, and very little traffic, a proper Sahyadri day.
What to see and do
- The living village on the fort's machi
- Steep forest approach from Narivali
- Siddheshwar temple
- Bhimashankar range panoramas
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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