Bhushangad Fort
Bhushanwadi, Khatav, Satara district
If you are looking for a small conserved fort in Satara district, Bhushangad is a great choice. It rises as a lone hill in Khatav taluka, and steps lead you up in about 30 minutes. The top holds the Harnai Devi temple, surviving bastions entered through a Gomukhi gateway, ponds and a deep well, with a conserved stretch of fort wall. An hour is enough to see it all at a relaxed pace. October to February is the best season for this dry-side country.
Why go
- Harnai Devi hilltop temple
- Gomukhi entrance and surviving bastions
- Ponds, well and conserved fort wall
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Reach Pusesawli from Vaduz on the Dahiwadi-Karad road, take the turn toward Bhushanwadi, then use the built steps from the base to the fort.
Things to carry
The approach is stepped, but the deep well and ruined fort edges remain hazards. Keep children close, avoid leaning over masonry and do not use the rough alternative road without local guidance.
FAQs
How long is the climb?
About 30 minutes from Bhushanwadi.
What is the main temple?
The hilltop temple of Goddess Harnai.
Can the whole fort be seen quickly?
The circuit can be completed in about one hour.