Mahimangad Fort
Maan, Satara
If you are looking for a fort with beautiful stonework in Satara district, Mahimangad is a great choice. This isolated hill fort in Maan taluka stood on the old Satara-Pandharpur trade route, and its concealed east-facing entrance is guarded by lovely elephant carvings. The ascent takes about 30 minutes, with a huge entrance bastion, a Hanuman temple and rain-fed cisterns to explore over an hour. Koregaon is the nearest station. The fort can be visited all year, though winter mornings are the nicest.
Why go
- Elephant carvings at the concealed entrance
- Huge entrance bastion with fort-wide views
- Hanuman temple and rain-fed cisterns
Travel at a glance
How to reach
From Satara take the Satara-Pandharpur road for about 51 km, turn for Mahimangad village one kilometre off the highway, then follow the clear northern trail for roughly 30 minutes.
Nearest railway station
Koregaon
Things to carry
The approach runs close to the ramparts and an exposed edge before the entrance. Keep back from drops, avoid climbing damaged masonry and do not rely on cistern water without treating it.
FAQs
How long is the climb?
The clear trail from Mahimangad village takes about 30 minutes.
What is distinctive about the entrance?
It is hidden until close approach and has unusual projecting elephant carvings on its pillars.
Is water available?
A renovated rain-fed cistern is reported, but visitors should carry and treat their own drinking water.