Manikdurg (Mandki Fort)
Chiplun, Ratnagiri
If you are looking for a forest fort with rare carvings near Chiplun, Manikdurg is a great choice. Also called Mandki Fort or Durgecha Dongar, the hill in Chiplun taluka takes about an hour to climb through dense forest. The Sukai Devi temple sits among scattered Vijayanagar-era remains, and the Yaksha carvings on an old water tank are genuinely unusual for this region. Savarde is the nearest station. A quiet, rewarding stop on a Ratnagiri trip.
Why go
- Yaksha carvings on the water tank
- Sukai Devi temple in dense forest
- Scattered Vijayanagar-era remains
Travel at a glance
How to reach
From Chiplun travel through Savarde to Mandki. At Amba stop take the left road to the fort base, then follow the densely wooded path for about one hour.
Nearest railway station
Savarde
Things to carry
There is no water or food on the fort and the dense forest can obscure the path. Carry offline navigation, start early, avoid solo travel and do not disturb carvings or wildlife.
FAQs
Is Manikdurg also called Mandki Fort?
Yes. It stands near Mandki and is also known locally as Durgecha Dongar.
How long is the climb?
About one hour from the base near Mandki.
Is water available?
No usable water is reported, so visitors must carry enough.