Mulher Fort
Mulher, Baglan, Nashik district
If you are looking for the historic heart of Baglan, Mulher Fort is a great choice. Once the capital of the region under names like Mayurpur and Aurangagad, the fort above Mulher village in Nashik district takes about 2 hours to climb. Extensive machi and citadel remains, temples, caves and cisterns fill the top, and routes link onward to Moragad and Hargad for a bigger day. Manmad Junction is the railhead, and October to February is the best season.
Why go
- Historic capital of Baglan
- Machi temples and citadel caves
- Gateway to Moragad and Hargad
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Start from Mulher village, walk toward Dhangarwadi and follow the main fort route; the climb takes about two hours, while the Hargad cleft variation takes roughly three.
Nearest railway station
Manmad Junction
Things to carry
Mulher is a large complex with branching paths and linked forts. Start early, carry navigation, avoid ruined edges and treat cistern water except the specifically known Moti tank source.
FAQs
What other names did Mulher have?
The settlement was associated with Ratnapur and Mayurpur; the Mughals renamed the fort Aurangagad.
How long is the climb?
About two hours from Mulher village on the regular route.
Can trekkers stay on the fort?
The Ganesh and Someshwar temples and citadel caves can serve as shelters.