Raikot Fort (Dhule)
Raikot, Kondaibari Ghat, Dhule district
If you are looking for a small watch fort in Dhule district, Raikot is a great choice. The triangular plateau above Kondaibari Ghat was built to monitor the old Surat-Burhanpur route, and a natural moat rings the hill. The climb from Raikot village takes about an hour, with a ruined bastion, pond, well and rock-cut steps at the top. The Makaddari valley drops away dramatically on three sides. Nandurbar is the nearest station, and October to February is the best window.
Why go
- Natural moat and triangular plateau
- Makaddari valley on three sides
- Ruined bastion, pond and rock-cut steps
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Use the Raikot village route from Kondaibari on the Dhule-Surat road for the easier approach, or the longer Morkaranj route via rock-cut steps and Makaddari valley.
Nearest railway station
Nandurbar
Things to carry
The Morkaranj path is eroded and Makaddari has steep drops. Prefer the Raikot route, take local guidance and stay away from cliff edges and the unsafe cave.
FAQs
What was Raikot used for?
As a watch fort over the Surat-Burhanpur trade route.
Which route is easier?
The approach from Raikot village; the Morkaranj route is longer and eroded.
What remains?
A bastion, moat, pond, well, lake and limited wall remnants.