Yashwantgad (Nate) Fort
Nate, Rajapur taluka, Ratnagiri district
If you are looking for a creek-side fort near Rajapur, Yashwantgad at Nate is a great choice. The fort west of Nate village in Ratnagiri district watched the old maritime trade on the Arjuna creek, and the climb takes only 15 minutes. A defensive trench, hidden gateway, central watch bastion, wells, storerooms and laterite ramparts fill 2 to 3 hours of exploring. Rajapur Road is the nearest station, about 383 km from Mumbai. October to February is the best window.
Why go
- Defensive trench and hidden gateway
- Central watch bastion and laterite walls
- Arjuna creek and old maritime trade setting
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Reach Nate from Rajapur or via Ratnagiri-Pawas-Adivare. State buses serve Nate and the fort is about a 15-minute walk from the village.
Nearest railway station
Rajapur Road
Things to carry
Dense vegetation makes the creek-side walls inaccessible in places, and the trench and ruined gateways have steep drops. Stay on clear paths and do not enter overgrown sections alone.
FAQs
Which Yashwantgad is this?
The Nate/Rajapur fort in Ratnagiri, not the Redi fort near Goa.
How long is the approach?
About 15 minutes on foot from Nate village.
What was its role?
It watched maritime trade on the Arjuna creek and the nearby Musakaji and Rajapur ports.