Avchitgad Fort

The southern part of Konkan is adorned by natural beauty. The city of Roha is situated on the banks of Kundalika River. Avchitgad is situated in the mountain ranges around Roha. This region is beautiful, and the fort is one of the rich forts of Maharashtra. Dense woods along the mountain have made it bit difficult to ascend the top.

Type : Hill forts.

Fort Range : Roha.

District : Raigad.

Grade : Easy.

How to reach:
Via Pengalsai :
Pengalsai is situated at about 5 km from Roha. It is the base village. From here it takes one hour to reach the top.
Via Medha :
The village of Medha is 7.5 km before Roha on Mumbai–Roha highway. The way to the fort goes along the temple of Lord Vitthal. We have to ascend through thick woods and reach the front bastion after one hour.
Via Padam :
There is an old factory in the village of Padam. Beyond this factory is the way to the fort, which takes us to the southern entrance within two hours.

Accommodation Facility : There is no facility on the fort.

Food Facility : None.

Drinking Water Facility :
There are many a cisterns and tanks on the fort, but the two on the southwest side are more reliable.

Time To Reach :
One hour from Medhe and Pengalsai.