Ghargad

Ghargad is a hilltop fort in Nashik district featuring two entrance gates, a rock-cut water cistern, and a cave integrated into its structure. The site displays various architectural elements carved into the rock that reflect its past use and strategic location.

The fort was built under Maratha rule and was captured by Captain Briggs in 1818 following the fall of Trymbakgad. This seizure marked the end of Maratha control and the start of British administration in the region.

The village of Ghargad Sanghvi at the fort's base maintains connections to this place through local temples and community gatherings that still take place regularly. These events show how people here keep the fort woven into their daily lives and sense of place.

The climb to the fort takes about one hour along narrow paths covered with brush, starting from a hillock north of Ghargad Sanghvi. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water, as the route is exposed with little shade along the way.

The path up the hill shows clear marks from explosives used by British forces to alter the original mountain structure. These modifications are still visible today as altered rock formations and reveal the military methods of the colonial period.

Location: Nashik district

GPS coordinates: 19.88486,73.64153

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45