Sagargad Fort

Prime Day & Hours: Weekends, sunrise and sunset 

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

Tickets: Free Entry

Nearest Railway Station: Pen Railway Station, about 20 km away

Nearest Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, about 87 km away

Nearest Bus Stop: Panvel Bus Stand, about 52 km away

Sagargad Fort combines rich Maratha history and lush wilderness, making it an absolute dream for trekkers, history enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike. The 2–2½ hour trek starts in Khandale village and goes up a forested path that winds past streams and the impressive Dhondane (Siddheshwar) waterfall. Furthermore, trekkers pass the Mahishasurmardini temple and a spring tank fed by Gomukh, both providing stunning resting places.

At the entrance to the plateau, you can see the ruins of a Y-shaped fortification with five bastions, ramparts, and the broken main gate between two towers. There is a small shrine to Shiva-lingam, idols of Ganesha and Mahishasurmardini. And, the fascinating "Monkey Point" on the cliffside, a historic location where prisoners with death sentences were thrown off the cliff.

At the top, which is 1,357 feet high, you can see a lot of Alibaug's green areas, nearby forts like Manikgad, and even the Arabian Sea on clear days. Now, a monastery called Siddheshwar Temple Ashram offers places to stay for brave people who want to spend the night. The trek is not too hard, but it is refreshing, and the fort, though small, is full of Maratha bravery and natural beauty.

• Learn about the rich history, which involves the capture of Shivaji Maharaj in 1660, later losing and regaining the fort via historic treaties, at the historic Sagargad Fort. 
• Trek through forested trails and cross the scenic Dhondane waterfall en route to the fort.
• Explore ancient temples, including the Mahishasurmardini shrine, Siddheshwar temple, and potable Gomukh water tank.
• P Marvel at the “Monkey Point,” a cliff once reportedly used to execute condemned prisoners. 
• Admire sweeping panoramic views of Alibaug, Mirgad, Manikgad, and glimpses of the Arabian Sea.