Chandragad Fort

Chandragad Fort  / Dhavalgad Fort ( चंद्रगड किल्ला ) is a fort located 182 km from Mumbai, in raigad district, of Maharashtra. This fort was an important fort in raigad district as a watch over for the Varandha Ghattrade routes from Bhor to kokan. The fort is surrounded by forest and hill slopes.

History
The fort is close to the Krishna river valley. The fort was captured By Chh.Shivaji Maharaj from Chandrarao More on 15 January 1656 along with Kangori and Rayari. After the death of Chh. Sambhaji maharaj this fort was captured by Itkadar Khan Aka Zulfikar khan who was a commander of Aurangzeb.

How to reach
The trek route starts from Village Dhavale which is located in District Raigad ,Taluka Poladpur. Poladpur to Dhavale distance is 20– 25 km. The path passes through the small Shelarwadi hamlet.

Places to see
There are about 14 rock-cut water tanks and few dilapidated building structures on the fort and one shivleeng is their.