Gambhirgad

Gambhirgad Fort  ( गंभीरगड ) is a fort located 58 km from Dahanu, Palghar district, of Maharashtra. This fort is less important fort in Palghar district. The fort is in ruins and restoration is to be done.

History
Gambhirgad Fort was part of Jawhar State. When Jayabha Mukne became sole master of Jawhar, He gave the gambhirgad fort to a Warli chief. Latter it was owned by Jawhar State government.

How to reach
The nearest town is Khanvel which is 20 km from District Silvassa. And second Kasa which is 26 km from Dahanu. The base village of the fort is Patilpada which is 32 km from Kasa. There are good hotels at Kasa, now tea and snacks are also available in small hotels at Saiwan. The trekking path starts from the hillock south of the Patilpada. The route is medium level but safe and wide. There are no trees on the trekking route. It takes about 2.5 to 3 Hours to reach the entrance gate of the fort.

Places to see
There are water cisterns, small temple and a bastion on the fort. It takes about an hour to visit all places on the fort.