Sajjangad Fort

Getting there

• By air

  Pune International Airport is the nearest airport.

• By train

  Satara Railway Station is the closest train stop.

• By road

  The fort is 18 km from Satara city. Autorickshaws or buses can be hired from Satara Rajwada.

On the way

• From the parking area, about 230 steps lead to the entrance.
• The Shivaji Mahadarwaja is the grand gateway at the entrance.

Elderly visitors

• Visitors can drive up to the designated parking area near the fort.
• The climb to the fort is a moderate trek.

Rules to know

• Entry and exit outside the opening hours are restricted.

Why devotees come here

Sajjangad is a hill fort on the Sahyadri range near Satara in Maharashtra. It is the final resting place of Samarth Ramdas Swami, and his samadhi stands on the fort.

Sajjangad is a hill fort in the Sahyadri range. It is the final resting place of Samarth Ramdas Swami and a popular place of pilgrimage. The Shri Ramdas Swami Sansthan trust looks after the fort and the samadhi.

The Bahamani rulers built the fort between 1347 and 1527. It was earlier known as Parali, and it was then renamed Sajjangad. Shivaji Maharaj captured it from Adilshah on 2 April 1673. It stayed in Maratha hands until the British ended the Maratha Empire in 1818.

At its entrance stands the Shivaji Mahadarwaja, a grand gateway that symbolizes Maratha strength and resilience. Visitors can drive up to the designated parking area near the fort. From there, the climb is a moderate trek of about 230 steps.

Festivals

• On special occasionsShiv Jayanti

  The fort hosts processions, traditional music and folk performances.

Tips for your visit

• Free mahaprasad (holy meal) is served at the fort.
• Ajinkyatara Fort, 18 km away, offers a glimpse into Maharashtra's past.

Questions people ask