Weekend Travels: Gopalgad Fort

Gopalgad hill is a scenic, trekking place located in the Anjanvel village in Guhagar. There is a historical fort known as Gopalgad fort, overlooking downhill. The fort is assumed to be built by Siddi's during the beginning period of 16th century. Shivaji Maharaj later captured the fort in 1660. An adventurous trek for about a mile through the hilly trails will lead the visitor to the top of the ruined fort. The hill breasts two small but attractive temples and a lighthouse at the top. One can get the stunning view of the nearby places from the lighthouse premises. This place offers all the exquisite beauty of the nature.

Presently it is having a mango orchard owned by a local villager. It can be called the fort of Anjanwel

Best time to Visit:

September to April

What to see?

Bastian, Fortification, Water cisterns.

Water and Food

No water & food on the Fort.

Stay / Accommodation

No place to stay on the Fort. Once can stay in Guhagar.

Places around

Guhagar Beach, Tarakeswar Light House, Tarakeswar Mandir, Ratnagiri Gas and Power Ltd.

Approximate Distance from Dhopave