Pargad
title: "Pargad" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["forts-in-maharashtra", "tourist-attractions-in-kolhapur-district"] topic_path: "general/forts-in-maharashtra" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pargad" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Pargad fort |
| partof | former Maratha Empire, now Maharashtra |
| location | Kolhapur District, Maharashtra |
| (near Kolhapur) | |
| map_type | India Maharashtra |
| map_size | 200 |
| map_caption | Shown within Maharashtra |
| type | Hill fort |
| materials | Stone, lead |
| ownership | Government of India |
| open_to_public | Yes |
| past_commanders | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
| occupants | Chattrapati Shahu |
| :: |
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Paargad Fort is situated to the south of Kolhapur in Maharashtra state in India, at a distance of around 28 km from Chandgad. One of the major attractions of this fort is its serene environment and lush green surroundings. It is also known for housing a bronze statue of Chatrapati Shivaji and a temple of Bhagawati Bhawani.
The gad can be trekked from the village of Morle and across Palye located in Dodamarg taluka. Bus service runs from Dodamarg to Morle (18 km) and Dodamarg to Palye (16 km). A bus service also runs from Chandagad directly to Pargad.
On the way to Pargad from Goa one can visit the towns of Dodamarg, Palye and Medhe for the beautifully crafted tanks, and the Tilari Dam.
Fort was maintained by Raiba (Son of Tanaji Malusare).
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