Songadh Fort Trek
Tapi, Gujarat
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- Max altitude
- 112 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short climb of roughly 850 m each way on an uneven hill path; the whole visit takes about 1 to 2 hours.
About this trek
Songadh Fort
Songadh Fort stands on a hill above Songadh town in Tapi district, Gujarat, near the Tapi River and Ukai Dam. It is a short, easy walk of under two kilometres return, with gates, bastions and wall remains to see at the top and views over the river and plains. It suits families and casual visitors; one guide suggests allowing one to two hours.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Songadh trail start → Songadh Fort and back
100 m → 112 m → 100 m
- The fort sits on a high hill about 112 m above sea level, near the Tapi River and Ukai Dam.
- The walls are of granite and lime mortar; one guide lists massive walls, several gates and bastions.
- The top gives views over the Tapi River and the surrounding plains.
- Sources suggest a daylight visit, with early morning or late afternoon best outside winter.
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Songadh town (the trail starts about 2 km from town)
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High point · Songadh Fort (hilltop fort)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Songadh town (the trail starts about 2 km from town)
- Nearest railway
- Songadh (about 2 km)
- Nearest airport
- Surat Airport (about 93 km)
- By road
- Songadh town lies on National Highway 6; Surat is the nearest big city
- Drive
- About 2.5 h from Surat
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹200–800
With an operator
Free
Per person, ex-Songadh. No operator sells a guided Songadh Fort trek; it is a short self-guided walk. The range is an estimate for local transport to the trail start and food; no entry fee could be confirmed, so check locally.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Hot days in Mar: start at first light and carry extra water and ORS.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Songadh is a town of about 26,000 people, so mobile coverage is expected in town; coverage on the hill is unconfirmed.
- Last ATM
- Songadh town
- Nearest hospital
- Songadh town; Surat for serious cases
- Water
- None reported on the hill; carry your own water.
Highlights
- A hilltop fort of granite and lime mortar with Mughal and Maratha influences, restored in 2022
- A ruined main gate with a pointed arch framing views over the plains
- A Mahakali Mata (Maa Durga) temple on the fort, the site of a Dussehra fair
- A short, easy walk of 1 to 2 hours, close to Songadh town
Risks
- The path is uneven; wear sturdy shoes and carry water.
- Visit in daylight; sources advise against going after dark.
- Midday heat is strong outside winter; go early morning or late afternoon.
Know before you go
Questions
How long does the Songadh Fort climb take?
Travel listings give about 1 to 2 hours for the visit. The trail is about 850 m to the fort entrance.
What is the best time to visit Songadh Fort?
October to March, when it is cooler, ideally early morning or late afternoon.
Is there an entry fee or opening time?
Listings mention no strict timings and we could not confirm any fee; daylight visits are advised. Check locally.
Who built Songadh Fort?
Wikipedia credits the Bhil king Sonara; the Gaekwad ruler Pilaji Rao later captured it. Dates in the sources differ, so treat them as approximate.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: TapiGujarat
- Nearest hospital
- Songadh town; Surat for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Songadh town
- Phone network
- Songadh is a town of about 26,000 people, so mobile coverage is expected in town; coverage on the hill is unconfirmed.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Songadh Fort — Wikipedia
- Songadh Fort — Explurger
Photos: The Vatsal, CC BY-SA 4.0; Bkgroup, CC BY-SA 4.0
