Chandwad fort is 250 km from Mumbai after Nashik. Walk a little on NH3 towards ghat to climb the steps leading to Sree Chandreshwer Mahadevji temple on the ridge of Chandwad. Behind the temple one can see a water tank, mosque in ruins, some 9 tombs, 2 huge ponds and a Ganesh shrine. From the pond a route climbs to the higher plateau of the fort where a ruined building and a paltform is located. From the platform a track climbs to the rock climbing wall (on the extreme right of the fort visible from the temple side) where an iron ladder is placed.

An anchor is available 4 metre above the ladder to fix a rope to climb up. Fixed barbed wire will help experienced climbers to climb up and fix a rope for the inexperienced climbers. (Caution : My small finger got injured while trying to climb with the barbed wire, so take care). A knot on the rope will make the climb easy. Ensure the right way of fixing the rope at the anchor, as a fall from such a height can be fatal. Then a steep rock climb of about 6 metre with the barbed wire fixed leads to the fort. On top one can see 4 water tanks, ruins of building, view of Chandwad town and a nice view of the surrounding hills like Sade teen, Indrei Killa, Rajdher fort, Dhodap and Ikaria pinnacle.

Renuka Devi temple is at the base of the fort near NH3. Chandwad town has ancient buildings and Rajwadas (Gateways and fortified enclosure). There is a hill with a temple on top of the summit, which can be climbed from Chandwad. Rope is advised for the 15 metre rock climb on Chandwad fort. Climb : Moderate. To and fro trek takes 3.5 hour.