Somthana Fort

There is a rush of devotees and tourists to see the sight of the Renukadevi temple and the Somthana fort without the green shawl. Dudhana Upper Madhyam lake at the base of the fort is becoming a center of attraction for nature lovers.

Just nine kilometers from Badnapur city to the west is the fort at Somthana. At this place, the adoring deity of the taluka. There is an ancient temple of Renukadevi and Mahadeva. A big yatra is held on this fort during Navratri festival in the month of Ashwin. But due to the grace of Varun Raja on the taluka for the last three years, this fort has also revealed the beauty of the fort by wearing a green shawl in the heavy rains. The panoramic view from the Somthana Fort of the lush green crops and the recently completed Samriddhi Highway, which is now drenched by the rains, takes you to a different world.

Upper Dudhana Project Center of Attraction

Upper Dudhana Madhyamik Project located at the base of Somthana Fort is becoming a center of attraction for tourists. The project has been flooded by heavy rains in the last two years. At present, the project has about 30 percent water storage and there is a possibility that the project will overflow after one or two more heavy rains in the dam area. Tourists are flocking to see the beautiful view of the water in this lake. Of course, this project looks more open with the greenery on the fort of Somthana.

On the way to Jalna, Somthana fork starts before Badnapur. Just five km from there. This remote scenic spot is perfect for a day trip.