At that time the villages called Vaibhavwadi, Karul, Bhuibawada, Umbarde, Tithavali, Achirne, etc.

Gaganbawada, situated on the Sahyadri range or the Western ghats also has the famous fort Gagangad near it.

The Karul Ghat starts immediately after Gaganbawada village (1 km from bus stand).

The ghat is of 10 km length with medium quality road and useful for people going towards southern part of Ratnagiri District's Rajapur area.

This ghat ends at Bhuibawada and this road will further take one to Kharepatan Town (NH 17).

The famous Marathi movies called Pachadlela (2004) and Kaal Ratri Bara Vajta (1991) were shot in the village of Palsambe just 7 km before Gaganbawada on Kolhapur-Gaganbawada road.

[3] Gaganbawada offers you most scenic views of mighty mountain ranges of Western Ghats.

The misty mountains and lush green hills of Gaganbawada are treat to the eyes.

At the start of both the ghats near Gaganbawada there are view points from where one can enjoy the sun set.

During British rule it was the headquarters of Gaganbawada tehsil, comprising around 243 square miles now known as Sidhudurg District.

During his early penance days Shri Gagangiri Maharaj settled in a cave known as Garbhagiri near the fort and perfected his tantrik techniques.

During Datta jayanti, a large number of devotees visit the place and it is one of the main festivals of Gaganbawada town.

8 km from the town at height of 980 MSL this laterite plateau is perfect example of "Sada Ecosystem".

At the end of the plateau stands a unique cave temple of Morjai goddess.

Situated in a small gorge created by stream these caves are believed to be carved by Bhima in one night.

The heirs of Shri Madhavrao are planning to start a small museum in this bungalow soon.