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Birwadi Fort Maharashtra

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Birwadi Fort Maharashtra Birwadi Fort - This fort of 1200 feet height is in Giridurg fort. This fort of Roha Dongarange in Raigad district is considered to be easy in trekkers. There are many smaller forts like Ghosalgad, Talgad, Mangad Kurdugad, Birwadi, in the mountain ranges beginning from Dahigigadad of Rohai. Birbhadi Fort, which is not far from anywhere in history, is 18 km away from Rohiya. It's at the distance. It is easy to see the fort within 1 to 2 hours. History   In 1648, this fort was built by Shivaji Maharaj, along with Lingana fort, after capturing Kalyan. This fort was used to keep watch on the Revdanda creek and to check the activities of Siddhi.   GETTING THERE Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly There is only one way to get fort. It goes through the village of Birawadi. There is a village called Chanra on Roha Murud road. 18 kms from Rohiya Up to 5 kms f...

Chavand Fort Maharashtra

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Chavand Fort Maharashtra Chavand ( Marathi: चावंड किल्ला ) is a hill fortress situated 30 km from the modern-day town of Naryangoan in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,036 meters (3,399 feet) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. This is one of the forts known as the 'Famous 5'. Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, Jivdhan and Naneghat form the Famous 5 trek. The fort has remnants of construction that are more than 800 years old. Village of Chavandwadi lies at the base of the fort. Under the rule of Shivaji this was known as Prasannagad. Chamunda Apabhransh Chavanda Jayawari Saptakund Giri To Khuduni Ashmandh Prasannagad Marg created. The famous forts of Naneghat in Junnar taluka are known as Jivananda, Chavand, Hudsar and Shivneri. Of these, Chavand is an agate village on the journey from Junnar city on an hourly journey. Chavand village is si...

Gorakhgad fort Maharashtra

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Gorakhgad fort Maharashtra Gorakhgad fort - 2137 feet high is in Giridurg fort. This fort of Karjat hill district of Thane district is considered to be of medium to trekkers. Gorakhgad is a fort that can be used for Mumbai and Pune. While Gorakhgad and Machhindragad are not historical heritage, their cones have always been an attraction for star performers. The surrounding area of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad is famous because of its dense forest. Gorakhgad's expanse is also limited. During the reign of Shahaji, this fort was important. However, there is no mention of any kind of battle. In Shivaji, the fort was used only to keep an eye on the surrounding region. Previously used to use the fort as a place to go to Junnar via Naneghat. Despite a limited extension, there is a sufficient number of adequate water-shelter space available on this fort. This place of Goraksnath's meditation has been called 'Gorakhgad'. GETTING THERE Maharashtra ST (State...