Kavanai / Kawani Fort Maharashtra

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Kavanai / Kawani Fort
Maharashtra



This fort is 2500 feet high, in the Giridurg fort. This fort of Igatpuri-West Dongarange in Nashik district is considered to be of medium to trekers.

Sahyadri Range, which is located in Igatpuri area, is divided into two directions. The Sahyadri range, which is east to the east and east to the west, is called Kalsubai Range. In these forts Kalsubai, Alang, Kulang, Avand-Patta, the forts of the west are Tringalwadi, Kawanai, Harihar, Bramhagiri and Anjanary. Igatpuri or Ghoti should be available to explore this area.



History

 

It is said that the fort was built by Moghuls. It was ceded to Peshvas by Nizam under the terms of the treaty held after the Battle of Udgir (1760).This fort along with Tringalwadi and fifteen other forts were captured by British army under leadership of Col. Briggs.



 

GETTING THERE


Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly

via Kawani: If you want to go to Kawani, then Igatpuri or Ghoti should be there. From there, catch a bus near the cannon village. Kawanai village is situated at the foothills of the fort. Grab a bus to Igatpuri from Upper Vaitarna and get down on the walkie's dock. Leave the road leading to the Vatarna and keep it on the right. After 1 hour walk from this dirt, we reach Kawani village. There is an ashram named after Kapiladhara in the village. After entering the village, the fort is seen on the right hand. A trunk of the fort has landed in the village. After climbing from this sand, the door turns right at the half an hour's walk and ends with the sparrows. The next uphill is from spinning. Here, we get to the fort door by making easy rathing. It takes about an hour to reach the village from here.



ENTRY FEES


There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID is needed.

Places to visit on the Kavanai fort


  • ·       After entering through the door, there is a cave on the right hand.
  • ·       After reaching the fort, there is a lake in the South Division.
  • ·       The bastion in the western part of the fort.
  • ·       The water tank near the bastion.
  • ·       Half an hour is enough for the fort to rotate.
  • ·       From the fort you can see

o   Kalsubai range,
o   Trimbak range,
o   Tringalwadi.


OPENING/ CLOSING TIMINGS AND DAYS


The fort is open 24 Hrs to general public for all days of the week. One has to show their ID to enter the fort and for foreign nationals, passport is mandatory. It comes under Maharashtra tourism and department also promotes the heritage site. This fort is a must visit place if you are going on a Maharashtra tour.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT


Any time you can visit Kavanai fort



Accomodation on Kavanai fort


There is a cave to accommodate 4 to 5 people. We have to make a living arrangement myself. It takes half an hour from Kawani village to go to the castle.

Food Facility on Kavanai fort

Food arrangements can be made from the locals.



Water Facility on Kavanai fort



  There is a drinking water tank on the fort. It has water till April.







Note:
The Images which have been used here are from travelling freaks who have been wandering out there in nature sharing their experiences about how to do If images which are here are by them only, If you have any problem or query please do mail me and also suggestions are welcomed
Location: Kawanai, Maharashtra 422402, India

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