Tikona /Vitandgad Fort Maharashtra

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 Tikona /Vitandgad Fort
Maharashtra

 

 Tikona (Marathi: तिकोना) also known as Vitandgad is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangular".


The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev', a water tanks (seven water tanks) and some Satvahan caves. Trek organisers also commend the views of Pawna dam and the nearby forts of Tung, Lohagad and Visapur. There is Pawana lake at the summit.


 

History

 

Like many other forts in Maharashtra Tikona fort has a long history. The fort was under Nizamshah dominance till Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort in 1657 along with the other major forts including Mahuli, Lohagad and karnala but later in 1665 the fort was surrendered to Moghuls as per the Treaty of Purandar. Maratha's recaptured the fort with in 5 years . Till 1818 Tikona was under Maratha kingdom. But in 1818  British empire captured this fort from Marathas by fighting a small battle.


 

GETTING THERE


Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses available to Lonavala all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly

Tikona Peth is the base village of the fort.


Kamshet is the nearest Railway station from this fort. Kamshet is around 20 kms from Tikona.

You can also get some private vehicles from Kamshet railway station and Lonavla railway station as well.



 

ENTRY FEES


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


Places to visit on the Tikona Fort

·       Small caves carved beside the door

·       A huge "Hanuman" sculpture carved in a single rock.

·       A big water cistern and caves can be seen.

·       The Mahadev temple The Shivling of this temple is made up of "Shaligram" which is a unique stone.

·        Behind the Mahadev temple, there is a big water pond.


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 Tikona fort.

Tung Fort from Tikona fort

Tung Fort from Tikona




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: Tikona Peth, Near Pawna Dam, Tikona hiking Trail, Maharashtra 412108, India

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