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Avchitgad Fort Maharashtra   History This fort is believed to be built by Shilahar kings and subsequently used by the Nizam of Ahmednagar. The great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji is also believed to have reconstructed this fort. The work was carried out in a hurry and hence the name 'Avchit' (hurry) 'gad' (fort). In the Third Anglo-Maratha War, this fort was won over by Colonel Prother from the Peshwas in February 1818 along with other forts in the neighboring region.   GETTING THERE The nearest railway station is Roha and Nidi. The Padam - Kharapti, Pingalsai and Medha village are well accessible by road.There are three routes to reach the fort.One route starts from the village Padam - Kharapti, Other route starts from the village Pingalsi, it take 2 hours to reach the fort and the other route is from village Medha, which takes about 1hr. to reach the fort top.   ENTRY FEES There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID...

Kathingad/Tunga Fort Maharashtra Tung fort is also named Kathingad fort. The word "Kathin" in Marathi means difficult. While climbing, one can experience the difficult challenge of reaching this fort. The fort is conical and has steep climbs with a very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout. From Pawana dam, reaching this fort requires a 400-metre climb. History Tung Fort was built before 1600 CE. It was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty but was captured by Shivaji. It is small, and not able to hold more than 200 troops at a time. As such, it would not have been able to defend itself on its own for a long time. Its shape and structure suggest that its main function was as a watchtower guarding the road to Pune city. The Dhamale family, one of the Deshmukh from the Maval region, was charged with ensuring the security of Tung Fort. During invasion, it served to provide a temporary distraction for invaders. Thus, the major forts of Visapur an...

Shrivardhan Fort & Manoranjan Fort Maharashtra Shrivardhan Fort and Manoranjan Fort  is one of the two hill forts that constitute the Rajmachi fortification, the other being  Manaranjan Fort . It is located in  Rajmachi  village which 8.5 km from  Lonavala  in the  Sahyadris  mountain range. At 900 m(3000 feet) above sea level it was the taller of the two peaks and was named after Shrivardhan Ganpatrao Patwardhan. Other than a rampart there is no visible construction. It was probably used at a watchtower for the Sahyadri region. There are two water tanks at the top of the hill but one of them has an iron pillar in it. GETTING THERE To  reach  Lonavla lying on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, one can  travel  by train or bus, from nearby towns like Khopoli, Karjat, Talegaon Dabhade, etc. While with major towns like Mumbai (82 km) and Pune (65 km) also, Lonavala is well-connected. Shrivardhan F...

Visapur Fort Maharashtra Perched upon a lush green plateau, the Visapur Fort is a very popular excursion destination for adventure mongers as well as nature lovers. The fort stands majestically tall and ruggedly firm at the height of 1084 meters above sea level offering a panoramic view of a wide range of hills covered in a thick blanket of green. The majestic fort is a very popular destination for trekking activities. With an eventfully historic backstory and an unmatched view of nature at its best, the Visapur fort is indeed a treat for all- history buffs, adventure mongers and nature enthusiasts.   HISTORY OF THE ATTRACTION Built in the period between the years of 1713 CE and 1720 CE by the very first Peshwa of the iconic Maratha Empire, renowned and revered Balaji Vishwanath, the Visapur Fort stands as a testimony to the power and prowess of the Maratha rulers and their celebrated kingship. This massive fort was built as a twin of the famous Lohagad ...