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Aundha
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| The fort of Aundh is like a pinnacle, since top of the fort is very small. The main use of this place was to keep a check on the surrounding region. We can see 4-5 cisterns on the fort. Water is available in one cave. There is an entrance carved here from the huge rock. One can see Patta fort, Bitangad, Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai and the surrounding area from this fort.
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Ajoba
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| Ajoba is one of the highest peak in Sahyadris. The fort can be climbed either from eastern or from western side. The climb from eastern side takes longer time. There is a Valmiki Ashram at half way to the fort. The rest path to the top is said to be risky during monsoon. Near the Ashram, there is a small hut where we can stay. A small water stream provides us with pure water. The way beyond Ashram leads to a rivulet, crossing which we can reach the cave of ‘LUV-KUSH’. To reach this spot we have to ascend the way of waterfall for one and half hour.
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Anjaneri
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| Nestled in Western ghats or Sahyadri mountain is Anjaneri,the birth place of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman was the son of ‘Pavan’ (the wind) and ‘Anjani’, and hence the fort is called as ‘Anjaneri’. Anjaneri is one of the important forts in the ranges of Tryambakeshwar near Nasik.
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Ajinkyatara
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| Ajinkyatara itself is sufficient to memories Satara's history. The fort is in the heart of the city and thus can be seen from every part of the city. It is 3300 feet high and one can have a wonderful view of the city from here. The beauty of Ajinkyatara can be observed from the hill of Yawateshwar.
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Arnala
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| Anara Fort is located at Arnala Islands, which is at a distance of 8 miles north of Vasai in Maharashtra. As it is surrounded on all sides by water, Arnala Fort is also known as 'Jaldurg' or 'Janjire Arnala'. Arnala Fort is mainly on the north side of Arnala Island. The main entrance is on the northern side, while the fort has broad and strong high walls with three gates.
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Asherigad
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| Asherigad is a fort that lies on the Mumbai - Ahmedabad highway. It was built by King Bhoj of the Shilahar dynasty. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort when they captured it. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule. There is a cave, water tanks, and a monsoon lake. The carved image of Lord Waghya in wood and water cisterns hewn out of rock are the major attractions. The place is ideal for rock climbing.
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Bhairavgad
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| Bhairavgad comes under the regions of Koyananagar. The significance of forts here is that they are away from the actual range and hence are invisible from long distance. The main attraction of these forts is the dense forest. This fort has been declared as ‘sanctuary’.
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Bhimashankar
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| Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India, a pilgrimage place approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills. The area around Bhimashankar is covered with thick dense jungle. The Maharashtra Government has also declared it a Sanctuary. Bhimashankar is a good paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, jungle lovers and bird watchers.
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Bitangad
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| Bitangad is situated in the Kalsubai range of Sahyadri near the borders of Nashik and Ahmednagar districts. It's surrounded by Avandh, Patta alias Vishramgad, Pandharya, Mahankal etc. It is and easy walk to the top, with a cave and water at its base. Mahankal can also be easily climbed from here.
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Chandan - Vandan
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| Chandan-Vandan, the twin forts, are situated at about 24 kms. from Satara. These forts can be easily identified from Pune-Satara route because of their flat plateaus. These forts lie on the boundary of Satara city and Mahabaleshwar region. To the east of these forts lie Jarandeshwar Kalyangad, Bhavani hill, while to the west lie the forts like Vairatgad, Pandavgad.
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| Visapur The forts of Lohgad and Visapur have played an important role in guarding the ancient trade routes and being the savior of Bhaje and Bedse caves. Among them, Lohgad is related to many significant historical events. Much of it is known. Unlike that, much less is known about Visapur. In spite of being a very big fort, protected by a highly impregnable fortification and presence of a large plateau, less is written about it, or much less records could have added to information about it. |
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