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Deekshabhoomi
Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism in Nagpur the City of Oranges. Deekshabhoomi is a place where Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar converted into Buddhism and so did his thousands of followers. This conversion of religion took place on October 14th 1956. In the present scenario thousands of people come to Deekshabhoomi and convert into Buddhism.…
Indrai Fort
One of the mountain ranges of Sahyadri starts from Surgana in Nasik, and ends at Chandvad. This is called Ajanta Satmaal. Amongst the various forts in this range, Rajdher, Indrai, Koldher and Chandvad lie in the Chandvad taluka. Type : Hill forts. Fort Range : Ajanta Satmaal. District : Nashik. Grade : Easy. How to reach : There are…
Hadsar Fort
Sahyadri range has plethora of forts. Taluka Junnar, belonging to the Pune district is no exception. Hadsar is a beautiful fort located in this region. Starting from Naneghat, one can combine Jeevdhan, Shivneri, Lenyadri, Hadsar and Harishchandragad into a six-day trek. Type : Hill forts. Fort Range : Naneghat. District : Pune. Grade : Medium. How to reach :…
Gandharvgad
History : According to Sabhasad Bakhar, Gandharvagad is one of the 111 forts restored by Shivaji Maharaj. On 15 January 1666, Shivaji Maharaj went on to take this fort in the conquest of Panhalgad with an army of 5000. On 28 July 1687, Desai’s of Kakti Karyati and Hukkeri Pargana captured his fort from Marathas,…
Sagargad Fort
Trekkers around Mumbai can visit Sagargad a.k.a. Kheddurg all year round. This fort was built to keep an eye on the shores of Alibaug and Dharamtar creek. Until the establishment of forts like Khanderi, Kulaba and Sarjekot by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the onus of protection of the coast around Alibaug was on Sagargad alone. It…
Gambhirgad Fort
Gambhir in Marathi means ‘serious’. So, Gambhirgad and its environment is according to its name quite ‘sreious’. Situated in Thane district and on Gujarat border, it is probably the last fort in Thane district. Type : Hill forts. Fort Range : Palghar. District : Thane. Grade : Medium. how to reach : 1. Aslon : From Kalyan or Wada reach Manor…
ShivtharGhal Fort
Whenever we talk about the era to which Shivaji Maharaj belongs, we cannot forget those ones who were behind the legendary hero. Shahaji Raje, Jijamata and of course, Samarth Ramdas Swami. The place where Ramdas resided after 1649 was a huge cavern, which came to be called as Shivthar Ghal (Ghal means cavern). This was…
Sinhagad Fort
To the southeast of Pune city stands the gallant fort of Sinhagad. Its name means that only the lion-hearted can win this place, and it was named after the brave warrior Tanaji Malusare. A famous quote by Shivaji Maharaj is “EK GAD AALA PAN DUSRAA GAD GELAA” Which means that though he conquered the fort,…
Durgadi Fort
Durgadi Fort lies to the west of Kalyan city, today in a renovated condition. Kalyan is the busiest junction as well a key location from ancient times. This was an important international harbour developed during the Satvaahan era. The city was well fortified and it is said it had 11 bastions and multiple entrances. The…