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Maharashtra has several places of tourist interests that are already quite popular such as Mahabaleshwar, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, wildlife parks, besides its famous beaches. However, there are several more picturesque spots that are not so well known. Here you’ll find a brief description of four such places - Torna Fort, Kalavantin Durg, Mandwa Beach and Mahakali Caves. These places will definitely appeal to the sensibilities of nature lovers and adventurists at heart.
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Mahabaleshwar Ajanta Ellora Paintings Ajanta Ellora Caves Maharashtra has several places of tourist interests that are already quite popular such as Mahabaleshwar, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, wildlife parks, besides its famous beaches.
Torna Fort Kalavantin Durg Mandwa Beach Torna Fort, Kalavantin Durg, Mandwa Beach and Mahakali Caves. These places will definitely appeal to the sensibilities of nature lovers and adventurists at heart.
Perched in the Sahyadri range in the district of Pune, Western Maharashtra, Torna Fort is also known by the name of Prachandagad (meaning massive fort in Marathi). Torna fort is of great historic significance as it the first fort captured by Shivaji in 1643, at the young age of 16. It is located at an altitude of 1405 meters from the sea level. Torna Fort
Sahyadri Ranges Trekking Torna Fort If you love trekking, Torna fort is definitely a must visit for you. In fact, it is considered as an ideal spot for trekking adventurists. Nestled in the great Sahyadri Ranges, the fort poses a tough challenge for the trekkers.
You must visit Torna fort during the rainy season. However, you need to be careful while climbing the mountains during the rainy season.
On your visit to fort you could see beautiful places such as Budhla Machi, Bini Darwaja, Kokan darwaja, Kothi Darwaja, Menghai Goddess temple, Sadar, Toranjai Goddess temple and Zunjar Machi.
Located adjacent to Prabalgarh Fort on the Mumbai Pune express, Kalavantin durg is quite a picturesque place to visit. It is located close to Panvel and is a must place to visit for trekkers. Kalavantin Durg