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India /Maharashtra /Satara /Panchgani Sight Address : Kamalgad Fort is located at a distance of just 69 Kms from the city. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The square hill fort of Kamalgad in Wai covers a flat area of 3-4 acres. The fort is surrounded by steep rock and can only be reached by perilously scaling this rock. Earlier, the approach was by an artificial tunnel, which started at the base of the rock and emerged on the top. Now this tunnel is blocked by a big rock which fell into it and was never removed. Likely, its height and steep rock around it provided it with enough protection. The only structure on the top of the fort is a hole which is the remains of a well sunk right through the rock, into the soil below which still has water. The hole is eighteen to twenty feet deep. The sides of the well which were formed of the natural rock contained recesses in which criminals were placed. They had to choose between starvation and drowning. However, none of the recesses can be discerned today.

Kamalgadh Fort

HistoryEdit

Although it’s believed that The Kamalgadh fort was build during the Marathas as the other forts in the area were administered by a mokasadar from Bijapur. Early documents written now are in defunct Modi script of the Marathi language refers to the fort as ‘Kattalgad’. A detailed study of these documents is underway. In April 1818, Kamalgad surrendered after resistance to a British detachment commanded by a Major Thatcher. Under the British, it was used to execute prisoners of war.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

The Best season to visit Panchgani is the winters and the onset of summers. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Mapro garden restaurant – Panchgani ; Panchgani-Mahabaleswar Road, Mahabaleshwar 412805, Maharashtra, India. ; Ph/M – 91-94226-04705 ; Food Serve – Continental Cuisine

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies is also easily available here to reach the sight. BUS : The state road transport offers bus services from Mumbai, Pune to Panchgani. The bus fare is close to Rs. 300. One can also opt for a private tour operator, charges for which will depend on the kind of bus you are choosing Super fast, Deluxe, Luxury, Sleeper, etc. Train : Pune Railway station, about 95 km away, is the major railway station near to Panchagani. Pune is well connected to all cities in India by rail. Pre-paid taxi services are available from Pune to Panchagani which costs about Rs 2500. Another railway station near to this hill station called Wathar but it is not well connected . Air : The closest airport is at Pune, 98 kms from Panchgani. Pune is well connected to Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore through many well known airlines. After getting off at the Pune airport you can hire a taxi to Panchgani which will cost you about Rs 2000. Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport is also closely located to Panchgani. Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• In the cool weather of the hilly city you have to be really audacious not to carry any warm clothes in your luggage. Even during summers do carry light woolens to be on the safer side. • Carry camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

Be sure about your driving skills on the steep slopes of Panchgani. You will easily find hired motorbikes but do take care because the roads may actually turn out to be quite steep and it may be difficult for you to ride.