Kanvai Places to Visit around Mumbai by VCabs
Kanvai is place in Sahyadri range in Igatpuri region is mainly divided into eastern range and western range. This is in western region which also includes Tringalwadi,Harihar, Brahmagiri and Anjaneri forts. This region can be rambled over from Igatpuri or Ghoti village.
Place to Visit :-
The main entrance door of the fort still stands in a good condition. On entering the main doorway we can see a cave on the right hand side. We have to go via this route only to reach the fort top. On reaching the fort top we can see a small pond towards southern side of the fort. There are many dilapidated structures of mansion by the side of this pond. There is a bastion at the western end of the fort. Also a cistern is located near this bastion. Half-an hour is sufficient to wander over the fort top. Kalsubai range, Trimbak range, Tringalwadi are some of the sightseeing points around the fort from over the fort-top.
Distance To Reach :
From Igatpuri or Ghoti board in a bus towards Upper Vaitarna and alight at Waki junction. From here a route towards right takes us to the base village,Kavnai. About after an hour of walking we reach the base village of this fort.
Kavnai fort lies to the right side of the base village. A snout of the hill lands in the base village. After half-an-hour of walk over this snout there is a right turn which leads us to a cleft. A simple rock-climbing from here will take us to the main doorway of the fort. It takes about an hour to reach upto the main doorway from the base village.
Time To Reach :
About an hour is required from the base village, Kavnai to reach the fort-top.
Pune to Khubladha Fort (Thal Fort), Western Ghats, Sahyadri
Khubladha or Thal fort is situated on the coast of Thal near Alibaug. This was meant to protect Underi fort.History : The fort was built on a natural elevation on the Thal coast. In 1659, when Shivaji Maharaj started building Khanderi fort, Khubladha played a major role as offshore base for men and material. Also, this was to protect any invasion on the land from British and Siddis. In 1749, Siddi conquered the fort. However, Manaji Angre got it back in 1750 in a battle where 200 people of Siddi were killed. Later, since the fort became more vulnerable to attacks, it was abandoned and the base was moved to Colaba fort of Alibaug.Fascinating Spots : Today, only few parts of fort walls are remaining, no other remnants can be seen.Ways To Reach : Thal is about 5 km from Alibaug. The fort remnants are near the sea shore.Accommodation Facility : NoneFood Facility : In Thal villageDrinking Water Facility : In Thal village
Chaulher is also known by various other names as Chaurgad and Chalheri. Chaulher and Salher are conceived as twins. Salher is the highest fort of Maharashtra. Likewise the other big fort in Bauglan region is Chaulher which have striking resemblance to Salher in shape.
History :-According to villagers in nearby villages there is a statue of Chaurangnath on the fort. Every year on Pithuri amawasya a fair is organized. There are various tanks called Moti take, Shevalya take, Hatyara take, Khekdya take inside the fort. The village previously ruled by a King called Gawali. You can also see a stable of that time. The ruler had various mansabdars administering his kingdom. One of those mansabdars governed this region afterwards.Fascinating Spots :-Near the entry point to the fort, we can see a range of Galleries. One has to pass through 3 gateways to enter. These gateways are excellent illustrations of architecture. As we enter we can see the citadel in front and to the left there is machi. On the machi there is a large cistern for water storage and at the far end are relics of the fortification. After observing the machi we can move to the citadel. There are two approaches to the citadel. By taking the right it takes 10 minutes to reach. On the way there are various tanks carved inside the rocks, of those the ‘moti take’ has portable water. The citadel also has 4 such tanks and remnants of some manor. We can also have fascinating view of the Satmal and Selbari-Dolbari range. If one wishes to take left approach from machi to the citadel there are idols of Chaurangnath and Hanuman. Those are sheltered by metal sheets by villagers. Two hours are enough to explore the fort.Ways To Reach :-Via Nashik one has to go to Satana. There are buses to Tilawan from Satana. From Tilwan it takes 20 minutes to reach Wadi Chaulher. It’s the base village. There is a way descending from the fort by which we can reach the fort.Accommodation Facility :-There is no accommodation facility on the fort.Food Facility :-One has to carry foodstuff himselfDrinking Water Facility :-Drinking water is available in Moti take.
Time To Reach :-1.5 hours from Wadi Chaulher.
