Chavand, Maharashtra
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19°14′13″N 73°44′54″E / 19.236848°N 73.748217°E
| Prasannagad | |
|---|---|
प्रसन्नगड | |
| Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
| Pune district, Maharashtra | |
  Prasannagad | |
| Coordinates | 19°14′12.7″N 73°44′53.6″E / 19.236861°N 73.748222°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 3400 Ft. |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by | Ahmadnagar (1521-1594) Maratha Confederacy (1739-1818) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| In use | Guarding the trade route |
| Materials | Stone |
Chavand (
History
Founder of Nizam Shahi Dynasty,
Geography
Chavand fort is approximately 20 km away from the city of Junnar in Pune district, and is a popular destination for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts as well. There is a varied flora and fauna around the foothills of the Chavand fort trek. There are 12 various species of birds to observe. The base village of the Chavand Fort is Chavandwadi village.
There is a huge stone door called the Mahadarwaja which is still structurally intact. There is a Chamunda Devi Mandir on the fort along with a few remnants of a cannon as well. There are seven water tanks carved out of a single stone. The top of the fort offers splendid views of the neighbouring regions along with views of forts like Shivneri, Jivdhan and Hadsar. One can also see the seven tanks, the Kukadi river and the Manikdoh dam. [3]
References
- ^ "Chavand, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012.
- ^ The Gazetteers Department. Archived 2018-02-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Chavand Fort Trek | A Complete Guide (History, Trail, How to reach)".
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