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Harihar fort / Harshagad is a fort located 40 km from Nashik City, 48 km from Igatpuri, 40 km from Ghoti in Nashik district, of Maharashtra, India. It is an important fort in Nashik district, and was constructed to look upon the trade route through Gonda Ghat. It receives many visitors because of its peculiar rock-cut steps.
In February 2018, 27-year old Pune-based trekker Chetan Dhande fell to his death while 15 feet away from the top of the Kalavantin Durg. [4] Several other climbers witnessed his fall, and his body was discovered nearly four hours later. [5] After Dhande's death, the local administration instituted new rules to ensure safety of the trekkers.
The builder of the fort is unknown. [3] During Maratha times, Kamalgad, Pandavgad and other forts in the area were administered by a mokasaddar (manager) from Bijapur. [4] Early documents written in now defunct Modi script of the Marathi language refer to the fort as 'Kattalgad'. [5] A detailed study of these documents is underway.
The Fort is a popular weekend destination for many residents of Pune, including trekking enthusiasts with access to the top of the fort from the base of the Sinhagad village. [16] The trek involves a one-way walk of 2.7 km (1.6 miles) over which the walker gains about 600 m (1950 feet) in elevation.
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Fort Jackson is the nation’s largest military basic training base, with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year to train to be soldiers. At least three members of the Army based at ...
These caves are spread out all over the fort. Many of these are situated at the foot of Taramati peak and are the place of accommodation. A few are near the temple, whereas some are near the citadel and some far away in the forests. A 30 feet (9.1 m) deep natural cave is on the northwestern side of the fort, to the right of Kokan Kada.
On the fort, there are a cave and 2 water cisterns. There are no man-made structures, building remnants over the fort. Alang, Kalasubai, Aundha Fort, Patta and Bitangad are to the east of the fort; Harihar, Trymbakgad and Anjaneri to its north; Harishchandragad, Aajobagad, Khutta (pinnacle), Ratangad and Katrabai to its south; and Kulang to the ...