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'''Kaldurg Fort''' is situated to the east of [[Palghar]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] in the [[Western Ghats|Sahyadri]] mountain range of northern [[Konkan]]. It is strategically situated at a height of at least 475 meters above sea level,<ref>{{Cite web|last=jain|first=piyush|title=Trek to Kaldurg Fort - Weekend Getaway|url=https://www.tripoto.com/maharashtra/trips/kaldurg-fort|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Tripoto|language=en}}</ref> giving views of the [[Arabian Sea]] and the industrial town of Palghar to the west, as well as views of the [[Surya River (India)|Surya River]] to the east. | {{More citations needed|date=February 2022}} | ||
'''Kaldurg Fort''' is situated to the east of [[Palghar]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] in the [[Western Ghats|Sahyadri]] mountain range of northern [[Konkan]]. It is strategically situated at a height of at least 475 meters above sea level,<ref>{{Cite web|last=jain|first=piyush|title=Trek to Kaldurg Fort - Weekend Getaway|url=https://www.tripoto.com/maharashtra/trips/kaldurg-fort|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Tripoto|language=en}}</ref> giving views of the [[Arabian Sea]] and the industrial town of Palghar to the west, as well as views of the [[Surya River (India)|Surya River]], to the east. | |||
This rectangular shape of fort can easily be located from a distance. There is no specific historic sign available except fort structure. The fort is divided | This rectangular shape of a fort can easily be located from a distance. There is no specific historic sign available except fort structure. The fort is divided into the upper part and lower part due to a rectangular rock. There are few steps that separate these two parts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://palghar.gov.in/culture-heritage/ |title = Culture & Heritage|website=palghar.gov.in |access-date=2018-06-04}}</ref> | ||
It is a popular destination among hikers. The trek starts at Waghoba Khind temple on Palghar - Manor Road. | It is a popular destination among hikers. The trek starts at Waghoba Khind temple on Palghar - Manor Road. | ||
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| Kaldurg Fort | |
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| Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
  Kaldurg Fort  Kaldurg Fort | |
| Coordinates | 19°41′28.7″N 72°49′01.2″E / 19.691306°N 72.817000°E |
| Type | fort |
| Height | 475 metres (1,558 ft) |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | yes |
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Kaldurg Fort is situated to the east of Palghar, Maharashtra, India in the Sahyadri mountain range of northern Konkan. It is strategically situated at a height of at least 475 meters above sea level,[1] giving views of the Arabian Sea and the industrial town of Palghar to the west, as well as views of the Surya River, to the east.
This rectangular shape of a fort can easily be located from a distance. There is no specific historic sign available except fort structure. The fort is divided into the upper part and lower part due to a rectangular rock. There are few steps that separate these two parts.[2]
It is a popular destination among hikers. The trek starts at Waghoba Khind temple on Palghar - Manor Road.
References[edit]
- ↑ jain, piyush. "Trek to Kaldurg Fort - Weekend Getaway". Tripoto. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ↑ "Culture & Heritage". palghar.gov.in. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
Coordinates: 19°41′29″N 72°49′01″E / 19.6913°N 72.8170°E
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