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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. | '''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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[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]] | |||
[[Category:Palghar district]] | |||