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Kalavantin Durg Trek is one of the most popular treks in Maharashtra. Situated at around 2,205 feet in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, the trek is a perfect one for beginners or adventure seekers.
The Pinnacle of Kalavantin is a thrilling experience that one goes for. Amongst the trekking circle, there is a misconception that It is considered as a very dangerous or treacherous trek. The angle of the photos or videos takes this angle for this whole trek. With enough precautions and knowing the trek well, the trek is one adventure that you should go on.
The Prabalgad Fort stands at an elevation of 2,300 feet (700 m) in the Western Ghats. The fort was previously known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's rule. Its sister fort is Irshalgad. Right next to Prabalgad, to its north, lies the steep Kalavantin pinnacle.
The Prabalgad Fort was built by the Bahmani Sultanate to keep an eye on the Panvel Fort and the Kalyan Fort in the North Konkan area.[citation needed] Around 1458 A.D, "Malik Ahmad" the prime minister of the kingdom of Ahmednagar, took over the fort during his conquest of Konkan.[failed verification] After disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate, the fort remained with the Ahmadnagar Sultanate.
During the collapse of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate, Shahaji led a helping hand against the separate forces of the Mughal Empire and the Adil Shahi dynasty. After the collapse of the Sultanate, he moved to Muranjan along with his wife Jijabai and son Shivaji for a brief period of time.
However, following Shahaji's defeat and the agreement of Mahuli, North Konkan along with the fort, was ceded to Mughals who granted ruling authority of the area to Adilshah of Bijapur. Shivaji conquered the fort from the Mughals in 1657 A.D, after which he established himself in the Kalyan-Bhivandi area.
During the attack by Shivaji, the fort was governed by "Kesar Singh", a Mughal sardar, and was the only fort to put up a strong resistance. Singh died during the battle in October 1657. Kesar Singh's mother hid herself and her grandchild during the attack. Shivaji, in an act of kindness made sure the lady and the child were allowed a safe passage out.
In the year 1826, Umaji Naik, a freedom fighter and his associates were believed to have made the fort as their home for a brief period of time.
We witnessed beautiful decoration on top of Prabalgad near the Ganesh Mandir. This was done on the occasion of Diwali 2024 by Ghati Trekkers and मुक्त भटकंती team.
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Trail Information of the Kalavantin Durg Trek
Best time to do the Kalavantin Durg Trek
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How difficult is the Kalavantin Durg Trek
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kalavantin Durg Trek
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Nearby Places to Visit after the Kalavantin Durg Trek
Prabalgad Fort
Kalavantin Durg view point
Kala burj
Irshalgad view point
Rajwada Prabalgad
Lake on top of Prabalgad
View of Chanderi fort, Nakhind Ridge, Peb Fort, Matheran, Malanggad, Tahuli, Irshalgad, Karnala Fort.
Ganesh Mandir Prabalgad
How to reach Prabalgad
How to reach Kalavantin Durg
How to Reach Kalavantin Durg and Prabalgad?
Nearest Station is Panvel Station.
From Panvel, you have 2 options.
1) Take a shared or private auto/taxi to Base village.
2) Take an ST from Panvel ST stand (10 min walk from station). Timing of bus: 8 AM and 9:20 AM. Return bus is only at 6PM.
Base village: Thakurwadi
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