📍 Fort🏛️ Historical⛰️ Hill Station

Panhala Fort

Panhala, Maharashtra, India

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Overview

The Deccan's largest fort-town, from whose siege Shivaji escaped to Vishalgad in 1660 behind Baji Prabhu's last stand at Pavan Khind.

Why visit: Sprawling ramparts and one of history's great rear-guard sagas.

Things to do

›Teen Darwaza
›Andhar Bavai well
›Pavan Khind trail
›Sajja Kothi

Heritage WalkTrekking

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Feb; Jul (Pavan Khind)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half–full day

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