Antur Fortअंतुर
A forgotten fort inside Gautala sanctuary, the best-kept trekking secret in Marathwada.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
Marathwada
Marathwada
Best time to visit15 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height850 m above sea level
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyNagapur, Kannad
EntryFree
About Antur Fort
A forgotten fort inside Gautala wildlife sanctuary, with intact gateways and a Persian inscription. Almost nobody treks here, which makes it the best-kept secret in Marathwada.
What to see and do
- Well-preserved gateways and bastions
- Persian inscription over the main gate
- Gautala sanctuary forest
- Deep water cisterns
- Near-total solitude
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