Kalyangad (Nandgiri)कल्याणगड नांदगिरी
A Satara fort hiding a dark cave with a Jain idol and an underground spring.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSatara, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height1050 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyNandgiri, Satara
EntryFree
About Kalyangad (Nandgiri)
Kalyangad hides a long, dark cave inside the hill containing a Jain Tirthankara idol and a perennial underground water source. You need a torch and a willingness to crawl a little. The fort above is modest but the cave makes it memorable.
What to see and do
- Underground cave with a Jain Tirthankara idol
- Perennial water source inside the hill
- Rock-cut steps and gateway
- Satara plain views
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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