Kavnai Fortकावनई
A short climb above an old Kumbh Mela village, usually paired with Tringalwadi.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNashik, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height1150 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKavnai, Igatpuri
EntryFree
About Kavnai Fort
A hill fort above Kavnai village, which is itself one of the older Kumbh Mela sites in the region. The climb is short and the summit is small. Most people combine it with Tringalwadi, which is close by.
What to see and do
- Summit fort remains
- Kavnai Kumbh Mela site in the village below
- Views across to Tringalwadi
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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