Manikgad (Chandrapur)माणिकगड चंद्रपूर
A Gond-dynasty hill fort deep in Chandrapur’s tiger forest.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChandrapur, Maharashtra
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Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height500 m above sea level
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyManikgad, Gadchandur
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 30 September. Inside a protected sanctuary, Forest Department closes the route through the monsoon and breeding season.
About Manikgad (Chandrapur)
A Gond-dynasty hill fort in the Chandrapur forest belt, with substantial ruins spread across a wooded plateau. This is tiger country, so trek in daylight and with local advice.
What to see and do
- Gond-dynasty fort ruins
- Wooded plateau walk
- Real tiger-belt forest
- Tadoba reserve within reach
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Chandrapur
- Tadoba Andhari Tiger ReserveChandrapur, Maharashtra · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesMaharashtra’s oldest park, and the most reliable place in the state to see a tiger.
- Ballarpur FortChandrapur, Maharashtra · FortsA 14th-century Gond fort on the Wardha, before the capital moved to Chandrapur.
- Chandrapur Fort & AnchaleshwarChandrapur, Maharashtra · FortsThe Gond capital, still wrapped in a five-kilometre wall with four great gates.
- Bhadravati Jain TemplesChandrapur, Maharashtra · Temples & ShrinesA Jain centre built around a hoard of ancient idols found buried in a mound.
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