Parola Fortपारोळा
A moated Khandesh fort tied to the ancestral family of Rani Lakshmibai.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereJalgaon, Maharashtra
Khandesh & Satpuda
Khandesh & Satpuda
Kind of placeForts
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyParola, Jalgaon
EntryFree
About Parola Fort
A moated ground fort in Khandesh, popularly linked to the ancestral family of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi. The walls, bastions and inner moat are in fair condition and the scale is bigger than most visitors expect.
What to see and do
- Inner and outer moat system
- Association with Rani Lakshmibai’s family
- Well-preserved bastions
- Underground chambers
Part of Satpura.
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