Pavangadपावनगड
Panhala’s quiet twin, a short walk across the saddle that most visitors skip.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolhapur, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
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
Height850 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyPanhala, Kolhapur
EntryFree
About Pavangad
The smaller fort attached to Panhala, built as its eastern support and separated from it by a narrow saddle. Most people who go to Panhala never walk across, which is why Pavangad is usually empty even when Panhala is not.
What to see and do
- Saddle walk across from Panhala
- Bastions facing east
- A quiet alternative to a busy neighbour
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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