Sitabuldi Fortसीताबर्डी किल्ला
Nagpur’s twin-hill fort, open to visitors only a few days each year.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNagpur, Maharashtra
Vidarbha
Vidarbha
Kind of placeForts, Monuments & Heritage
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 nearbyNagpur city, Nagpur
EntryFree · open on select days only, army-held
About Sitabuldi Fort
Built on twin hills in the middle of Nagpur and the site of the 1817 battle that broke Bhonsle power in Vidarbha. It is an active Army establishment, so it opens to the public only on a handful of days a year, 26 January, 1 May, 15 August and 26 November.
What to see and do
- Site of the 1817 Battle of Sitabuldi
- British and Bhonsle-era memorials
- Open only on national days
- Views across central Nagpur
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
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