Tandulwadi Fortतांदुळवाडी
A short climb by local train from Mumbai, looking over the Vaitarna basin.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePalghar, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
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
Height600 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyTandulwadi, Saphale
EntryFree
About Tandulwadi Fort
A short fort climb reachable by local train from Mumbai, overlooking the Vaitarna basin. Low commitment, decent views, and rarely crowded, a good early-morning outing.
What to see and do
- Vaitarna river and reservoir views
- Reachable by local train to Saphale
- Ruined fortifications and cisterns
- Short enough for a half-day
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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