Panvel, Maharashtra, India686 m
Kalavantin Durg
Also known as Kalavantin, Kalavantin Durga, Kalavantin Fort, Kalavantin Pinnacle
A dramatic pinnacle fort climbed by open rock-cut steps carved into the cliff, next to Prabalgad near Panvel.
- Terrain
- Fort
- Altitude
- 686 m
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Best time
- October, November
Overview
About Kalavantin Durg
What makes this destination worth the journey.
A dramatic pinnacle fort climbed by open rock-cut steps carved into the cliff, next to Prabalgad near Panvel.
Kalavantin Durg, about 686 m near Prabalgad in Raigad district, is one of the most photographed and thrilling climbs in the Sahyadris - its final stretch is a flight of open rock-cut steps chiselled straight into a steep cliff with no railings. The trek starts from Thakurwadi village near Panvel, about 3 km up, and the exposed steps demand a head for heights and dry conditions, so it is avoided in heavy monsoon. The summit gives a giddy 360-degree view over Prabalgad, Matheran and the Mumbai plains.
Known for
- Cliff-carved steps
- Pinnacle climb
Highlights
- Open rock-cut steps up a cliff
- 360-degree summit views
- Beside Prabalgad fort