Aundha Fort — Local services in Maharashtra

A North-south range of Sahyadri, which turns from Igatpuri towards eastern Thal Ghat, is known as ‘Kalsubai Range’. Alang, Madan, Kulang and Kalsubai is one part of Kalsubai Range and the other part is at the east i.e. Aundh, Patta, Bitangad, Aad and mountain of Mhasoba. Aundha Fort, or Avandha Killa, is in Aundhewadi village between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra. This Fort lies in the Sahyadri mountain range at a height of about 4,300 ft (1.31 km) above sea level. Aundha fort is close to Patta fort. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning “residents of Fort Patta”. The fort of Aundha is like a pinnacle, since top of the fort is very small. Main use of this place was to keep a watch on the surrounding region. We can see 4-5 cisterns on the fort. Water is available in one cave. There is an entrance carved here from the huge rock. History of this fort is similar to the adjoining Patta fort. Till 1688 the fort was under Maratha rule. On 11 January 1688, Moghul captured this fort. Later, in 1761 Peshwas captured this fort.

Patta was used at the border of the Swarajya. When Shivaji Maharaj was coming after winning Jalnapur (Jalna of today), the mughal army trapped him from three sides. It was because of the mastery of Bahirji Naik who was the head of the detective department that shivaji maharaj was able to reach Patta safely. Height of Patta fort from Mean sea Level 1392 Meters (4566 feet (1.39 km))

Finally, in 1818 this British...

How to reach: Vehicles can travel upto the last windmill which is just near the Aundha pinnacle. SUVs with good ground clearance can travel upto here without any issues. However PLEASE be very careful if you are planning to take hatchbacks. The route is quite steep at places with lots of stones and loose soil. One needs to drive really slow and carefully so as not to damage the underside. Do not take any sedans here. Monsoons will require 4x4 at some places since the route will become quite slippery. Note that from Tirde village cars cannot travel as the route is not driveable.

About the trek: If you are a newbie or less experienced PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT. Irrespective of chains installed it is very risky to climb up and get down. Absolutely avoid in rainy season. The chain installed at second patch is free moving hence there is a high chance of chain moving around. Please dont rely on youtube videos where it shows that climbing is easy due to chains. The starting point of the climb is almost from behind the pinnacle. With you facing the pinnacle walk towards the right side on a trail till you reach backside. There are few arrows marked here which tells you the direction...

Aundha Fort, or Avandha Killa is a fort situated in Aundhewadi village between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra. This fort is close to Patta Fort. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning "residents of Fort Patta. The history of this fort is similar to the adjoining Patta fort. On 11 January 1688, this fort was captured by Moghul army headed by Matabarkhan. He appointed Shyamsingh as the chief of the fort. Later this fort was captured by Peshwas in 1761. Finally in 1818 this fort was won by the British.

Aundha Fort, or Avandha Killa, is in Aundhewadi village between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra. This Fort lies in the Sahyadri mountain range at a height of about 4,300 ft (1.31 km) above sea level. Aundha fort is close to Patta fort. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning “residents of Fort Patta”.

The fort of Aundha is like a pinnacle, since top of the fort is very small. Main use of this place was to keep a watch on the surrounding region. We can see 4-5 cisterns on the fort. Water is available in one cave. There is an entrance carved here from...