Pawangad — Local services in Maharashtra

Pawankhind is a historic mountain pass located near the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India. It is most famous for the Battle of Pavan Khind, which took place in 1660 between the Maratha Empire and the Adilshahi Sultanate. The Maratha forces, led by the brave warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande, were outnumbered by the Adilshahi army. Despite this, Baji Prabhu and his men held off the enemy for several hours, allowing Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, to escape to safety. Baji Prabhu and his men died in the battle, but their sacrifice is remembered as one of the greatest acts of heroism in Indian history.

Today, Pawankhind is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can hike to the top of the pass, where they can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There is also a memorial to Baji Prabhu Deshpande at the top of the pass.

If you are interested in history or simply want to enjoy some beautiful scenery, Pawankhind is definitely worth a visit. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as the hike to the top of the pass can be challenging.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when visiting Pawankhind:

The best time to visit Pawankhind is during the winter months, when the weather is cool and dry. The hike to the top of the pass can be challenging, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. There are no restaurants or shops at Pawankhind, so be sure to bring your own food and drinks. There is a small entry fee to...

The Kolhapur District of Maharashtra is half a mile towards the east of Panhala fort from which it is separated by a ravine.The chief defense of the fort is a scarped rock fifteen to twenty-five feet high. In most places the steepness of the rock has been increased by artificial scarping and it has been strengthened by a parapet wall of Kolhapur black stone fourteen feet high. In 1827, under Shahoji I (1821–1837), Pavangad and its neighboring fort Panhala were given over to the British Raj. In 1844, during the minority of Shivaji IV (1837–1860), Panhala and Pavangad were taken by rebels who seized Colonel Ovans, the Resident of Satara, when he was on tour and imprisoned him in Panhala. A British force under General Delamotte was sent against the rebels and on 1 December 1844 breached Panhala fort walls, took it by storm. Shortly thereafter in 1844, the two main entrances of Pawangad were pulled down and the fort was dismantled. The fort though deserted has a good...

A plain table land, with lusting view of forest like trees also there is majar(peer) which is located under the hill like under the big stone which has a breath taking seen also school, fields and villages located downhill, should visit this place if you are planning to visit panhala, also this is the topmost place on panhala! There are two ways to reach here, one goes when you take left from the teen darwaza , and the other way is one before you actually climb to the top of panhala there is a tracking path going from near the small village school , also there is a small burial ground there on the path to pawangadh, I have been here from both the ways but I loved the tracking wala path a lot, if you are here you must use the tracking wala path and experience the...