Tikona
Fort in Pune district, Maharashtra, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the village, see Tikona, Mawal.
Tikona also known as Vitandgad, is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 foot high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangular".
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Tikona | |
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Maval | |
Coordinates | 18.6317°N 73.5128°E / 18.6317; 73.5128 |
Type | Fortress |
Height | 3580ft |
Site information | |
Owner | Govt. of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone and mortar |
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The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev', seven water tanks (seven water tanks), and some Satvahan caves. Trek organisers also commend the views of Pavana dam and the nearby forts of Tung, Lohagad and Visapur.[1] There is a good view of Pavana lake from the summit.