Trek to Tikona Fort, Lonavla, Maharashatra

After long discussion with all friends only five of us Kiran, Kushal, Ajit, Chandu & I (out of gang of 12)  decided to go for simple one day trek near Lonavla fort called as Tikona. We all were clueless about the fort because no one has been there. 

Saturday morning 19th July 2014, we five & Kushal Ritz  took chance to explore the place. We took Pune -Mumbai Express since fort is located somewhere near Lonavla. & we asked Mr. Google to search the location for us.To find route for this fort was quite easy. after crossing Lonaval bypass road need to take left to Pawnagar from Lonavla police chauki, then you get into village of Pawna. within next 20 min we reached to base of Tikona fort 

 This mighty Fort lacks historical information. This fort was one of the prime forts which were included in “Maratha” Empire but don’t have many records but to in records of enemy “Mughals” it has many points to be noted is a sad thing to take in mind. Nijamshah in 1482-83 took over Junnar, Lohgad and the same time Tikona Fort too. Later this Fort went to Adilshah and in year 1647 King “Shivaji” took it in “Swarajya” Maratha Empire. Later in “Purandar Tah” 63 Forts including Tikona went to Mughals but again in 1670 Shivaji broke all agreements and took back many forts in Swarajya. Then till King Sambhaji this fort was a major influence to Maratha’s.

Once we started with the trek we came up to one “Machi” which connects Sahyadri hill range and Fort Way. First entry to the fort is through a very small cave which was called as “Bhuyari Darwaja” which leads to Guard tower led Vetal Darwaja followed by a set of five caves and a God Hanuman named “Chapat Maruti” killing devil “Panvati”. On the way we can find Lime mixer of that time which was used to Crush and Mix Lime to build the fort. This big stone wheel was operated with the help of bulls. This preserved and maintained by a local organization “Shivdurg Sanvardhan” is a great cause and worth thanking them. Then we have reached to main and toughest entry to Fort. Guarded by watchtowers and Water Tanks this entry is a small duct carved in stone with big steps is a tough path to climb. Thanks to “Shivdurg Sanvardhan” who put cables their to take help while climbing. After reaching fort one can feel awesomest weather, full blow of air Pavana backwater view, Fort Tung standing tall in front and some remains of the fort. This fort has highest no of water reservoirs on any fort which are still good and still holds much water supply. A temple of “Trambyakeshwar” with half destroyed “Nandi’s” reminds you of Mughal attacks on temples. Comparatively smaller but yet you’ll feel amazing that you’ll fall in love with this fort.

Overall it's a nice one day trek 
I really want to recommend all for one day trek with family .....

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