Kamalgad , Panchgani
About Kamalgad
Kamalgad, or ‘lotus’ fort is perched precariously above the Krishna river valley. With views across the valley, it provides a strategic vantage point and important staging post for the valley below. It was taken over by the British in 1818. It’s surrounded by steep rocks. At a height of 4,400ft it’s reachable by scaling the rocky outcrop. Kamalgad offers fantastic views of the valley below.
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Imagicaa Amusement Theme Park, Maharashtra
0 km from Kamalgad - See map
Imagicaa, located near Khopoli in Maharashtra, is one of India’s premier entertainment destinations. This theme park, water park, and snow park...
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Dhom Dam, Maharashtra
18.6 km from Kamalgad - See map
The Dhom Dam is located some 21km from the town of Panchgani. The dam is constructed from natural materials. Construction started in 1976 and the...
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Pandavgad Fort, Maharashtra
34.3 km from Kamalgad - See map
Lingering over a region of six acres, Pandavgad fort is around 10 kilometers far from the small village of Wai. It was erected by King Bhoj II...
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Parsi Point, Maharashtra
36.6 km from Kamalgad - See map
Parsi Point is close to Sydney point. Parsi Point resides high above the Krishna river valley below. From here it is possible to view Krishna...
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Sherbaug, Maharashtra
38.9 km from Kamalgad - See map
Sherbaug is the name given a theme park and resort in midst of a naturally formed valley. Playing host to a number of activities, it’s in...
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Wai, Maharashtra
38.9 km from Kamalgad - See map
Only a short distance, 8km, from Panchgani lies the picturesque village of Wai. There are many mandirs, ghats and temples here. All in the setting...
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Rajpuri Caves, Maharashtra
40 km from Kamalgad - See map
Around 9 kilometers away from Panchgani, Rajpuri Caves bordered by ponds have towering sacred value. It is believed that these caves were used by...
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Sydney Point, Maharashtra
40.2 km from Kamalgad - See map
Looking down on the Krishna River below, Sydney point is located on a high cliff overlooking the Krishna valley below. It’s a great place to...
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Table Land, Maharashtra
40.6 km from Kamalgad - See map
Table Land is a wide expanse of flat, volcanic rock covering 99 acres of land just on the outskirts of Panchgani. It is Asia’s second largest...
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41.6 km from Kamalgad - See map
Devil's Kitchen is located on the Table Land plateau behind the main town of Panchgani. Said to have been the preparation spot for the Pandavas...
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Lingamala Waterfalls, Maharashtra
47.2 km from Kamalgad - See map
Lingamala Falls is about 6 kilometers away from Mahabhaleshwar, close to Panchgani. The cascade plummets from a height of 600 feet and its stream...
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Mapro Gardens, Maharashtra
48.1 km from Kamalgad - See map
Panchgani and Mapro gardens play host to the ‘annual strawberry festival’ which is held in the month of March/April. 85% of the strawberries...
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