Kalavantin Durg, Panvel, Maharashtra India

Kalavantin Durg is located on a hill top at a height of 2300 ft. The fort is adjacent to Prabalgad Fort and can be reached by deviating through Shedung from Mumbai-Pune Express Highway. Reaching the fort presents the toughest trekking challenge in Maharashtra. The trek which begins from base village of Shedung, takes about 3 hours and requires trekkers to climb rock-cut stairs through a steep slope. Reaching Kalavantin Durg is relatively a tough affair and is recommended for experienced trekkers. A number of instructions must be followed during the trek to ensure maximal safety.