Salota fort

Summary

Salota fort is a hill fort in Maharashtra, India. It is located in the Baglan region of Nashik. It lies close to the Salher fort.

Salota fort
Salota fort, Nashik
Salota fort seen from Salher fort
Salota fort is located in Maharashtra
Salota fort
Salota fort
Coordinates20°43′21″N 73°57′13″E / 20.722441°N 73.9536738°E / 20.722441; 73.9536738
Height1295 m
Site information
OwnerGovt. of India
Open to
the public
yes
Conditiondilapidated
Site history
MaterialsStone, lime and lead
Battles/warsBattle of Salher
EventsMassacare of Bahalol Khan
Garrison information
OccupantsShivaji, British

History edit

No separate history is known about this fort. The fort adjoins Salher fort. This part of hill was fortified to provide additional protection from the enemy.

Places to see edit

The fort can be reached after a strenuous climb up the hill. To climb up to the top of the fort require climbing equipment.

There are three doors in a line which lead to the main part of the fort. There are two rock-cut water cisterns at the fort.[1]

How to reach edit

The nearest village is Waghambe. A continuous trek from Waghambe lead to the col between the Salota and Salher fort. It is about a 1.5-hour walk from Waghambe.[2] A narrow path towards west leads to the Salota. It is better to hire a local guide from the village. There is no place to make a comfortable stay on the fort. Many trekkers prefer to keep their heavy ruck sack at the col and climb the Salota fort first then ascend down, pick up the rucksack and make a night stay on the Salher fort.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "SALOTA". www.tifr.res.in. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Nasik Range trek- Day IV: Fort Salher, Fort Salota". yash-gaikwad.Blogspot.in. Retrieved 22 January 2018.