Name of the fort Tikona (also known as Vitandgad)
Historical importance
Malik Ahmed Nizamshah of the Nizam dynasty conquered the fort in 1585 and aanexed it to the Nizam territory. In 1657 Shivaji Maharaj (The Great Maratha Emperor) brought the whole of Konkan, which had been Nizam territory, under his control when he conquered Tikona along with the forts of Karnala, Lohgad, Mahuli, Songad, Tala, and Visapur. This fort was a strategic nexus: the centre of control for the entire Pawana Mawal region. In 1660, Netaji Palkar was charged with ensuring the security of fort Tikona. Jaysingh invaded the regionn in 1665 and the local villages were by Dilerkhan but the forts held out. Tikona fort was surrendered to the Mughal warrior Kubadkhan, who had attacked the region together with Halalkhan and others, according to the Treaty of Purandar signed on 12 June 1665. Kubadkhan took over the fort on 18 June but it was later recaptured by the Marathas.
Location
It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune The village nearest th
e fort is called Tikona-Peth. You can also get a good view of Tung fort from Tikona
e fort is called Tikona-Peth. You can also get a good view of Tung fort from Tikona How to reach there from Pune
If you are going from bike then,
Take Paud road from Pune go straight towards Paud Gaon, road to Tikona goes from the Paud gaon, (Take turn from Paud ST Stand towards Kolvan), its on way from Paud to Lonavala, a small place called Tikona-Peth is the base village for the fort.
Take Paud road from Pune go straight towards Paud Gaon, road to Tikona goes from the Paud gaon, (Take turn from Paud ST Stand towards Kolvan), its on way from Paud to Lonavala, a small place called Tikona-Peth is the base village for the fort.
If you are gong by bus then,
Take Pune-Paud-Javan. ST bus
One can also go via Kamshet route too.
Alight at Kamshet, which is two stops ahead of Lonavala on the Mumbai- Pune rail route. From Kamshet railway station, take a bus / shared private vehicle (jeep) to Kale colony. One can also get a vehicle to reach Tikona Peth from Kale colony.
Where to eat
Food is not available on the fort, you better carry your own food. If you are going by bike then at Kolwan village you can get break fast. Water is available on the fort but it is always better to carry water alongwith.
Take Pune-Paud-Javan. ST bus
One can also go via Kamshet route too.
Alight at Kamshet, which is two stops ahead of Lonavala on the Mumbai- Pune rail route. From Kamshet railway station, take a bus / shared private vehicle (jeep) to Kale colony. One can also get a vehicle to reach Tikona Peth from Kale colony.
Where to eat
Food is not available on the fort, you better carry your own food. If you are going by bike then at Kolwan village you can get break fast. Water is available on the fort but it is always better to carry water alongwith.
Difficulty level
Easy
Estimated cost
If you are going from bike then the estimated cost is
Petrol: - 3 litres (Rs.150)
Food: - Breakfast + Lunch (Rs.50-75)/ Person
For more information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikona
http://www.sahyaadri.com/info/articles.php?art_id=74&start=1
For Dos and Dont's of treks refer
http://gauravsv.blogspot.com/2009/08/dos-and-dons-for-trek.html#links
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