Vikatgad

Vikatgad Fort
Part of Matheran Hill Range
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Vikatgad fort in Neral
Vikatgad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Vikatgad Fort
Vikatgad Fort
Coordinates19°01′43.3″N 73°16′44.6″E / 19.028694°N 73.279056°E / 19.028694; 73.279056
TypeHill fort
Height2100 Ft.
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
In useSurveyllance
MaterialsStone

Vikatgad / Peb Fort is a fort located 19 km (12 mi) from Karjat, in Raigad district, of Maharashtra. This fort is in continuation with the Malang gad, Tauli Hill and Chanderi fort of the Matheran Hill Range. Vikatgad is a favourite destination for one-day trekkers. The trek path to Vikatgad is along deep ravines and cliffs. Its closeness to Matheran and Neral attracts many trekkers on weekends. The forest department and local villagers are doing plantation and some restoration works on the fort. The altitude of Vikatgad, also known as Peb fort is 640 meters[1] (2100 Feet) above sea level.

  1. ^ "Google Earth". earth.google.com. Retrieved 28 March 2023.