Asheri fort

Asheri Fort
Palghar district, Maharashtra
Asheri fort from the highway
Asheri Fort is located in Maharashtra
Asheri Fort
Asheri Fort
Coordinates19°49′13.5″N 72°55′16″E / 19.820417°N 72.92111°E / 19.820417; 72.92111
TypeHill fort
Height1680 Ft.
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsStone

Asheri Fort / Asheri is a fort located 102 km from Mumbai and 88 km from Thane. It is in Palghar district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Palghar district. The fort is located on the hills near Mendhavan Khind on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. The base village Khodkona is a very small tribal village. The Fort restoration is done by the local villagers.