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Vikatgad Fort | |
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Part of Matheran Hill Range | |
Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 19°01′43.3″N 73°16′44.6″E / 19.028694°N 73.279056°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 2100 Ft. |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
In use | Surveyllance |
Materials | Stone |
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.