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1. Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Excursion26271327442
Well maintained modern auditorium,large parking,maintained of place is very well,the place can never be explained in words
2. Bekal Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By JaniJermans - Bengaluru, India
this should be in your must visit if you are closeby, beautiful fort, well maintained and amazing views. the coconut trees and sea around, it looks breathtaking. be prepared for a little walk
3. Daulatabad Fort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 674 reviews
Reviewed By IndradeepR - Mumbai, India
Doulatabad Fort also called as Devgiri Fort is one of those forts which can never be invaded unless otherwise there is an Inside traitor. I will not dwell much on the history as you can find a lot of material to read it in case you are a history enthusiast. I am writing this review from a tourist point of view and how I was excited all the way to trek upto the summit. The Fort is built on a hill of around 600 feet and thus trekking to the top is not for the faint hearted. If you have back or knee problem it is better to take it slow and go up as much as you can rather than stretching yourself as the pathway is rocky and the stair fit more from a horse traversing it than humans If you drive down you will be required to park the vehicle about 50 metres from the entrance gate. This is a paid parking albeit not maintained at all. The ticket counter is available before the entrance gate. You can pay by cash or scan a QR code and buy the tickets. As you enter the fort the QR code would be scanned from your handheld device and thus allowed entry. Alternatively you can also visit the ASI website and buy tickets and scan it too for entry. Please note that plastic water bottles are not allowed and if you intend to go all the way to the top you will require water, thus please carry water bottles/sippers as you deem fit. I always carry 2 steel water bottles in my backpack and by the time I came out of the exit it was over. As you enter through the gate you will be find a small courtyard where ASI have displayed the various forts of Maharashtra and the unique canons in front of them. I just loved it and spent time reading about them to enhance my knowledge. As you pass the courtyard you will reach the Main entrance ( Mahakoot), where you can till date see the wooden doors are spiked with Iron rods to ensure that elephants cannot break in. The other interesting aspects is that as you cross the door there is a right turn with an open passage which ensures that even if someone breaches the gate there would be soldiers awaiting to kill with boulders, rocks, bow and arrow etc. Once you cross the Mahakoot the real journey or trekking of the fort starts. As you continue to walk you will find large Orange structure called Chand Minar which stands around 210 feet in height. It can be reached on op through a spiral staircase however I found it closed at this point of time. On the opposite side please visit the Canon museum. This was conceptualised and executed by one of our archaeologist named Dr Dilip Kumar Khamari. My heartfelt tribute to his idea which allowed me to see 56 different types of Canons of different size and built and for different purposes. As you continue further you will find the Chini fort. While there are Chinese tiles used and thus the name. The fort has an architectural style of Anglo Indian and thus caught my attention, Importantly, the spot is amazing to get a few clicks of Chand Minar from this spot. Henceforth the terrain will continue to be steep and treacherous so brace yourself mentally and keep your body moving rather than sitting down. You will soon reach the Sarawati well the Moat which is normally there across any Forts. This is probably the most difficult breach for the enemy if they even reach here. Earlier there were no bridge to cross the moat and I am told that soldier used to swing in with the help of Leather belts. Thankfully we don’t have to do it as the Government has provided a steel bridge. If you have not taken a guide as the official guide charges around Rs 1800/- speak with the security guard and get to know of the details of Andheri ( Dark) Passage. I am uploading a video of this place for you to get a sense of the total darkness. This was done to ensure that if an enemy breach the moat and enter they would not be able to see anything and soldiers waiting in darkness can eliminate them completely. After you have crossed this segment the fort continues upward to the top of the hill.You will find a Ganesh temple with an old lady telling you tales if you have the time and energy. But patience hearing to such tales can be enlightening if you go with an open mind. As you go up further you will find Baradari a fantastic place for a 360 degree view from the fort. If you decide that you cannot go up further probably this is the place you can stay put for sometime before you start your descend. For others who can continue the best is yet to come. First you will be greeted with Kala Pahad canon which is also a fantastic place to take a few pictures. Once you are done with your pictures you will be taking the last leap of faith towards the top most part of the Fort where a gigantic and powerful Canon rests called the “Durga Canon” If you have a basic sense of imagination personify yourself to an eagle and take a good view of the world around you. The entire fatigue of the journey will vanish off because of the magnificent all around view the wind which will rejuvenate you back to take the steps down. Catch on the air as much as possible and take a few sips of water before you walk back. The coming down is tougher than climbing and thus take it slow so that you don’t hurt your knees. As you reach your Parking spot turn around and take a long look of the Fort and feel proud of what you have achieved in climbing it. Bid goodbye with a thought and gratitude for our ancestors for building something so unique and a marvellous structure on a hill with no modern tools and equipments.
4. Dabhoi Fort
5. Khaba Fort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By lonedoctor22 - Kitchener, Canada
My first recommendation for people visiting this place is that please drive yourself to here, rentals are available in jaisalmer and it is one hell of a drive to reach khaba. The fort is quite small and ruined but the views are spectacular and the best part is there are almost never too many people here. just sitting on the ramparts of the fort and basking in the beautiful thar views can make the traveller inside us feel satisfied.
