Naldurg (96 Km)

Naldurg Fort, located in the Naldurg town of Osmanabad district in Maharashtra, is a historic fort known for its unique architecture and strategic location, built on a basalt rock knoll jutting into the Bori River valley.
Key Features and History:
Location: Situated in Naldurg, Osmanabad district, Maharashtra.
Architectural Style: Represents a fine example of medieval architectural style, with a unique star-shaped design.
Fortification: Encloses a basalt rock knoll, with fortifications and bastions along the cliff on three sides.
Bastions: The fort has around 115 bastions, with the Upalya or Upali Buruj being the highest point and serving as a watchtower.
Historical Significance: Built by the Chalukyas of Kalyani, later included in the dominions of the Bahamanis and taken over by the Adil Shahi kings of Bijapur, and then passed to the Mughals.
Water Features: Features a massive dam built over the Bori river, creating a lake and waterfalls, with a structure called Pani Mahal from which one can view the waterfalls.
Other Structures: Contains ruins of walls, buildings like Barood kotha, Baradari, Ambarkhana, Rangaan mahal, Jali, Rani Mahal, Tylor's House, Rang Mahal, A Mosque, an Armory, a court building, and an elephants stable.
Accessibility: The fort is accessible by road and has parking available.
Monsoon Season: The fort is at its most beautiful during the monsoon season when the waterfalls are at their peak.