Antur Fort
Antur, Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district
If you are looking for a fort rich in architecture near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Antur Fort is a great choice. Sitting in the Ajanta range near Kannad, it greets you with a sequence of three sculpted gateways before the plateau opens up. Inside are palace remains, a lake, dargahs, cisterns and a Persian inscription, plus a huge bastion cut off by a 50-foot rock-cut trench. The visit is easy on the legs, with Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as the nearest railhead. Plan it between October and February.
Why go
- Three sculpted gateway sequence
- Palace, lake and Persian inscription
- Massive bastion and 50-foot trench
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Approach Antur by vehicle from Nagapur or on foot from Gopewadi; parking is available near the major bastion and a cement path leads to the first gateway.
Nearest railway station
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Things to carry
The complex has ruined buildings, unhealthy lake water, cistern edges and a deep rock-cut trench. Keep away from unguarded drops, do not enter unstable structures and use only the potable cistern identified locally.
FAQs
What is the key defensive feature?
A massive bastion separated from the plateau by a roughly 50-foot rock-cut trench.
What decorates the gateways?
Sharabh and lotus carvings, guard porches, cannonballs and a Persian inscription.
Can vehicles reach the fort?
Yes. Vehicle access runs from Nagapur to parking near the main bastion.