Laling Fort
Laling near Dhule
If you are looking for a fort with hidden corners near Dhule, Laling Fort is a great choice. The hill is divided into a citadel and summit section, reached in about 45 minutes from the village below. Inside you will find caves, water tanks, an old ammunition chamber, a Lalita Mata temple and a secret doorway, plus a large pond on the top. Surviving walls and bastions round out the visit. Dhule station is close by, and October to February is the best season.
Why go
- Citadel and summit fort sections
- Secret doorway and ammunition chamber
- Caves, tanks and large summit pond
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Travel about 8 km from Dhule to Laling village; start behind the old black-stone Shiva temple and follow the traceable path parallel to the Mumbai-Agra highway to the ruined entrance.
Nearest railway station
Dhule
Things to carry
The entrance and a temple are ruined, tank water smells and caves are dirty. Carry your own water, avoid unstable masonry and narrow secret-door edges, and use a light in caves.
FAQs
How long is the climb?
About 45 minutes from Laling village.
What are the two main fort sections?
The citadel and the summit.
Is tank water safe?
Some water is potable but smells; carry and use your own treated water.