Parnera Fort
Atul near Valsad, Gujarat
If you are looking for a compact hill fort near Valsad, Parnera is a great choice. Just outside Atul, the climb from the base takes only about 30 minutes through a gateway hidden cleverly between bastions. The fortified summit and citadel hold five rock-cut tanks, three cannons and the Kalika, Chandika and Rameshwar temples, all looking over the Paar River plain. Atul station is right there. July to March covers the pleasant months.
Why go
- Hidden gateway between bastions
- Kalika, Chandika and Rameshwar temples
- Five rock-cut tanks and three cannons
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Take a passenger train from Vapi to Atul, then travel about 2.5 km by auto-rickshaw to the base and follow the built stairway to the fort wall.
Nearest railway station
Atul
Things to carry
Concrete steps make the approach straightforward, but ruined citadel structures and old cannons remain vulnerable. Avoid climbing masonry and take care on wet stairs in monsoon.
FAQs
How long is the climb?
About 30 minutes from the base.
What is on top?
A fortified summit and citadel, temples, structural ruins, five rock-cut tanks and three cannons.
When is the recommended season?
July through March.