Pawangad Fort
Panhala, Kolhapur district
If you are visiting Panhala and want its quieter companion, Pawangad is a great choice. This small hill fort just east of Panhala in Kolhapur district, also called Pavangad, takes only an hour or two to explore. Scarped rock defenses, ruined parapets, temples and old water structures sit at 953 metres with views back toward the bigger fort. Kolhapur is the railhead. October to February is the pleasant window, and it combines naturally with a Panhala day.
Why go
- Twin-fort setting beside Panhala
- Scarps and ruined parapet defenses
- Temples and perennial water structures
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Reach Panhala from Kolhapur by bus or taxi, then continue about 3 km east across the valley to Pawangad.
Nearest railway station
Kolhapur
Things to carry
Most gateways and walls were dismantled, leaving scattered masonry and exposed scarps. Use clear paths and stay back from unguarded edges, especially in fog or rain.
FAQs
What is Pawangad also called?
Pavangad or Pavitragad.
Where is it?
About 3 km east of Panhala Fort, across a valley.
What remains?
Rock-cut defenses, ruined walls, temples and water structures.