Salota fort

Salota fort
Salota fort, Nashik
Salota fort seen from Salher fort
Salota fort
Coordinates 20°43′21″N 73°57′13″E / 20.722441°N 73.9536738°E / 20.722441; 73.9536738
Height 1295 m
Site information
Owner Govt. of India
Open to
the public		 yes
Condition dilapidated
Site history
Materials Stone, lime and lead
Battles/wars Battle of Salher
Events Massacare of Bahalol Khan
Garrison information
Occupants Shivaji, British

Salota fort is a hill fort in Maharashtra, India. It is located in the Baglan region of Nashik. It lies close to the Salher fort.

History

No separate history is known about this fort.The fort is adjoining the Salher fort. This part of hill was fortified to provide additional protection from the enemy.

Places to see

The fort can be reached after a strenuous climb up the hill. To climb up to the top of the fort require climbing equipment.[1]

There are three doors in a line which lead to the main part of the fort. There are two rock-cut water cisterns at the fort.[2]

How to reach

The nearest village is Waghambe. A continuous trek from Waghambe lead to the col between the Salota and Salher fort. It is about a 1.5-hour walk from Waghambe.[3] A narrow path towards west leads to the Salota. It is better to hire a local guide from the village. There is no place to make a comfortable stay on the fort. Many trekkers prefer to keep their heavy ruck sack at the col and climb the Salota fort first then ascend down, pick up the ruck sack and make a night stay on the Salher fort.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Salota, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "SALOTA". www.tifr.res.in. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "Nasik Range trek- Day IV: Fort Salher, Fort Salota". yash-gaikwad.Blogspot.in. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
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