Tour overview
Kalavantin Durg is a 2,250 ft (686 m) high summit located in the western ghat, near the Prabalgad fort in the Maharashtra in India. It is also known as Kelve Teen, Kalavantinicha Sulka, or Kalavantin Pinnacle. It is a popular trekking destination. There is a series of steps leading to the top of the pinnacle, but little is known about the history of structure. According to local guides, it was built for a queen called Kalavantin in the 15th century, around the same time as the neighbouring Prabalgad.
The trek to the top of the Kalavantin Durg is considered one of the most challenging ones in the western ghat. The summit is accessible via a 3 km hike from the Thakurwadi village in Karjat taluka. After Prabalmachi village (2 km from Thakurvadi), the hike route diverges into two paths: the shorter one towards Kalavantin Durg, and the longer one towards Prabalgad Fort. The route to the Kalavantin top is a roughly 60-degree incline, and involves climbing rock-cut steps that are as high as 2 feet.
