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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
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{{Infobox military installation
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| name = Kalavantindurg
| name = Kalavantindurg
| native_name = कलावंतीन
| native_name = कलावंतीन
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| partof = Maharashtra
| location = [[Raigad District]], [[Maharashtra]]
| location = [[Raigad District]], [[Maharashtra]]
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| height = 686 M(2250 Ft)
| height = 686 M(2250 Ft)
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| ownership = Government of India
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'''Kalavantin Durg''' is a {{convert|2250|ft|m|0|abbr=on}} high summit located in the [[Western Ghats]], near the [[Prabalgad]] fort in the [[Raigad district]] of [[Maharashtra]], India. It is also known as Kelve Teen, Kalavantinicha Sulka, or Kalavantin [[pinnacle (geology)|Pinnacle]]; alternative transliterations include Kalawantin, Kalavati, and Kalavanti. It is a popular trekking destination.
'''Kalavantin Durg''' is a {{convert|2250|ft|m|0|abbr=on}} high summit located in the [[Western Ghats]], near the [[Prabalgad]] fort in the [[Raigad district]] of [[Maharashtra]], India. It is also known as Kelve Teen, Kalavantinicha Sulka, or Kalavantin [[pinnacle (geology)|Pinnacle]]; alternative transliterations include Kalawantin, Kalavati, and Kalavanti. It is a popular trekking destination.
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In February 2018, 27-year old Pune-based trekker Chetan Dhande fell to his death while 15 feet away from the top of the Kalavantin Durg.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/student-dies-after-falling-into-gorge-at-prabalgad-fort/articleshow/62867630.cms |title=Student dies after falling into gorge at Prabalgad fort |author=Umesh K Parida |newspaper=The Times of India |date=10 February 2018 }}</ref> Several other climbers witnessed his fall, and his body was discovered nearly four hours later.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-trekker-dies-after-falling-into-700-ft-gorge-in-panvel/story-uGr1aHNto3VLg5oHXU5pBM.html |title=Pune trekker dies after falling into 700-ft gorge in Panvel |author=Ashish Phadnis |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=10 February 2018 }}</ref>
In February 2018, 27-year old Pune-based trekker Chetan Dhande fell to his death while 15 feet away from the top of the Kalavantin Durg.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/student-dies-after-falling-into-gorge-at-prabalgad-fort/articleshow/62867630.cms |title=Student dies after falling into gorge at Prabalgad fort |author=Umesh K Parida |newspaper=The Times of India |date=10 February 2018 }}</ref> Several other climbers witnessed his fall, and his body was discovered nearly four hours later.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-trekker-dies-after-falling-into-700-ft-gorge-in-panvel/story-uGr1aHNto3VLg5oHXU5pBM.html |title=Pune trekker dies after falling into 700-ft gorge in Panvel |author=Ashish Phadnis |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=10 February 2018 }}</ref>


After Dhande's death, the local administration instituted new rules to ensure safety of the trekkers. According to the new rules, each trekker had to register with the administration by paying an entry fee of {{INR}} 20, and providing their personal details. No entry was allowed in the area during dark hours of 5pm-6am. During other hours, the entry was allowed only when accompanied by a local guide, which would cost {{INR}} 50. The administration trained 50 local villagers as guides. The trekkers were also banned from using plastic bags or plastic bottles.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/now-if-you-want-to-trek-to-prabalgad-kalavantin-forts-near-pune-you-have-to-follow-these-strict-rules/story-5B2ceWbVYAnEQ2yJkh9sTK.html |title=Now, if you want to trek to Prabalgad, Kalavantin forts near Pune, you have to follow these strict rules |author=Ashish Phadnis |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=2 July 2018 }}</ref>
After Dhande's death, the local administration instituted new rules to ensure safety of the trekkers. According to the new rules, each trekker had to register with the administration by paying an entry fee of {{INR}}&nbsp;20, and providing their personal details. No entry was allowed in the area during dark hours of 5pm-6am. During other hours, the entry was allowed only when accompanied by a local guide, which would cost {{INR}}&nbsp;50. The administration trained 50 local villagers as guides. The trekkers were also banned from using plastic bags or plastic bottles.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/now-if-you-want-to-trek-to-prabalgad-kalavantin-forts-near-pune-you-have-to-follow-these-strict-rules/story-5B2ceWbVYAnEQ2yJkh9sTK.html |title=Now, if you want to trek to Prabalgad, Kalavantin forts near Pune, you have to follow these strict rules |author=Ashish Phadnis |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=2 July 2018 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 05:25, 6 September 2024

Kalavantindurg
कलावंतीन
Part of Maharashtra
Raigad District, Maharashtra
Kalavantin Durg
Kalavantindurg is located in Maharashtra
Kalavantindurg
Kalavantindurg
Shown within Maharashtra
Kalavantindurg is located in India
Kalavantindurg
Kalavantindurg
Kalavantindurg (India)
Coordinates18°58′58″N 73°13′12″E / 18.982840°N 73.219892°E / 18.982840; 73.219892
TypeHill fort
Height686 M(2250 Ft)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlled by Maratha Empire (1657)
India Government of India (1947-)

Kalavantin Durg is a 2,250 ft (686 m) high summit located in the Western Ghats, near the Prabalgad fort in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is also known as Kelve Teen, Kalavantinicha Sulka, or Kalavantin Pinnacle; alternative transliterations include Kalawantin, Kalavati, and Kalavanti. It is a popular trekking destination.

History

There is a series of steps leading to the top of the pinnacle, but little is known about the history of the structure. According to local guides, it was built for a queen called Kalavantin in the 15th century, around the same time as the neighboring Prabalgad.[1]

In Marathi language the word "Durg" means fort. Although it is called "Kalavantin Durg", there is no fort. Kalavantin is a pinnacle which was used by the ruler to have watch on surrounding area.

  • Rock-cut steps of the Kalavantin Durg

Trekking

The trek to the top of the Kalavantin Durg is considered one of the most challenging ones in the Western Ghats. The summit is accessible via a 3 km (2 mile) hike from the Thakurwadi village in Karjat taluka. After Prabalmachi village (2 km; 1¼ miles from Thakurvadi), the hike route diverges into two paths: the shorter one towards Kalavantin Durg, and the longer one towards Prabalgad fort.[2] 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.[1]

Accidental deaths of trekkers

In December 2016, 27-year old Hyderabad-based trekker Rachita Gupta Kanodia died during a trek to Kalavantin Durg and Prabalgad. Her body was found around 10 days after her death. She had earlier climbed the Kalavantin Durg in September, and is suspected to have fallen off from the Prabalgad peak.[3]

In February 2018, 27-year old Pune-based trekker Chetan Dhande fell to his death while 15 feet away from the top of the Kalavantin Durg.[4] Several other climbers witnessed his fall, and his body was discovered nearly four hours later.[5]

After Dhande's death, the local administration instituted new rules to ensure safety of the trekkers. According to the new rules, each trekker had to register with the administration by paying an entry fee of ₹ 20, and providing their personal details. No entry was allowed in the area during dark hours of 5pm-6am. During other hours, the entry was allowed only when accompanied by a local guide, which would cost ₹ 50. The administration trained 50 local villagers as guides. The trekkers were also banned from using plastic bags or plastic bottles.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Amrita Das (30 March 2017). "Mumbai to Karjat: Hike in the wilderness". Mint.
  2. ^ Pranjali Bhonde (13 June 2017). "11 monsoon treks around Mumbai and Pune". Condé Nast Traveller.
  3. ^ "Trekker from Hyderabad found dead at Panvel peak". Mid-Day. 10 December 2016.
  4. ^ Umesh K Parida (10 February 2018). "Student dies after falling into gorge at Prabalgad fort". The Times of India.
  5. ^ Ashish Phadnis (10 February 2018). "Pune trekker dies after falling into 700-ft gorge in Panvel". Hindustan Times.
  6. ^ Ashish Phadnis (2 July 2018). "Now, if you want to trek to Prabalgad, Kalavantin forts near Pune, you have to follow these strict rules". Hindustan Times.
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