Fort Name : | Alphabetically | RangeWise | DistrictWise | CategoryWise | GradeWise |
Katra | FortHeight : 2680 | ||||
Type : Hill forts | Fort Range : Ajanta Satmaal | ||||
District : Nashik | Grade : Medium | ||||
After passing Mammad towards Aurangabad one can see a pinnacle standing tall which is known by the name of “Hadbichi Shendi” or “Thumbs Up”. Near this pinnacle there is a hill which stands separated from the Ajantha – Saatmal mountain range on which Katra fort is located. | |||||
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Fascinating Spots : |
There is a small temple of Lord Shiva on the southern end of the fort and water tanks on the western end. | |
Ways To Reach : | |
8 kms from Manmad on the Manmad – Aurangabad SH No. 10 take the right diversion from where further 2 kms is Katarwadi which is the base village of Katra fort. The fort has to be accessed from the southern side and takes 45 minutes to reach the top. | |
Accommodation Facility : | |
Nil. If planned to visit Ankai fort together, one can stay in Sita caves on Ankai fort. | |
Food Facility : | |
Nil | |
Drinking Water Facility : | |
Water is available in the water tanks only till December/January. |
Marathi Version |
Forts in the range of Ajanta Satmaal | Achala | Hatgad | Indrai | Kanchan |
Kanhergad(Nashik) | Katra | Markandeya | Rajdeher |
Rajdher | Rawlya - Jawlya | Saptashrungi |