The fort is pretty sturdy and still looks glorious even after withstanding the adverse weather conditions and negligence by the government over the years. Generally, quite a few history buffs, students and foreigners find their way up here. Since then, the footfall of tourists has increased here. It has caught the attention of the people due to the construction of Bandra-Worli Sealink. It was built on a hilltop by the British as a vantage point to keep an eye on the sea activities and a lookout for the enemy ships.
Standing tall in the middle of the Worli fishing village, the Worli Fort is a historic, yet overlooked tourist attraction in Mumbai. Tung Fort, Bhatrashi Hill, Jambhul Hill, Lohagad, Fagne dam, and Visapur are some sightseeing delights from the topmost position of this Tikona Fort. The moment you trek to the topmost summit of this fort, you have the liberty to enjoy the panoramic view of the vastly stretched Maval region. With no wonders, Tikona Fort is blessed with some stunning landscapes attracting heaps of trekking enthusiasts and those who love Mother Nature. Besides, there’s a small Trimbakeshwar Mahadev temple inside which revives the spiritual beliefs of the first residents of this fort. As soon as you pass through it, you will witness the presence of Buddhist and Satavahana Caves within.īoth types of caves have great significance in Indian history. Tikona Fort’s entrance itself represents beauty with sophistication. Many Maratha dynasties have marked their presence here in the past and also, Tikona Fort was known as the centre for Pauna Mawal’s primary activities. Sahyadri’s green hillocks are just like cherries on the cake! Large fortifications, seven water tanks filled with crystal clear water, large doorways, and spectacular surrounding views from its bastion sums up the beauty of this place. If you take a look at its present-day geography, it resembles a triangle and thus named as Tikona. Situated on top of the Tikona peak, this fort has an altitude of 3633 feet from the sea level. Locally, it is famous by the name Vitandgad. This is Maharashtra’s popular one-day trekking spot. Tikona Fort is a dominant hill fortress of Konkan’s Pawan Maval region.
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