Kavaledurga fort is nestled in the fringe of the dense
forests in Western Ghats. It is a unique fort in the sense that it is located
in between forests.
There is no direct roads to reach the fort. One has to trek
in the forest to reach the fort.
Kavaledurga is nearby Thirthahalli. Drive towards Agumbe
road till Kaimara which is 10 km and take right turn towards Kavaledurga which
is another 10 km from Kaimara.
Kavaledurga fort was constructed in 9th century which later
came under Keladi rule. Shiva temple welcomes you at the entrance of the fort.
Fort is built on a small hillock and stands majestically in
the forest. Mani dam can be viewed from the top of the fort.
The fort was in ruins until recently. There are three water
wells in the fort which has water even now.
There is a prison in the fort which was used to hold
criminals. Viewpoints are found at every place in the fort, where a view can be
had of the surrounding places. There are cabins for soldiers to guard the fort
which was a resting place also.
A walk to the top leads to single rock of about 50 feet
height which has small temple above it.
There are very less buses till Kavaledurga hence private
vehicles are best to travel.
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