Very beautiful view from Top. It's a little scary place if you don't have a lot of people with you. Don't hold bags in your hand... There monkey are on attacking mode any time.
Manikgad (also called Gadchandur) is an ancient fort in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra.
It is a hill fort 507 metres above sea level built by the Naga kings in 9 CE.
The fort is in ruins and is frequented by wild animals that live in the vicinity, such as panthers and boars.
Several monuments of historical importance are nearby.
Manikgad was built by the last Mana Naga King - Gahilu.
The Mana Nagas settled in this area around 9 CE.
Initially, the fort was named Manikagad after the patron deity of the Mana Nagas - Manikadevi - but later on this was shortened to Manikgad.
Local legend holds that the fort was built by a Gond king named Mankyal (hence the name Manikgad).
However, the lintel of the entrance gate has a Naga image carved in relief and not the Gond emblem of a lion and an elephant.
So this legend is likely not true.
The fort was built of large black stones and was a formidable defense in its time.
Rampart walls of the fort enclose a valley that has ruins of old buildings and store-houses. Outlines of apartments are visible against the rampart walls.
The southern bastion, along with its supporting wall, collapsed.
In the valley below lies a cannon that likely was mounted on that bastion.
Unlike a cast-iron cannon, this cannon is made of several iron straps welded together.
The gateway of the fort is intact.
The Queen's palace is situated near a small dam with steps and a few rooms for bathing.
Two wooden pagodas were constructed by the Forest Department.
The fort area is filled with shrubs and trees.
One of the longest and beautiful trek, confusion path need a big group for this kind of trek usually no crowds
When we went we were only 10 no one else
Bliss in the Midst of Green
Manikgad is an ancient fort in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is a hill fort 507 metres above sea level. #hills
A place where you can feel you are living within nature being a part of it. #nature #environment
The Fort is mostly into ruins but work is in process to put those stones back together.
There is ample Wildlife around the area.
If you have liking towards nature, forts, wildlife and yes of course hills then this place is a must visit.
Around 80 kms from Chandrapur you can spend around 2 to 3 hours.
#manikgarhfort
Considered to be the place of Queen on the fort. Well conatructed and maintained place. The lake is also beautiful.
A great place to have your morning walks but too lonesome to be there alone. The fort is covered almost entirely in green plants and trees and hence environment is very refreshing.
People should explore this historic place, government should take intrest in development of this fort. Great views
Manikgarh (Gadchandur, Dist. Chandrapur)
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200 m. from the base.
Gadchandur.
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Chandrapur- Rajoor- Gadchandur.
To the south of Chandrapur is Rajur village. There is a Rajur- Adilabad railway line. Chandur village is on this route. It is also known as Gadchandur. Gadchandur is famous for its cement factory. Manikgad Fort is 12 km from Gadchandur. is to the south. The fort is in the Manikgad range. The fort area is all covered with forest. Fortifications, towers, buildings, gates can be seen. no water There is shelter in the temple under the fort. There are wild animals in the area.
