Ankai Tankai Fort Trek

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EvenTokri organises
Trek to
Ankai Tankai Fort
On 7th August 2022
👉Ankai Tankai
Range:Ajanta Satmal Range
Type:Hill Fort
Owner:Govt of India
Difficulty Level:Easy
Endurance Level: Medium
Height: 966.22M (3170 Ft)
Condition:Ruined
Suitable Age:10 to 60 years
Duration:One Day
Ankai Fort
is a historic site found in the Satmala Ramge Hills in western Infia.It is located in Yeola Taluka of Nashik District.the state of Maharashtra.The fort was built by Yadava of Devgiri. Geographically, it is near Manmad.The Ankai fort and Tankai Fort are two different forts on adjacent hills. A common fortification is constructed to secure both. The Ankai fort is located on a hill with perpendicular scarps on all the sides, except for a narrow nose on the eastern side.
Ankai Fort
Part of Ajintha Satmal Hill Range
Nashik district,Maharashtra

Ankai fort from Highway
History
The Jain caves located at the foothills of the fort, spanning two levels. On the lower level there are two caves, neither of which has idols. On the upper level, there are five caves which feature Mahavir idols in good condition. They are secured by lock and key at night to avoid vandalism. There are carvings of Yaksha,Indrani,lotus and Lord Mahavir in the main cave. the fort at the base of the fort depict that Ankai was constructed around 1000 years ago. The fort was built by Yadava of Devgiri Mughals led by Shah Jahan’s General Khan Khanan captured this fort in 1635 by bribing the fort commander. In 1665, Thevenot mentions these forts as a stage on the journey between the cities of Surat and Aurangabad.Ankai was ultimately captured by the Nizam from the Mughuls. In 1752, the fort came under control of the Maratha empire after the Treaty of Bhalki. It was subsequently captured by the British in1818.
Places to see
There are a lot of places to be seen around the fort, including:
The Jain caves located at the foothills of the fort, spanning two levels. On the lower level there are two caves, neither of which has idols. On the upper level, there are five caves which feature Mahavir idols in good condition. They are secured by lock and key at night to avoid vandalism. There are carvings of Yaksha,Indrani ,lotus and Lord Mahavir in the main cave.
The Main Gate is located south of the hill, featuring well preserved woodwork.
The Manmad Gate is on the Northern side of the col facing Manmad city.
The Brahmani (Hindu) Caves are near the entrance gate to the upper plateau of Ankai fort. They are in ruins, but the idols of Jai and Vijay carved out of rock and the Shivinga can still be seen.
The Palace and Kashi Pond On the western edge of the plateau is a large palace in a dilapidated condition. Only the walls of the palace remain. Among the rock cut cisterns on the way to the palace is the Kashi pond, with a holy Tulsi pot engraved in rock placed in the center of the pond.
There is a series of rock-cut water cisterns on the southern side of the fort. It takes about two hours to visit all the attractions on the fort.

Gallery

Main gate of the Fort

Jain caves

Kashi Pond

Entrance gate

The Hindu cave with jai-Vijay

The Jain Cave

Wada or Palace

Tankai fort is a hill, part of the Satmala Range with the ruins of a large Maratha hill fort on the peak.[1][2] With Ankai fort near this fort are known as Ankai-Tankai, the strongest hill fort in the Nashik district, rises about 900 feet above the plain and 3200 feet above the sea.

Tankai fort viewed from Ankai

Trek charges-
Rs.800/-ph
(For who confirm with advance payment before 5th august 2022)
Rs.900/-ph
(For who confirm after 5th august 2022)
Travelling charges-
Rs.700/-ph extra
Meeting point our office @
2 sumangal apt opp bsnl office lane Canada corner sharanpur nashik
cost includes –
Tea,Biscuits,Breakfast,Snacks,Lunch,hi tea,Dinner.
Helpers,Experts,Guide,Gears,Basic First aid,all official n unofficial fees if any.
Things to carry-
1.Good quality Trekking shoes only
2.cap, Sunglasses
3.Personal medicine (if any)
4.Wind cheater or rain coat
5.personal refreshment Kit.
6.extra Dry cloths

Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Please note that shorts,3/4th pants, sleeveless apparels are not allowed for your safety.

Everyone has to follow the instruction given by the trek leader/instructors/Experts.You are coming on your own risk.

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