Aad Fort

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This encient hill fort is used mainly a watchtower for adjoining area between Sinnar and Igatpuri. Old age water tanks atop tells the age of this fort about 2200 years. The strange Sharabh sculpure inside water tank in west side group is must to see on this fort. Also see the cave below east side cliff edge and find there a small water tank. Currently Suzlon's windmills are surrounded this hill fort.
There are 2 route to reach the top. The one is from Madhali Aadwadi and is easy but long. The other is from Varchi Aadwadi and is steep but convinient than the other and takes 30 minutes.
Forts like Patta, Aundha, Dubergad, Songad, Parvatgad, Kalsubai peak etc can be seen from top.
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Coordinates:   19°44'29"N   73°54'38"E
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