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The ruins of the fortification are seen on the fort. There is a church Nossa Senhora da Penha in good condition, but without any idol or inscription. The church is in the inner fortification. The main gate to the fort is situated on the south of the church 50 m away. The arch of the gate is broken, yet the guards rooms are in good condition. The Ganapati carved on the key stone is placed in one of the guard room. From the main gate a path way leads south to the Village Karanja. In between a Vetal mandir in ruined state is located. The pathway starting from the back of the Vetal mandie leads to large water tank in good condition situated among the forest. The fort is accessible in all seasons. The trek to the fort is simple and safe. Being close to Uran and Karanja, the fort was strategic importance since old times. The entire hill is densely covered with forest.
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The fort was built by the Siddis of Janjira. It was later conquered by the Portuguese, and then Marathas. In the early 19th century, the fort was captured by the British. The deliberate damage wrought led to a decline in the strategic importance of the fort.
One of the most famous landmarks in the area and it stands out for its eye catching architecture which is a humble reflection of the Roman and Greek architecture.
Monsoon tourist attraction for people from far and wide. Authorities are strict in not allowing people to visit this place in monsoon on account of accidental deaths in the waterfall.
The project of Central Park is to make a public park with Navi Mumbai's ethos reflected into the future. It is under construction but is open to public. The large amphitheatre has hosted many public shows. An ISKCON temple is attached to this park. To the west of this park is Pandav Kada waterfall and CIDCO developed golf course.
A very cool place on hilltop. People prefer to come here for morning and evening walk. Youngsters come here to have fun and just chill out. It is closed most of the times in the rainy season because of the landslide. A must to visit this place in evening hours if you are around. It is best to visit this place when the monsoon just starts. During this time there is an enchanting dew and also a slow waterfall often called the Pandavakhada waterfall.