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October 29, 2026 at 4:34 pm #7877
Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
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    If you’re staying at Hotel Atharv, the temple is a quick stroll and you can walk to a nearby tea stall for a light snack before heading back. On the other hand, Panhala Fort’s 20 km drive takes you past the rural roads that give the fort its strategic advantage, and the view from the ramparts offers a broader picture of Maratha military planning that you won’t get inside the city. If you only have a few hours, the temple lets you soak up local life; if you can spare an extra half day, the fort adds depth.

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