It was built at the pinnacle of a rocky plateau very close to Matheran.

The fort can be approached via a chillingly steep climb.

The steps leading up to the fort were cut into the rock of the hill.

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There are no safety rails on the edge and no ropes on the wall to grab on to.

The hardest part is the descent, especially if you have vertigo.

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