8 kms from Manmad on the Manmad – Aurangabad SH No. 10 take the right diversion from where further 2 kms is Katarwadi which is the base village of Katra fort. The fort has to be accessed from the southern side and takes 45 minutes to reach the top.
Distance from Pune:
270km
Description:
After passing Mammad towards Aurangabad one can see a pinnacle standing tall which is known by the name of “Hadbichi Shendi” or “Thumbs Up”. Near this pinnacle there is a hill which stands separated from the Ajantha – Saatmal mountain range on which Katra fort is located.There is a small temple of Lord Shiva on the southern end of the fort and water tanks on the western end.