| The few remnants of this fort are now scattered throughout the village. Once we cross the Danda creek and reach the village, the fort remnants can be seen on the left side. We can identify the entrance and the vestibule near it. There is a square shaped well nearby. Unfortunately this place is now left to the mercy of people who have built a common toilet nearby. |
| Danda-Futka (broken) bastion : |
| This was built to protect the fort. The remnants can be found near the bridge. |
| Ways To Reach : |
| We have to reach the main cross road in Kelve village, 8 km away from Kelve station on western railway. One road leads to Danda village via Danda creek. The customs fort and Bhavangad are nearby. |
| Accommodation Facility : |
| None |
| Food Facility : |
| In Kelve village |
| Drinking Water Facility : |
| In Kelve village |
| Notes : |
The 6 forts in Kelve-Mahim region can be seen in one day with our vehicle or auto-rickshaw. Kelve Pankot can be seen only during low-tide.
For low tide in the morning, the forts can be seen in following order –
Kelve Pankot, Danda fort, Bhavangad and back to Kelve for lunch break. Then Kelve fort, Mahim and Shirgaon forts, and back to Palghar station.
For low tide in the evening, the forts can be seen in following order –
Mahim and Shirgaon forts first, Goddess Mahakavati temple, Kelve coastal fort and Bhavangad; then back to Kelve village, Kelve Pankot in evening and back to Kelve station.
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