Ankai-Tankai
Ankai and Tankai forts (900 ft tall and situated at a height of 961 m - 3125 ft above sea level) of Satpuda/Chandwad range are situated about 8 km south of Manmad. It has ancient caves, a lake and a Temple of Agastya Muni, who has the honour of being the first Aryan to cross the Vindhya Mountains. These were said to be strong forts of that time and command a view of Khandesh and Godavari Valley.
How To Go:-

• From Manmad:-
Reach Manmad station which around 60 km.from Nashik.after getting there catch passenger train which goes through 'Ankai kila' Station.Or else you will get a rikshaw from Manmaad station.Distance of ankai fort from manmaad is around 8 km.

Facsinating Spots:-

This range runs to the north of the Nashik-Manmad railway line. Running west to east it has many beautiful forts. It was known as the Chandor range and the Balgan area in the past. The Maratha and the Mughal forces captured various forts and fought bloody battles on these passes. The twin fort of Ankai Tankai nestles herein this range.Ankai-Tankai (961m-3152ft) These twins hills form a part of the Chandwad range and are situated about 8 km south of Manmad. The fort of Ankai can be reached from the railways station of Ankai near Manmad. A flight of steps leads to 8 Buddhists caves at the base of Tankai caves. Climb the steps further to reach a well fortified common entrance of the forts.It has ancient caves and a temple of Agatsya, the sage who is credited with the achievement of the first crossing of the Vindhya Mountains. Both the twin hills are very attractive to visit, with Buddhist caves at their base.These were said to be the strongest hill-forts. They command a wide view of the Khandesh and Godavari valleys. The rock is so completely eroded on all the sides that it presents perfectly perpendicular walls on all its four faces. There is a big temple, a mazar and the Agatsya tank.To the left is Ankai, which is a beautiful place to visit. Regular steps leads to a number of fortified entrances, a cave with some sculptures and finally to the top where a domed building is located.On top, one can see 5 caves, 7 water tanks, an arched enclosure at the end of the fort with a huge pond, a Dargah etc. A huge cave below the summit is now an Ashram, where one can have a night stay.

Water Availability:-
There is Enough water all through year.

Food Availability:-
One have to do their own arrangement of food

Shelter Availability:-
around 30 people can accomodate in the cave on Ankai Fort .

Difficulty Rating:-
Simple

Time To Reach on Top:-
1 Hr.