Shirpur itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Shirpur

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort and sanctuary

   Drive to Thalner Fort on the Tapi early in the morning and spend an hour at the ruins and the Thaleshwar temple. Return to Shirpur for lunch, then go to Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary in the afternoon for the dam and the forest edge, and be back before dark.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Thalner Fort	1-1.5 hours	Moderate	November to February; early morning
   Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	Half a day	Moderate	November to February; the sanctuary is hard to reach in the rains

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Thalner Fort: The ground is uneven and parts are ruined, with little seating or shade. Older visitors can view the outer walls and the temple at the base without climbing.

   With parents at Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary: Roads in the sanctuary are rural and can be rough, and there is little shade or seating near the dam. Older visitors should go by car, keep walks short and carry water.

Plan 02

2 days in Shirpur

1. 01

   Day 1: Thalner and the Tapi

   Visit Thalner Fort and the riverside temples in the morning, then rest after lunch and see the Khanderao temple in the evening.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Thalner Fort	1-1.5 hours	Moderate	November to February; early morning

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Thalner Fort: The ground is uneven and parts are ruined, with little seating or shade. Older visitors can view the outer walls and the temple at the base without climbing.

2. 02

   Day 2: Aner Dam

   Go to Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary at sunrise for birds and deer, and return to Shirpur by midday.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	Half a day	Moderate	November to February; the sanctuary is hard to reach in the rains

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary: Roads in the sanctuary are rural and can be rough, and there is little shade or seating near the dam. Older visitors should go by car, keep walks short and carry water.

Plan 03

3 days in Shirpur

1. 01

   Day 1: Town and temple

   Walk Shirpur's old centre, visit the Khanderao temple and the Arunavati riverbank.

2. 02

   Day 2: Thalner Fort

   Visit the fort and the Thaleshwar temple, and stop by the Tapi.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Thalner Fort	1-1.5 hours	Moderate	November to February; early morning

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Thalner Fort: The ground is uneven and parts are ruined, with little seating or shade. Older visitors can view the outer walls and the temple at the base without climbing.

3. 03

   Day 3: Aner Dam

   Spend the morning at Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary and drive on after lunch.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	Half a day	Moderate	November to February; the sanctuary is hard to reach in the rains

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary: Roads in the sanctuary are rural and can be rough, and there is little shade or seating near the dam. Older visitors should go by car, keep walks short and carry water.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Shirpur trip for parents and children

• Visit between November and February; summers are very hot.
• Go by car, as public transport to the fort and sanctuary is limited.
• Carry water and snacks; there are no shops at the sights.
• Keep walks short; the ground at Thalner and Aner Dam is uneven.
• Avoid the monsoon, when the sanctuary road is hard to use.
• Confirm entry rules with the forest office before visiting the sanctuary.

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