Situated at a distance of 22 km from the min Dandeli Town, the Shivaji Fort makes for one of the top tourist attractions of the region. Surrounded by the best of natural beauty, it is an ancient fort which is believed to have been once built by the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji. The structure offers a glimpse of the warring techniques of those times. Sangolli Rayanna, a legendary king who fought with the British, also occupied the fort for some time. The fort makes for a great attraction among nature lovers, trekking enthusiasts and heritage loving travellers as well.