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Papagni Mutt of Kalwar village is 3 km. m. The trek starts from the Kalwar village behind Papagni matt. Total distance is 3 km (1.9 mi)m. The hill is surrounded by a fort and is at, 1,450 m (4,760 ft) above sea level. In the peak there
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