Tung Fort

Tung Fort:-

 

       Tung Fort is also named as kathingad.

It is one of the well known  forts around pune. 

This fort is surrounded by water form three sides.

Before going we know -: 

      Located around 12 km away from malavli station.This fort is 67 km from pune city and 121 km form mumbai. From the top side of fort  Lohagad,visapur,tikona and lotions forts are clearly visible. 

History-:

      Tung Fort was built before 1600 CE.

This fort was built with an intention to keep watch on transport from Bor Ghat.

      It was built by the Adil shahi dynasty but was captured by Chhatapati Shivaji. maharaja.

     One of the Deshmukh from the Maval region, the Dhamale family, was charged with ensuring the security of Tung Fort.

         There is a Hanuman temple and a Tuljai devi temple on the fort. 

Near by attraction-:

                                       Tikona Fort 

                                      Pawana lake 

                                      Lohagad Fort

   

                                           Visapur Fort

Shivaneri Fort

        

Shivaneri  Fort -:   

 Shivneri Fort is one of the prime historical and tourist attractions of Maharashtra.

  Shivnery fort is the birth place of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.                                                  

Before going we know -:

It is located near Junnar town in the Pune district about 95 km north of pune and 155 km away from Mumbai.

The fort attracts a large number of tourists, history buffs.

   

 History -:

Shivneri fort is the birth place of the legendary Maratha leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who was the founder of the Maratha Empire.

The fort received its name from Yavadas of Devagiri. Chhatrapati Shivaji  was born in the year 1630 on the 19th of February and his entire childhood was spent in this fort.

Shivai Devi temple inside the fort.It is said that Shivaji was named after the Goddess.

There are seven fortified gates that need to be passed to enter the fort namely Maha Darwaza, Ganesh Darwaza, Pir Darwaza, Hatti Darwaza, Shivai Darwaza, Mena Darwaza and Kulup Darwaza.

Near by attraction  -:

                             Junnar Caves ( Lenyadri )

  

                                  Ozar Ganapati 

Harishchandragad

Harishchandragad-:

Harishchandragad is very popular place for trekking in Maharashtra and also one of the famous Bhandardara tourist places.

It is elevation of about 4670 feet.The fort has the second highest mountain in Maharashtra.

Before going we know -:

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.

The distance between Mumbai to Harishchandragad is 144 kilometers and form pune 123 kilometers.

History -:

Kokan kada is the most interesting point on Harishchandragad.It was a fort built during the rule of Kalchari Empire.

Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Mughals.

Strong fortifications of this fort have multiple entry routes such as the Junnar gate route, Sadhale ghat, Nalichi wat, and Indore Waat.

Near by attraction -:

              Pimpalgaon Joga Dam

                 Girijatmaka Temple

                   Bhairavgad

                      Malshej Ghat

     Ratangad Fort

Lohagad

Lohagad Fort -:

Lohagad Fort is located near Malavali village.Lohagad is a popular trekking and tourist spot in Maharashtra.

Before going we know -:

Lohagad Fort is located 10 km away from Lonavala.and 101 kilometer away from Mumbai. This fort 52 kilometer northwest of pune. We should be going by railway or private car but more comfortable by. 

History -:

This forts were built in the 18th century.

The three gates of the fort are connected to the main entrance gate, known as the Delhi Gate.

Lohagad fort has four doors called Ganesh Darwaja, Nayaran Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and Maha Darwaja.

Vinchu Kata is the famous spot of Lohagad.

Near by attraction -:

                        Visapur Fort 

               Celebrity Wax Museum

                     Pavana Lake

                     Tikona Fort

                      Karla Caves

Raigad Fort

Raigad Fort -:

Raigad Fort is one of the most delightful places to visit in Maharashtra. 

In this fort Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj the legendary Maratha warrior laid the foundation of the Hindavi swarajya, a term referring to self-rule of Hindu. 
 this fort comes under the Archaeological survey of India(ASI).

Before going we know -:

There are many reasons why this fort should be a must-go place on your list.

Raigad Fort is 166 kilometer from Mumbai and 137 kilometer from pune in Raigad district,Maharashtra.

History -:

This fort is renamed from Rayri to Raigad by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.There are approximately 1400-1450 steps leading to the fort.

The fort once served as the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaja, the Great Maratha king, in the 1674.

There are many gateways in the fort namely, the Nagarkhana Darwaja,Mena Darwaja, and Palkhi Darwaja,Maha Darwaja which is the main entrance to the fort.

Near by attraction -:

                               Diveagar Beach

                                      Matheran 

                         Varadvinayak Temple,Mahad

                                 Lingana fort

Ajinkyatara Fort

Ajinkyatara Fort-:

The Fort of Ajinkyatara is one of the most important pillars in the history of Maharashtra. Ajinkyatara is an ancient hill fort situated on one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Satara in the Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra. It is one most popular tourist attractions in Satara.

Before going we know -:

This 900 year old hillfort is a perfect weekend gateway from pune. This fort is 120 kilometers from pune and 4 kilometers away from Satara.

Main attractions of this place are hiking, trekking.

History -:

The Ajinkyatara fort is a major historic place of Maharashtra.

This historical  structure was created by Bhoj Raja II of Panhala during 1178 to 1193. It has two major doorways, on the inside the fortress contains temples of Hanuman, Devi Mangalai and Mahadev and seven lakes and a well. 

Near by attraction -:

                                 kas pathar

                        Thoseghar waterfall

                                       Sajjangad