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This fort, which is located on the outskirts of Pune has a special significance in the history of the region. This was the first fort, which Shivaji conquered as a 16 year old with his loyal band of followers called ‘mavlas’. Shivaji had initially named the fort Prachand gadh, a tribute to the sheer size of the structure.... Check out full details »
You would have heard of an adage that says, ‘the journey is more significant than the destination itself’. Taking a trip to reach the Bandaje Arbi waterfall is a best example of this saying. Reaching this scenic spot has no particular set path. Based on individual inclinations, the easy path can be easily accessible. While... Check out full details »
Walk through clouds, feel the gentle sprinkle of mist, witness horizons beyond boundaries and linger onto the chilly breeze. Feel yourself drift as this place freezes time for you. This is the Kumara Pavartha peak found standing tall at the altitude of 1,750mts (6,000 feet) in the Western Ghats, near Shri Kukke Subrahmanya Kshetra.... Check out full details »
The fort is located in Satara district in Maharashtra atop the massive Ajinkyatara Mountain, 3,300 ft above sea level. One of the most remarkable features of this fort is the ready availability of fresh water even at such heights. You can also get a panoramic view of Satara town from the ramparts of this fort. The fort was wrested... Check out full details »
Regarded as a very ancient as well as a magnificent fort sited amidst the picturesque locale of Bhandardara, Ratangad is a must visit tourist attraction of Pune. It is also known as one of the oldest artificial catchment area. The history of the Ratangad fort can be traced back to four hundred years. Check out full details... Check out full details »
Sinhagad or the ‘Fort of the Lion’ is located around 25 km from Pune city on the road to Kothrud. Over the years it has gained fame as an amateur trekking haven in the Sahyadris and is 4430 ft above sea level. It has the reputation of being one of Shivaji’s famed fortresses, Check out full details » Read More →
This historic fort, which is located about a 105 km from Pune, near Junnar village, is historically significant. Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra’s biggest pre independence hero was born here in 1630. Its planned ramparts and massive fortifications, Check out full details » Read More →
Regarded as one of the oldest forts in Maharashtra, Sudhagad, or Bhorapgad as it used to be called before Shivaji conquered it, dates back to a time Before Christ. A few Puranas claim that Sage Bhrug stayed here built the temple of goddess Bhorai. It was used as a strategic vantage point by the rulers of the Bhor dynasty and... Check out full details »
Mahabaleshwar is the highest of the hill stations in Western Ghats of Maharashtra. It is situated at 1,372 meters above sea level. During the period of British Raj, it was the summer capital of Governor of the old Bombay Presidency. It is of about 120 Kms from Pune by road. Check out full details » Read More →
Kemmangundi is a beautiful hill station located at a height of 1434m above sea level. It was the favorite summer camp of King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. The place Kemmanugundi falls in the Tarikere Taluk of Chikmaglur District. It is about 235 Kms from Bangalore. This hill station is surrounded by the mountain streams, blessed... Check out full details »
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