Treks (Forts, Mountains, Hills, Valleys)

Tung fort is also named Kathingad fort. The word "Kathin" in Marathi means difficult. While climbing, one can experience the difficult challenge of reaching this fort. The fort is conical and has steep climbs with a very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout. Tung Fort was built before 1600 CE. It was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty but was captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is a small fort, and able to hold not more than 200 troops at a time. As such, it would not have been able to defend itself on its own for a long time. Its shape and structure suggest that its main function was as a watchtower overlooking Maval region of the Pawana and Mulshi valleys guarding the road to Pune city. read more read less

This is a resort set against the stunning Sahyadri range. The river Amba ambles adjacent to the property. The lodge includes an excellent 35 acre natural forest with extensive teak trails, Flame of the forest trees and an occasional silver oak thus making it a trekkers, bird watchers paradise. Andharban Forest Trek Andharban, hosts a long-rooted stretch of evergreen forest. The forest is so dense, that the sun rays indented upon it, find it very difficult to make it to the forest floor. Spectacular views of Kundalika Gorge, Tel Baila Fort and Bhira reservoir vibe its grace to all trekkers onboard . Colourful Wild flowers add to the beauty of its verdant landscape. The trek descends down, into the Konkan region to reach Bhira. It’s a simple but a long trek, that can be enjoyed by inexperienced trekkers as well. It shall certainly cater to a lasting detour. read more read less

This is a resort set against the stunning Sahyadri range. The river Amba ambles adjacent to the property. The lodge includes an excellent 35 acre natural forest with extensive teak trails, Flame of the forest trees and an occasional silver oak thus making it a trekkers, bird watchers paradise.   Fort Sudhagad Sudhagad (Bhorapgad) is a hill fort situated east of Pali in Raigad District. The hike is (2,030) ft above sea level. Sudhagad is a popular trekking destination as it is one of the better preserved forts in Maharashtra. On the slopes of the fort there are trees of Pandhri which are used to make a popular walking stick. Beautiful other forts like Sarasgad, Korigad, Ghangad, Taila-Baila are clearly visible. It was a large fort and Sudhagad was considered by Shivaji as the capital of his kingdom. He surveyed it, but instead chose Raigad because of its central location. read more read less

This is a resort set against the stunning Sahyadri range. The river Amba ambles adjacent to our property. The lodge includes an excellent 35-acre natural forest with extensive teak trails, Flame of the forest trees and an occasional silver oak thus making it a trekkers, bird watchers paradise. read more read less

Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is a small Fort (3100 ft) is situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.   There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel (see image) to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top.   There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. This tunnel is the high point of the trek, with its funnel like structure and steps along the inside in a steep ascent to the very top. read more read less

Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri in India. The fortification at Rajmachi consists of two forts , namely Shrivardhan fort and Manaranjan Fort. Rajmachi Fort is a popular trekking destination. It is a very famous fort located near two famous hills of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khandala. The other route is from Lonavala, which is almost a plain walk of about 15 km. In rainy season this region all the more beautiful with silvery waterfalls, streams and lush green forests and meadows. read more read less

Rohida fort / Vichitragad Fort is a fort located 10 km from Bhor, Pune district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Pune district.A fort built during Yadav Reign was captured by Shivaji Maharaj after the battle on the fort.In this Battle the Deshmukh of Rohida Krishnji Bandal was killed and Bajiprabhu Deshpande, a chief administrator of Bandals was inducted into Swarajya Moment.Rohida Was on of the 23 forts which was handed over to Aurangzeb in the Treaty of Purandar. read more read less

Torna Fort or Prachandagad is a large fort located in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is historically significant because it is the first fort captured by Shivaji in 1643, forming the nucleus of the Maratha Empire. The hill has an elevation of 1403 mts. above sea level, making it the highest hill-fort in Pune district. The name derives from Prachanda (Marathi for huge or massive) and gad (Marathi for fort). This fort is believed to have been constructed by the Shaiva Panth, followers of the Hindu god Shiva, in the 13th century. A Menghai Devi temple, also referred to as the Toranjai temple, is situated near the entrance of the fort. Shivaji renamed the Fort as Torna and constructed several monuments and towers within it. read more read less

It is situated 52 km from Pune in western India. Lohagad is at an elevation of 3,450 feet (1,052 m). It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris. Visapur fort is located on its eastern side. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Historical records show that in the later Peshwa period, Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well (bawali). Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury.   read more read less