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Sinhagad

The 'Lion's Fort' above Pune, scene of a famous Maratha night raid in 1670.

Photo: SasmitV · CC BY 3.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day
Best Time
Early morning, or the monsoon
Address
Sinhagad Fort, Thoptewadi, Pune District, Maharashtra 411025Directions
Getting There
About 35 km southwest of Pune by car, or hike up from the foot.

Why Go

Tanaji Malusare died here capturing the fort for Shivaji, by legend climbing the cliff with a pet monitor lizard. Now it's a favorite hill drive for its views, and for pithla bhakri.

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