Sinhagad Fort
सिंहगड
A hilltop fortress about 30 km southwest of Pune, made famous by the 1670 Battle of Sinhagad, when Tanaji captured the fort. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Western Ghats.
The fort stands at an elevation of about 1,300 m. Maratha commander Tanaji Malusare led his troops up the cliff to retake the fort, and he died in the battle. Shivaji is said to have lamented, “We won the fort but lost the lion,” and the fort came to be called Sinhagad, the “Lion Fort.” The summit has gates, a monument to Tanaji and cliffside viewpoints. A famous local snack is onion fritters served with yogurt in clay pots. You can drive or take a vehicle to the car park at the top, or hike up from the foot village of Atkarwadi in about 1.5 hours. Weekends are extremely crowded, and the trail gets slippery during the monsoon season.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Khadakwasla Dam
- Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (Katraj Zoo)
- Rajgad Fort
- Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden)
- Torna Fort
- Parvati Hill
- Saras Baug
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum