Friday, April 11, 2008

Sinhagad

Location
This a very famous fort known in the vicinity of Pune. From Pune, it is easily seen because of the TV tower's on the top of the fort. One has to reach Pune by train/ road and then to Sinhagad by road (~ 25 km).
Precaution
No special precaution is needed.
Sight Seeing The fort is famous for the story of Tanaji Malusare, a trustworthy sainik of Shivaji Maharaj, who climbed up the fort from where no one could have imagined. He ultimately bought the fort in Swarajya but had to sacrifice his life. His Samadhi is foud on the fort.
Lokmanya Tilak, a great Indian freedom fighter also spent some time on the fort and his bunglow can still be seen.
Rajaram maharaj's (Son of Shivaji Maharaj) samadhi also can be seen on fort
Transport : Kalyan to Pune (road/rail, ~ 150 km)- Sinhagad (road, 25 km)
Type : Hill Fort
Height above mean sea level : 4320 ft (1317 m)
Region : Pune

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