Tung (Kathingad)

As the name suggests, we may assume that the trek of this fort is very difficult, but it,s very easy. The fort Tung(Kathingad) was built to protect the region of Pavan Maval.
This fort was built with an intention to keep watch on transport from Bor Ghat. From this fort we can easily locate Lohgad, Visapur & Pavan Maval.
Fact File
Location: Lonavala
Distance from major cities:
Mumbai - 120 km
Pune - 120 km
Lonavala - 30 km
Villages at Foothills: Tungawadi
Altitude:4320 ft (1317 m)
Latitude: 18°65'93"N
Longitude: 73°46'40"E
Best time to visit: Throughout the year. Best during the monsoon {mosmap lat='18.659338'lon='73.464031'zoom=6}
topHistory This fort was not as significant as others in the history. In 1657, it became a part of Swarajya with all other forts situated in Maval region. In 1660, Netaji Palkar was appointed to protect this region. In 1665, Jaysingh invaded this region. Dilerkhan and others destroyed the villages around Tung & Tikona, but were unable to conquer these forts. Then, according to Treaty of Purandar (signed on 12th June 1665), Kubadkhan with Halalkhan and others took over fort on 18th June.
topAttractions As the top of the fort is very small, it takes only 1 hour to see it. Way towards the fort goes along the temple of Maruti. From here we can go further by steps. After few minutes we reach at Hanuman Mandir. Next to this is the main entrance to the fort. Through this we can go at the top. At right side we see Ganesh Mandir. Behind the temple, we see water trench. From here we head towards citadel. Here we see temple of Tung Devi. Opposite to it is a cave in
ground. Here two or three people can be accommodated. It is a one-day trek.

topReaching There
- By Air -
Pune is the nearest Airport 140 km away.
- By Rail -
Lonavala on Pune - Mumbai route is the nearest rail head.
- By Road -
From Kamshet regular ST buses ply to Kale colony. Launch facility is available from here. There are buses from Lonavala to reach Tungawadi
topTrek Routes
- From Lonavala (Grade : Easy) -
Get down at Lonavala station. From here board a bus for Bhamburde or Ambavne. Alight at Ghusalkhamb. From here, after walking for 1 and 1/2 hours, we reach Tungvadi. Distance between Ghusalkhamb and Tungvadi is 8 km.
- Via Kamshet-Morve (Grade : Easy) -
One can also board Kamshet-Morve bus from Tikona Peth at 11 a.m. and get down at Tungvadi stop. After 45 minutes we reach Tungvadi.
- Via Tikona Peth (Grade : Easy) -
Many plan to trek of Tung & Tikona together. Trekkers preferably visit Tikona first. From Tikona Peth (village at base of Tikona) one should go towards Kale colony. From Bramhnoli village we can reach Kevre gaon by launch. From here we reach Tungvadi within 20 minutes.
topBus Timings
Kamshet Kale Colany 2.30,16.00,7.00,17.30,7.00,10.00
Lonavala Tungwadi 17.00
topAccommodation
One can lodge at the Hanuman Temple at the foothills which is capable of comfortably accommodating 15 people.