Within 50 km of Pune
Distances are straight lines from central Pune. The drive is longer because the roads wind through the hills: Sinhagad is 20 km away but about 35 km by road. A linked name opens our guide with the route, trek time and how to get there.
| Fort | From Pune | Area | Height | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinhagad | 20 km (35 km by road) | Haveli, Pune district | 1,310 m | Moderate |
| Malhargad Fort | 25 km | Pune district | 945 m | Easy |
| Purandar | 30 km | Pune district | 1,387 m | Easy |
| Rajgad | 34 km (60 km by road) | Pune district | 1,324 m | Moderate |
| Torna | 34 km (65 km by road) | Pune district | 1,383 m | Challenging |
| Tikona Fort | 39 km | Maval, Pune district | 1,087 m | Easy |
| Tung | 44 km (90 km by road) | Pune district | 1,075 m | Moderate |
| Lohagad Fort | 45 km (65 km by road) | Maval, Pune district | 1,032 m | Easy |
| Rohida Fort | 47 km (60 km by road) | Pune district | 1,116 m | Easy |
| Visapur | 47 km (65 km by road) | Maval, Pune district | 1,064 m | Easy |
| Lingana Peak | 48 km | Raigad district | 914 m | Challenging |
Forts 50 to 100 km from Pune
These need an early start or a full day.
| Fort | From Pune | Area | Height | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korigad | 51 km | Mulshi, Pune district | 923 m | Easy |
| Ghangad Fort | 52 km | Raigad district | 914 m | Challenging |
| Raigad | 53 km | Raigad district | 862 m | Easy |
| Mohangad/Durgadi | 55 km | Pune district | Moderate | |
| Mrugagad | 55 km | Raigad district | 533 m | Moderate |
| Mangad Fort | 58 km | Raigad district | 235 m | Moderate |
| Pandavgad | 58 km | Satara district | 1,276 m | Moderate |
| Rajmachi Fort | 59 km | Maval, Pune district | Moderate | |
| Shrivardhan Fort | 59 km | Pune district | 815 m | Moderate |
| Mangalgad | 60 km | Raigad district | 754 m | Moderate |
| Dhak Bahiri | 62 km | Karjat, Raigad district | 823 m | Challenging |
| Kamalgad | 63 km | Satara district | 1,280 m | Moderate |
| Bhorgiri Fort | 66 km | Pune district | Moderate | |
| Narayangad Fort | 69 km | Pune district | Moderate | |
| Padargad Fort | 69 km | Raigad district | Moderate | |
| Pratapgad | 71 km | Satara district | Easy | |
| Vairatgad | 72 km | Satara district | 1,018 m | Moderate |
| Manikgad Fort | 77 km | Raigad district | Moderate | |
| Shivneri Fort | 77 km | Pune district | 1,067 m | Moderate |
| Avchitgad | 78 km | Raigad district | 297 m | Easy |
| Irshalgad | 80 km | Khalapur, Raigad district | 511 m | Challenging |
| Chavand | 81 km | Pune district | 1,036 m | Moderate |
| Hadsar | 83 km | Pune district | 975 m | Moderate |
| Kalavantin Durg | 84 km (120 km by road) | Panvel, Raigad district | Challenging | |
| Mahipatgad | 84 km | Ratnagiri district | 942 m | Moderate |
| Prabalgad | 84 km | Panvel, Raigad district | Moderate | |
| Jivdhan Fort | 86 km (125 km by road) | Pune district | 1,145 m | Moderate |
| Birwadi Fort | 87 km | Raigad district | 366 m | Easy |
| Karnala | 87 km | Raigad district | 439 m | Easy |
| Mandangad Fort | 88 km | Ratnagiri district | 200 m | Moderate |
| Santoshgad Fort | 89 km | Satara district | 884 m | Moderate |
| Rasalgad Fort | 92 km | Ratnagiri district | 539 m | Easy |
| Vasota | 93 km | Satara district | 1,301 m | Moderate |
| Ajinkyatara Fort | 94 km | Satara district | Easy | |
| Harishchandragad Fort | 95 km (165 km by road) | Akole, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) district | 1,422 m | Challenging |
| Sagargad Fort | 95 km | Raigad district | 414 m | Moderate |
| Sajjangad | 95 km | Satara district | 1,021 m | Moderate |
| Murud-Janjira | 97 km | Murud, Raigad district | ||
| Revdanda Fort | 98 km | Raigad district | Easy | |
| Korlai | 99 km | Raigad district | 275 m | Moderate |
| Vardhangad Fort | 100 km | Satara district | Moderate |
Questions
Which fort is nearest to Pune?
Sinhagad, about 20 km from central Pune in a straight line.
How many forts are within 50 km of Pune?
11 well-known forts are within 50 km of Pune in a straight line, and 41 more are between 50 and 100 km.
Which forts near Pune are good for beginners?
Lohagad Fort and Rohida Fort and Visapur. Each is a short climb on a clear path.
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