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Well-known forts near Pune

23 forts within 100 km in a straight line

Sinhagad

~20 km away · straight line

Fort · Haveli · Pune district

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Read our Sinhagad guide →

2 more starting points & details
  • Mordari · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Kalyan Gaon · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Bhilarwadi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
Data: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Trekshitiz, Maharashtra Tourism · Trekshitiz ↗ · Maharashtra Tourism ↗

Purandar

~30 km away · straight line

Fort · Pune district

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2 more starting points & details
  • Narayanpur · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Chivhewadi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Misalwadi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
Data: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Trekshitiz, Maharashtra Tourism · Trekshitiz ↗ · Maharashtra Tourism ↗

Rajgad

~34 km away · straight line

Fort · Pune district

Listed base village: Gunjavane · Directions to village ↗

Read our Rajgad guide →

1 more starting point & details
  • Gunjavane · listed base village · Directions to village ↗Common route to Padmavati Machi; Maharashtra Tourism describes it as moderate.
  • Pali · listed base village · Directions to village ↗Route to Sanjivani Machi; Maharashtra Tourism describes this option as more challenging.
Data: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Trekshitiz, Maharashtra Tourism · Trekshitiz ↗ · Maharashtra Tourism ↗

Tung

~44 km away · straight line

Fort · Pune district

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2 more starting points & details
  • Bramhonoli · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Kale Colony · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Shindgaon · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
Data: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Trekshitiz · Trekshitiz ↗

Lohagad Fort

~45 km away · straight line

Fort · Maval · Pune district

Listed base village: Lohagadwadi · Directions to village ↗

Read our Lohagad Fort guide →

1 more starting point & details
  • Lohagadwadi · listed base village · Directions to village ↗Road reaches this hamlet below the fort; most walkers start here.
  • Malavli · listed base village · Directions to village ↗Railway station for local trains; walk via Bhaje to Lohagadwadi.
Data: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Maharashtra Tourism · Maharashtra Tourism ↗

Rohida Fort

~47 km away · straight line

Fort · Pune district

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2 more starting points & details
  • Natambi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Hathnoshi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Bajarwadi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
Data: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Trekshitiz · Trekshitiz ↗

Raigad

~53 km away · straight line

Fort · Raigad district

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2 more starting points & details
  • Vagheri · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Chatri Nizampur · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Hirkaniwadi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
Data: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Trekshitiz · Trekshitiz ↗

Pratapgad

~71 km away · straight line

Fort · Satara district

Start point not checked · View place on map ↗

2 more starting points & details
  • Rankadsari · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Vada Kumbhroshi · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
  • Sonpar · nearby map village, not a checked startNearest village in OpenStreetMap, which may not be the trailhead. Confirm locally.
Data: Wikidata, Trekshitiz, Maharashtra Tourism · Trekshitiz ↗ · Maharashtra Tourism ↗

Harishchandragad Fort

~95 km away · straight line

Fort · Akole · Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) district

Listed base village: Khireshwar · Directions to village ↗

Read our Harishchandragad Fort guide →

1 more starting point & detailsData: OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Trekshitiz, Maharashtra Tourism · Trekshitiz ↗ · Maharashtra Tourism ↗

Distances are straight-line estimates to a listed base village, or to the mapped place if no base village is listed. Driving distance, walking route, current access and conditions must be checked separately. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Wikidata, Trekshitiz and Maharashtra Tourism.

Trek guides

Trek guides by difficulty

Original planning notes on who each route suits, when to go and how to prepare.

Lohagad Fort

Lonavala · Pune districtEasy

Sinhagad Fort

Pune districtModerate

Rajgad Fort

Velhe · Pune districtModerate

Kalsubai Peak

Bari · Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) districtModerate

Ratangad Fort

Bhandardara · Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) districtModerate

Torna Fort

Velhe · Pune districtChallenging

Harishchandragad

Khireshwar · Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) districtChallenging

Difficulty is an editorial starting point, not a live safety rating. Check local conditions before you set out.

Best season

When to trek near Pune

Monsoon · June to September

Green hills, waterfalls and cloud-covered forts. Rock gets slippery, streams can rise quickly and some routes are closed or risky. Pick well-used trails and turn back early.

Post-monsoon and winter · October to February

The most comfortable months for most treks near Pune: cooler air, clearer views and drier paths. A good time for longer day treks, sunrise climbs and night treks.

Summer · March to May

Hot, exposed and dry. Start before sunrise, carry more water than you think you need, and choose shorter or shaded routes.

Trek with us

Prefer to trek with a group?

Pune Trekkers is a free, volunteer-run trekking community in Pune. Members plan treks openly and split the actual cost of transport, food and entry fees, with no markup or profit. Beginners, women and solo trekkers are welcome on routes that suit their ability.

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Questions

Questions about treks near Pune

Which treks are closest to Pune?

Sinhagad, Malhargad Fort, Purandar, Rajgad and Torna are among the closest well-known forts, roughly 20–34 km from central Pune in a straight line. The drive is longer than that, especially on ghat roads.

Which trek near Pune is good for beginners?

Lohagad is a common first fort walk. Our guide rates it Easy, though wet stone gets slippery. Sinhagad and Rajgad suit people who are comfortable with sustained uphill walking. Whatever you choose, start early and go with a prepared companion or group.

What is the best time to trek near Pune?

October to February usually brings cooler weather and clearer views. The monsoon, from June to September, turns the Sahyadris green and fills the waterfalls, but trails get slippery and some routes become risky or closed. In summer, start very early and carry extra water.

Is there a free trekking group in Pune?

Yes. Pune Trekkers is a free-to-join, volunteer-run community of about 2,300 people across three WhatsApp groups. Nobody makes a profit: participants split the actual cost of transport, food and entry fees.

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