Bhatkanti

Bhatkanti - Pune, Forts, Trekking



Tung is also known as 'Kathingad'. As the name suggests, the fort is difficult to climb. Tung is in Mawal region which was truly ruled by Marathas. Tung is one of the difficult forts in Maharashtra. The height of the fort is almost 3500 feet and almost 1200 feet area of the fort is steep ascent. One can reach the fort from Kamshet near Lonavala. 'Phagne Dam' on Pawna river near Kamshet is the place when you can start for trekking. Though the trek is tiresome, still you can enjoy the amazing view of the dam and twin Tung and Tikona. Now a days, there is not much to see on the fort, except the temple of 'Devi Tungai', temple of 'Devi Tuljai' , a small lake and a beautiful cave. But one can enjoy the marvelous view of Lohgad - Visapur on the north and Tikona on the east.


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This weeks Article Mahipatgad - Sumargad - Rasalgad

Mahipatgad - Sumargad - Rasalgad Three lesser known forts in Khed region, a small town in Southwest district of
Maharashtra called Ratnagiri (famous for its amazing Alpohso Mangoes). These three forts can be trekked together in 3 days. And I guess because of the logistics involved its better they are done this way.

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Sinhagad is 25 Kms. from Pune. Sinhagad is a favorite Picnic Spot for Puneits. It is famous for trip - lovers as well as for the trekkers - especially for Katraj to Sinhagad trek . Sinhagad is 700 mtrs. High but can be reached by vehicle also.

Now a days, Sinhagad is famous for fan lovers. But it has historical importance and who will forget the brave Tanaji Malusare, Shelarmama and their historic battle. You can see Tanaji's samadhi on the fort. The bungalows of Lokmanya Tilak and famous Marathi Poet G.D. Madgulkar ( Ga Di Ma ) are also located on the fort. Dev Take - famous tank with sweet and cold water - is popular amongst the tourists. Sweet curd, Buttermilk, Kanda bhaji and Pithle-Bhakari of Sinhagad is the main attraction for the people. The samadhi of Rajaram Maharaj can also be found on this fort.

The tower of Doordarshan -Mumbai is also there on Sinhagad. This tower provides reception to Pune region. You can see the Panshet, Khadakwasla and Varasgaon dams and Torana fort also. The view of entire Pune city looks wonderful. The trip Pune - Sinhagad is very intensity because of the Ghat to Sinhagad and one must enjoy the trip.


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