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Purandar Fort

Purandar, Pune district · Open now

AddressPurandar, Pune district, Pune, India
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Today's hoursOpen today 12 AM – 11:59 PM
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TypeFort
Time needed5–7 hrs

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One of the network of hill forts associated with Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Purandar Fort was the site of a pivotal 1665 treaty between Shivaji and Mughal general Jai Singh I, under which Shivaji ceded several forts to the Mughals. The fort's twin peaks, Purandar and the adjoining Vajragad, offered a formidable defensive position in the Sahyadri hills. It remains partly under Indian Army control, with public access to select areas. The fort is a popular trekking destination near Pune.

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Mon–Sun12 AM – 11:59 PM

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