Sinhagad
Singagad, the Lion Fort, is 24km south-west of Pune and makes an excellent day trip. The nearly ruined fort stands on top of a steep hill, where there are also a number of old bungalows; including one where Gandhi met with the freedom fighter Tilak in 1915.In 1670 Shivaji's general, Tanaji Malusre, led a force who scaled the steep hillside in Legends about this dramatic attack relate that the Maratha forces used trained lizards to carry ropes ropes up the hillside! A road winds up to the fort, but if you come by local bus it's a sweaty one and half to two hour walk to the top. It's a good idea to bring water and food with you. THE Pune city bus No 50 runs frequently to Sinhagad Village (from where you must walk) from 5.25 am until evening. It leaves from the 'Architect College' bus stop oppositeNehru Stadium.