Sinhagad Travel Guide

Formerly known as Kondhana, Sinhagad is basically a fortress that stands strong in the southwestern part of Pune and is an important travel destination in Maharashtra that provided support back in the ancient days during the battles. Witness of many historic battles, the place played host to the important Sinhagad battle in the year 1671. The secluded crag in the range of Bhuleshwar owned by the great Sahaydris, is home to the ancient fortress of Sinhagad that was built on the elevated range of 1,312m above sea level and is naturally protected by its very own breakneck slopes. Possessing two gateways- one in the north eastern part and the other in the south eastern part: Pune Darwaza and Kalyan Darwaza respectively, Singhad dates back to some 1000 years, if at all the carvings on the temple of Kaundinyeshwar are to be believed. Safe-keeper of all the monoliths belonging to the historic legends like Rajaram- the youngest son of Shivaji, Tanaji Malusare, Sinhagad was said to have been topped by the bungalow of Lokmanya Tilak, the famed freedom fighter back in the 20th century. Though left as remnants, Sinhagad is still frequented for the variety of sightseeing places it has to offer. Rajaram’s tomb and the monoliths of Tanaji to begin with are the two worthwhile visits, besides the military depot, breweries;