Purandar Fort

1 dayBest: Nov–MarHeritage#fort#history#views

Hill fort of Shivaji's childhood

Why this weekend?

Fort climbMurder pointSaswad views

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The twin fort
- Main gate
- Bhavani temple
- Rampart walk
- Viewpoints
- Return

Geography & terrain

Purandar Fort lies in the Pune district of Maharashtra at about 1,397 m, 45 km from Pune and 40 km from Saswad — the twin fort of the region, its 15th-century walls, the Bhavani temple and the views set on the Sahyadri's spur.

History & culture

The fort's story runs with the 15th-century Maratha era — the twin fort of the Purandar-Vajragad and the 15th-century-era walls of the Yadav era, with the fort's modern role as the heritage stop of the Pune circuit and the home of the 1665 treaty site and the Bhavani temple and the Kedareshwar shrine; the fort's history of the 1665 Mughal treaty and the Shivaji's son's stay and the 4,000-feet views, gives Purandar its twin-fort character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Twin forts
Historic gates
Hill temples
Rampart walks
Valley decks

Eat & drink

Vada pav
Misal pav
Pav bhaji
Puran poli

Getting there

Fly: Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train: Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai: varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around: Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹3,500–10,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 14–29°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 17–32°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 21–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–39°C · None rain
May · Hot: 28–40°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 21–34°C · Light rain
Nov · Good: 17–31°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 14–29°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Nov–Mar) holds the views
The climb asks the walking shoes
Pairs with Sinhagad for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Purandar Fort?

The twin fort of the Sahyadri.

What is there to do?

The walls, the temples and the views.

How long is the visit?

A full day.