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Treks near Pune: 11 Forts from Sinhagad to Rajgad (2026)
Sinhagad, Rajgad, Torna Fort, Lohagad.
Short answer: This guide covers 11 picks, including Sinhagad, Rajgad, Torna Fort.
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Which one is for you?
- If you want Fort: Sinhagad, Rajgad, Torna Fort, Lohagad, Visapur Fort, Tikona, Purandar Fort, Korigad, Rajmachi, Harishchandragad, Shivneri
How we built this list
Every entry and fact comes from the linked sources (Wikipedia and official sites, fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST). We did not visit, rank or get paid by any place. Search terms come from Google Trends (Maharashtra, past 12 months, 29 Oct 2026 IST).
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Sinhagad
Sinhagad (also known as the Lion's Fort) is an ancient hill fortress located at around 28 kilometres southwest of Pune, India. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Rajgad
Rajgad (literal meaning ruling fort) is a Hill region fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Torna Fort
Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Lohagad
Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Visapur Fort
Visapur Fort (also called Visapoor Fort) is a hill fort near Visapur village in Maharashtra, India. It is a part of the Lohagad-Visapur fortification. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Tikona
Tikona also known as Vitandgad, is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Purandar Fort
Purandar Fort is a mountain fort in Pune district in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, India. The fort stands at 1,374 metres (4,508 ft) above sea level in the Western Ghats, 50 kilometres (31 mi) to the southeast of Pune. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Korigad
Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 18 km (11 mi) south of Lonavala in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Rajmachi
Rajmachi Fort (Killa) is a historical fort in the hills of the Sahyadri mountains (Western Ghats). It consists of two twin fortresses Shriwardhan and Manaranjan, with a wide machi (plateau) surrounding the two Balekillas. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Harishchandragad
Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahilyanagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, Kothale village and it has played a role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
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Shivneri
Shivneri Fort (known as Killa) (Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiʋneɾiː]) is an ancient military fortification located near Junnar in Pune district in Maharashtra, India. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]
Comparison table
| # | Name | Type | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinhagad | Fort | – | |
| 2 | Rajgad | Fort | – | |
| 3 | Torna Fort | Fort | – | |
| 4 | Lohagad | Fort | – | |
| 5 | Visapur Fort | Fort | – | |
| 6 | Tikona | Fort | – | |
| 7 | Purandar Fort | Fort | – | |
| 8 | Korigad | Fort | – | |
| 9 | Rajmachi | Fort | – | |
| 10 | Harishchandragad | Fort | – | |
| 11 | Shivneri | Fort | – |
Quick picks
- If you want a Fort, start with Sinhagad.
Frequently asked questions
How many picks does this guide list?
11: Sinhagad, Rajgad, Torna Fort, Lohagad, Visapur Fort, Tikona, Purandar Fort, Korigad, Rajmachi, Harishchandragad, Shivneri.
How long is the Sinhagad trek?
"sinhagad trek distance" is a top related search (Google Trends, 29 Oct 2026).
Can I trek Rajgad to Torna?
"rajgad to torna" appears in related searches (Google Trends, 29 Oct 2026).
Are these ranked?
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Sinhagad (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Rajgad (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Torna Fort (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Lohagad (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Visapur Fort (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Tikona (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Purandar Fort (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Korigad (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Rajmachi (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Harishchandragad (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Wikipedia: Shivneri Fort (fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST)
- Google Trends, Maharashtra, past 12 months (loaded 29 Oct 2026 ~06:44 IST)
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