Purandar fort
Information:- “The Sahyadri , which stretch along the north-south direction, also have ranges that branch off eastward. On one of it Sinhgad stands. The same range continues for 24 kms before terminating at Bhuleshwar. On this very range lies the prestigious “PURANDAR FORT” along with Vajragad. We have to travel across Katraj ghat, Bapdeo ghat and Dive ghat to reach upto the foothills of the fort. The fort is covered by plateau region on all its sides.
Purandar fort is located approximately 20 miles south-east of Pune and 6 miles south-west of Sasvad. Sinhgad is about 13 to 14 miles north-east of Purandar while Rajgad lies 20 miles to the west.. The western side of the fort is a mountainous & towards east is largely a plateau region.
The fort, being quite a huge one was a good place for defence. It had the capacity to house many soldier-troops, foods grains and ammunition which proved sufficient for long durations during wartime. Nonetheless, the fort hosts strong fortified places from which a watchful eye can be kept over surrounding areas.”
Extra Places To Visit:- Purandareshwar Temple, Delhi Darwaja, Khandakada, Kedareshwar, Bini Darwaja, Rameshwar temple, Purandar Machi, Statue of Murarbaji Deshpande, Bhairav Khind, Padmavati Lake, Shendrya Bastion.
Type:- Hill Fort
Fort Range:- Pune
District:- Pune
Height Above Sea Level:- 1500 mtr
Difficulty Rating:- Easy
Base Village:- Narayanpur
App Time To Reach Top:- Approx. 1 hour is required from the base viillage, Narayanpur to reach to the fort-top.
Water Availability:- Available the year round
Food:- You have to make your own arrangement for food.
Shelter:- Available in military camps/bungalows situated on the fort. Note that prior permission of the officers is needed to get this accomodation.
Best Time To Visit:- Rainy.
How To Reach:- Via Pune : A S.T. bus to Saswad from Pune takes us to the foothills of Purandar fort. Pune-Narayanpur bus is also available to reach up to the base village, Narayanpur. Via Saswad : A S.T. bus to Bhor from Saswad will drop you at the bus-stop of ‘Purandar Ghat matha’ in Narayanpur village. A road on the left side along the two houses situated on mountain ahead leads to Bini Darwaja which can be reached approximately in 45 minutes.
