| Balaji Temple |
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Balaji Temple near Pune around 45 mins from Pune.
The temple is very well maintained and if you visit quite early in the day (they open at 5 AM).
You can see the main deity in a matter of minutes whereas on a weekend or in the later half of the day, quite a queue builds up.
In summer, the ground gets really hot and it can be quite an experience to reach the comfort of the shade from the point where you leave your slippers.
Arrangements for accommodation and food are also available at affordable rates.
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| Rajgad Fort |
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Rajgad is about 42 km away from Pune via Bhor.
Raigad is located at a height of 3000 feet above the sea level.
Rajgad is a favourite place for trekking
Main parts of the fort are:
Padmavati Machi: Facing north this has Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, chor darwaja, Pali darwaja, Gunjavane darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition) and remains of the castle.
Sanjivani Machi: This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machi faces west and has 3 layered fortifications making it extremely difficult to conquer. Each layer has a depth of 20 feet and just 2 feet wide which looks like a scary narrow well. This type on construction was to aide guerilla warfare.
Suvela Machi: This is another grand machi facing east with lots of secret routes, doorways, nedha (Mountain hole).
Bale Killa: This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water lakes and water towers. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse. |
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| Lake of Padmavati |
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Facing north this has Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, chor darwaja, Pali darwaja, Gunjavane darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition) and remains of the castle. |
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| Rajgad Balle Killa |
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| Torna Fort |
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Torna fort is about 65 km away from Pune.
Torna is huge & magnificent fort which marked the beginning of Sri Shivaji's conquest of the forts Torna.
In 1646, when Shivaji was 16, he launched his first military attack by capturing Torna fort, paving the way for the great empire.
Arrangements for accommodation and food are also available at affordable rates.
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| Purandar Fort |
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Purandar is about 40kms south-east of Pune.
Purandar was besieged by the mighty Mughal forces under the command of Jai Singh and Dilir Khan. In the ensuing battle Murar Baji Prabhu, the gallant commander of the fort, was killed. Shivaji, under a treaty, had to surrender to the Mughals his 23 forts, including Purandar and Vajragarh.
Arrangements for accommodation and food are also available at affordable rates.
Available of Transport facility. |
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| Palace Of Pantsachiv |
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The town of Bhor, once the capital of the princely state, is located about 40 kilometres south of Pune, adjacent to Bhatghar dam. The royal palace is still present.
Early morning light coming in through the kitchen window (Chul or Bhatarkhana) at the Pantasachiv Rajwada (Palace) at Bhor. Situated among the higher peaks of the Western Ghats.
Arrangements for accommodation and food are also available at affordable rates.
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| Bhatghar Dam |
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A Fantastic one day holiday stay for families and groups wishing to stay away from the hassle of pollution of cities.
This is fantastic scenery and on the backdrop of Bhatghar dam 10 km from Bhor town in Pune.
You can see natural beauty and peace.
Arrangements for accommodation and food are also available at affordable rates.
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