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Is Sinhagad Fort open after lockdown?
All the forts are closed for now. Sinhagad fort will be open after lockdown. But for now there is strict lockdown going on. Once the government allows the travel, all the forts will open and we can go for the trek.
All the forts are closed for now. Sinhagad fort will be open after lockdown. But for now there is strict lockdown going on. Once the government allows the travel, all the forts will open and we can go for the trek.
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I seriously doubt that. There is a strict lockdown going on in Maharashtra and all the treks and forts are closed now. You can visit the Sinhagad fort, once they open it again. You are not alone my friend, everyone wants to go in the Sahyadri again. Let’s hope the trekking starts soon. Till then, stRead more
I seriously doubt that. There is a strict lockdown going on in Maharashtra and all the treks and forts are closed now. You can visit the Sinhagad fort, once they open it again. You are not alone my friend, everyone wants to go in the Sahyadri again. Let’s hope the trekking starts soon. Till then, stay home stay safe.
See lessHow many people visit Sinhagad fort?
Sinhagad fort is one of the most popular tourist places near Pune and Mumbai. Many trekkers visit Sinhagad fort on regular basis. You will see familiar faces on the trail if you go on a Sinhagad trek every weekend. There is a huge crowd on the fort especially on the weekends. Sinhagad fort trek is tRead more
Sinhagad fort is one of the most popular tourist places near Pune and Mumbai. Many trekkers visit Sinhagad fort on regular basis. You will see familiar faces on the trail if you go on a Sinhagad trek every weekend. There is a huge crowd on the fort especially on the weekends. Sinhagad fort trek is the best way for the weekend getaways near Pune.
See lessHow far is Sinhagad fort from Pune station?
Sinhagad fort is around 40 km away from Pune Station. You have to come to Swargate first from Pune station. Then there are two different routes to Sinhagad fort. One is from Khadakwasla Lake and another is from Khed Shivapur.
Sinhagad fort is around 40 km away from Pune Station. You have to come to Swargate first from Pune station. Then there are two different routes to Sinhagad fort. One is from Khadakwasla Lake and another is from Khed Shivapur.
See lessWhy do people visit Sinhagad fort?
How to put it in the words? Umm, because everyone has their own reasons. In shorts, I can say that Sinhagad Fort is one of the best trekking places near Pune and Mumbai. Once you are on the Sinhagad fort, the panoramic view of the mighty Sahyadri mountain range and Khadakwasla Lake is intimidating.Read more
How to put it in the words? Umm, because everyone has their own reasons. In shorts, I can say that Sinhagad Fort is one of the best trekking places near Pune and Mumbai. Once you are on the Sinhagad fort, the panoramic view of the mighty Sahyadri mountain range and Khadakwasla Lake is intimidating. Sinhagad fort has rich and brave history and it was one of the most important forts in the Maratha Empire. Another reason to visit Sinhagad fort is its closeness to Pune. And at last, I just love Sinhagad fort trek. What else I can say?
See lessHow difficult is Sinhagad Fort Trek?
Sinhagad fort trek is easy. Anyone can climb the Sinhagad with ease. There are 3 main routes to climb Sinhagad. Pune Darvaja route is a proper trekking route. Then there is Kalyan Darvaja route which is easier than the previous one. And if you don’t want to do the hard work (LOL), then you can takeRead more
Sinhagad fort trek is easy. Anyone can climb the Sinhagad with ease. There are 3 main routes to climb Sinhagad. Pune Darvaja route is a proper trekking route. Then there is Kalyan Darvaja route which is easier than the previous one. And if you don’t want to do the hard work (LOL), then you can take the path which will directly take you to the fort doors. There are private vehicle services at the base village.
See lessHow can I go to Sinhagad fort?
The major city near Sinhagad fort is Pune. If you are travelling from Mumbai or any other place, then come to Pune. Sinhagad fort is around 35 km away from Pune. There are buses available from Swargate to Sinhagad. Google map will be much handy for the Sinhagad trek. Well, there are 2 routes from PuRead more
The major city near Sinhagad fort is Pune. If you are travelling from Mumbai or any other place, then come to Pune. Sinhagad fort is around 35 km away from Pune. There are buses available from Swargate to Sinhagad. Google map will be much handy for the Sinhagad trek. Well, there are 2 routes from Pune to Sinhagad.
I will recommend you to take the Khadakwasla route, as you can spend some time near the Khadakwasla Lake.
Thoptewadi is the base village for the Sinhagad trek. From here you can start your trek. And you will ultimately enter through Pune Darvaja.
There is another route to go to Sinhagad fort which is from Kalyan Darvaja. This route is much easier.
Other than that, if you have a private vehicle then you can directly go to the fort. There is well built parking area.
See lessHow much time does it take to climb Sinhagad?
In average it will take 1 to 1.5 hours to climb Sinhagad fort. If you are a regular trekker then you can complete Sinhagad trek in around 45 minutes. People like to take break during the trail. There are many small stalls selling refreshments. If you are going to Sinhagad fort in your private vehiclRead more
In average it will take 1 to 1.5 hours to climb Sinhagad fort. If you are a regular trekker then you can complete Sinhagad trek in around 45 minutes. People like to take break during the trail. There are many small stalls selling refreshments. If you are going to Sinhagad fort in your private vehicle then it can take you directly to the fort. No trekking required. Apart from that there are two main ways to climb Sinhagad Fort. One is from Pune Darvaja and another is through Kalyan Darvaja. Sinhagad trek through Pune Darvaja is little difficult and time consuming compared to Kalyan Darvaja route. Sinhagad fort trekking is for the people of all ages. I have seen many kids and elderly aged people during my trail to Sinhagad. So pick your route and have fun on your Sinhagad fort trekking.
See lessWhat is the best time to visit Sinhagad fort?
You can visit Sinhagad fort any time. There are many trekkers who start there climb at early morning. Sinhagad fort is an easy trek still you will enjoy it very much. Many times I have experienced that when I start the trek even at 8 in the morning, there are few who are descending. In the rainy dayRead more
You can visit Sinhagad fort any time. There are many trekkers who start there climb at early morning. Sinhagad fort is an easy trek still you will enjoy it very much. Many times I have experienced that when I start the trek even at 8 in the morning, there are few who are descending. In the rainy days, there is so much crowd to the Sinhagad trek as it is one of the most popular trekking destinations near Pune and Mumbai.
See lessHow can I go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai?
To go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai, you need to come to Pune first. Sinhagad fort is around 180-200 km away from Mumbai. From Pune you can take either Khadakwasla route or Khed Shivapur route although Khadakwasla route makes more sense.
To go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai, you need to come to Pune first. Sinhagad fort is around 180-200 km away from Mumbai. From Pune you can take either Khadakwasla route or Khed Shivapur route although Khadakwasla route makes more sense.
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