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Deigo
Deigo
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

How to go from Mangi Tungi to Surat? Is there any bus available from Surat to Mangi Tungi?

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  1. Kirti Sharma
    Best Answer
    Kirti Sharma

    The total distance is around 196 km from Surat to Mangi Tungi via Navsari. It’s the fastest route to reach Mangi Tungi from Surat. Head towards Kondharabad which is 9 km from Mangi Tungi. Google map will be handy. There is a parking facility available at the base. Yes, there are bus services availabRead more

    The total distance is around 196 km from Surat to Mangi Tungi via Navsari. It’s the fastest route to reach Mangi Tungi from Surat. Head towards Kondharabad which is 9 km from Mangi Tungi. Google map will be handy. There is a parking facility available at the base.

    Yes, there are bus services available from Surat to Mangi Tungi. Taharabad is a well-known place near Mangi Tungi and its well connected to nearby cities.

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Ananya
Ananya
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Is there any bus from Nashik to Mangi Tungi? How to go from Nashik to Mangi Tungi by car?

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  1. Kirti Sharma
    Kirti Sharma

    Taharabad is a well-connected village near Mangi Tungi which is at a distance of 12 km. The total distance from Nashik to Mangi Tungi by bus is around 125km. If you are going from Nashik to Mangi Tungi by car then head towards the Satana – Taharabad. From Taharabad just before Pimpalkothe, you needRead more

    Taharabad is a well-connected village near Mangi Tungi which is at a distance of 12 km. The total distance from Nashik to Mangi Tungi by bus is around 125km.

    If you are going from Nashik to Mangi Tungi by car then head towards the Satana – Taharabad. From Taharabad just before Pimpalkothe, you need to take left and in 5-10 minutes, you will reach the base village of Bhilawadi.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Please suggest me the best plan for my Sinhagad fort visit.

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    Let me tell you the Best Plan to see Sinhagad Fort. Start the Sinhagad trek at early morning from the Thoptewadi village. You will enter through Pune Darvaja. Take left from the next door and start exploring the fort. There is a Canon on the Kalavantinicha Buruj. From here you will get a beautiful vRead more

    Let me tell you the Best Plan to see Sinhagad Fort.

    Start the Sinhagad trek at early morning from the Thoptewadi village. You will enter through Pune Darvaja. Take left from the next door and start exploring the fort. There is a Canon on the Kalavantinicha Buruj. From here you will get a beautiful view of the lush green hills. Spend a whole day on the fort. Explore everything. Enjoy the delicious Pithal Bhakar. Take a nap if you want under a tree. And after 3 PM or so start descend. The plan is to spend the evening at Khadakwasla Lake. The sunset at Khadakwasla Lake is really refreshing. And that’s what all about my plan for the Sinhagad fort trek.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Is Sinhagad fort a good choice for trekking?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    Yes, Sinhagad is one of the most popular trekking places near Pune. There are 2 different routes to do trekking at Sinhagad fort. You can start the trek from the base village Thoptewadi and enter through Pune Darvaja. This route will give you more thrill than the other one. The other route to do treRead more

    Yes, Sinhagad is one of the most popular trekking places near Pune. There are 2 different routes to do trekking at Sinhagad fort. You can start the trek from the base village Thoptewadi and enter through Pune Darvaja. This route will give you more thrill than the other one. The other route to do trekking at Sinhagad fort is from Kalyan Darvaja. It is an easy route compared to the previous one.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

What is the best way to go to Sinhagad Fort?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    There are two routes from Pune to Sinhagad fort. One is from Khadakwasla Lake and another is from Katraj-Khed Shivapur. Sinhagad fort is around 30-35km from Pune. You can visit Sinhagad on your private vehicle. There is parking facility available at the base of the fort. If you want to trek the SinhRead more

    There are two routes from Pune to Sinhagad fort. One is from Khadakwasla Lake and another is from Katraj-Khed Shivapur. Sinhagad fort is around 30-35km from Pune. You can visit Sinhagad on your private vehicle. There is parking facility available at the base of the fort.

    If you want to trek the Sinhagad fort, then start from the base village, Thoptewadi. It will take you around 1 to 2 hours to reach at the top of the fort. Sinhagad fort trek is an easy trek so you will definitely enjoy the trek.

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Kabir Patil
Kabir Patil
Asked: 4 years ago

Where is Harishchandragad? Are Harishchandragad and Kokankada two different places?

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  1. Kirti Sharma
    Kirti Sharma Hiker

    A hill fort in Malshej Ghat, Harishchandragad is one of the most difficult forts in Maharashtra. The area comes under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. There are major three routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Although it is one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra, the difficultyRead more

    A hill fort in Malshej Ghat, Harishchandragad is one of the most difficult forts in Maharashtra. The area comes under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. There are major three routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Although it is one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra, the difficulty level is subjective and depend on the trek route. Paachnai, Khireshwar and Walhivare (Belpada) are 3 base villages for this trek.

    • The distance of Harishchandragad from Pune is 118 km.
    • The distance between Harishchandragad and Mumbai is 138 km.
    • The distance of Harishchandragad from Nashik is 105 km.
    • From Ahmednagar, Harishchandragad is around 125 km away.

    Kokankada is an overhung cliff on the massive Harishchandragad fort. Kokankada is on the west side of the fort facing the Kokan area. That is the reason this cliff is known as Kokankada.

    Interesting Fact: Base jumper Nikolas Winter jumped from the Kokankada wearing his wingsuit in Jan 2017. This jump is considered the first wingsuit base jump in Maharashtra. (Source: Youtube-Rohit Vartak Climb & Slack)

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

We want to explore the Sinhagad fort. How can I go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    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.

    1. Swargate-Katraj-Khed Shivapur- Sinhagad Fort
    2. Swargate-Khadakwasla-Sinhagad Fort

    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.

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Deigo
Deigo
Asked: 5 years agoIn:

Who built Harihar fort? What is the history of the Harihar Fort?

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  1. Vinay Kadam
    Vinay Kadam BIT Team

    Harihar fort was built in the period of Pankaj Panchariya of Yadava dynasty, Deogiri. This fort was built to keep a watch on the Gonda Ghat trade route. Harihar fort had seen many rulers such as Nizam, Marathas and British. In 1818, captain Briggs captured this fort and took it under the British empRead more

    Harihar fort was built in the period of Pankaj Panchariya of Yadava dynasty, Deogiri. This fort was built to keep a watch on the Gonda Ghat trade route. Harihar fort had seen many rulers such as Nizam, Marathas and British. In 1818, captain Briggs captured this fort and took it under the British empire.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Now Government is opening the market so can we visit Sinhagad in lockdown?

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  1. Deigo
    Deigo

    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.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

I want to explore the Sinhagad fort. How much time does it take to climb Sinhagad?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Best Answer
    Kabir Patil

    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.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

What is the height of Sinhagad fort?

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  1. Deigo
    Deigo

    The height of the Sinhagad fort is 1312m (4304 ft). Sinhagad fort is one of the popular trekking places near Pune and Mumbai.

    The height of the Sinhagad fort is 1312m (4304 ft). Sinhagad fort is one of the popular trekking places near Pune and Mumbai.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

We are planning to come to Pune by train from Mumbai. so how far is Sinhagad fort from Pune station? How to go to Sinhagad fort from Pune Station.

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    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.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

How can I go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    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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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

How difficult is Sinhagad Fort?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    Yes, Sinhagad trek is easy. Compared to the other treks near Pune, Sinhagad trek is one of the easiest treks near Pune.

    Yes, Sinhagad trek is easy. Compared to the other treks near Pune, Sinhagad trek is one of the easiest treks near Pune.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

How many people visit Sinhagad fort?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    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.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Can we go to Sinhagad fort by car or by bike?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    Yes, you can go to Sinhagad fort by Car. There is a separate route from the base village directly to the base of the Sinhagad fort. Many people go to Sinhagad fort on their Private Vehicle.

    Yes, you can go to Sinhagad fort by Car. There is a separate route from the base village directly to the base of the Sinhagad fort. Many people go to Sinhagad fort on their Private Vehicle.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

When is Sinhagad Fort open?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    They close the doors of the Sinhagad fort in the late evening. And again open it at early morning. You can also spend a night on the Sinhagad Fort. The night sky is just magical from the Sinhagad fort. You will experience the clear sky and stars in the sky.

    They close the doors of the Sinhagad fort in the late evening. And again open it at early morning. You can also spend a night on the Sinhagad Fort. The night sky is just magical from the Sinhagad fort. You will experience the clear sky and stars in the sky.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

What is the meaning of Sinhagad in Marathi language?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    Sinhagad means Lion’s fort. The meaning of Sinha is Lion and gad means Fort. Sinhagad fort is previously known as Kondhana. In the battle of Sinhagad fought by Maratha Sardar Tanaji Malusare in 1670, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named the fort Sinhagad in the memories of Sardar Tanaji. There is a famRead more

    Sinhagad means Lion’s fort. The meaning of Sinha is Lion and gad means Fort. Sinhagad fort is previously known as Kondhana. In the battle of Sinhagad fought by Maratha Sardar Tanaji Malusare in 1670, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named the fort Sinhagad in the memories of Sardar Tanaji. There is a famous saying as “Gad Aala pan Sinha Gela (गड आला पण सिंह गेला)” which means I got the fort (Sinhagad) but I lost my Lion (referred to Sardar Tanaji Malusare).

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

I came to know that Sinhagad is previously known as different name. What is it?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    The other name of Sinhagad is Kondhana fort. Sinhagad was previously known as Kondhana, named after the sage Kaundinya. After the battle of Sinhagad in 1670, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named the Kondhana fort as Sinhagad.

    The other name of Sinhagad is Kondhana fort. Sinhagad was previously known as Kondhana, named after the sage Kaundinya. After the battle of Sinhagad in 1670, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named the Kondhana fort as Sinhagad.

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Ananya
Ananya
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Which is the highest mountain peak in South Indian states?

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  1. Vinay Kadam
    Vinay Kadam BIT Team

    Anamudi is the highest mountain peak in the south India. Anamudi is in the state of Kerala, India. The elevation of Anamudi mountain peak is 2695m, which makes it the highest mountain peak in the Western Ghats of India.

    Anamudi is the highest mountain peak in the south India. Anamudi is in the state of Kerala, India. The elevation of Anamudi mountain peak is 2695m, which makes it the highest mountain peak in the Western Ghats of India.

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