Plan your visit
At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsSunrise to sunset
Entry feeFree
Best time to visitMonsoon and October to February for greenery and views
From city centre~25 km southwest of central Pune
LocationPune, Maharashtra
Know before you go
About Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad Fort sits on a hilltop outside Pune and is one of the region's most popular day trips, combining a moderate trek with panoramic valley views and historical structures like the old Top Khana (cannon storehouse). Freedom-movement figures including Tilak and Gandhi stayed at a bungalow within the fort.
Getting there
How to Reach Sinhagad Fort
By road via cab, auto, or bike; the final stretch involves a climb to the fort itself.
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