1 DAY TREAK TO SHIVNERI FORT...

Distance from Pune125 kms

Difficulty LevelEasy or Moderate depending on the trekking side

Average time2-3 hrs

Best Time to VisitMonsoon & Post Monsoon

Summit Height

3500 ft

Shivneri stronghold being the origin of incredible Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj has a unique significance in numerous individuals lives. The essential driver for this closeness is on the grounds that a noteworthy part in school history comprised of Shivaji Maharaj. This antiquated stronghold has a drawn out history wherein the fortress at first had a place with the Shaka Empire and it was vanquished by a Satvaahan lord Gautamiputra Satkarni so as to control the exchange course of Naneghat. Yadava Empire pursued by the Bahmani Kings at that point caught the fortress lastly from the hands of the Ahmendnagar Sultanate it was passed on to Maloji Bhosale, granddad of Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji Maharaj spent his youth in this fortress, and after that gave over the stronghold to Mughals. Mughals were merciless killed by certain rulers and lost the fortification. Shahu Maharaj assumed control over this post approximately forty years after the fact and afterward gave it over to the Peshwas. 

Vehicles can without much of a stretch arrive at this stronghold, anyway experience sweethearts can likewise trek here to arrive at the principle entrance. The post is a triangular structure with two passage entryways, one for trekkers and other for different travelers. The door for trekkers is privately named as the chain entryway as there are chains to help individuals to move to the top. Anyway the chains are hazardous as they have matured and broken at a couple of spots. The other course additionally has a little and simple move of around 30-40 minutes. Inside the primary entryway there are seven different doors to enter the principle fortification territories and they are Maha Darwaja, Parvangicha Darwaja, Hatti Darwaja, Peer Darwaja, Shipai Darwaja, Phatak Darwaja and Kulambkat Darwaja. These are tremendous wooden entryways with iron spikes, which keep the fortification ensured. Notwithstanding the entryways solid dividers and shake bluffs to guarantee legitimate assurance of the rulers encompass the fortification. After the Shipai entryway is a sanctuary of Goddess Shivai, after whom Shivaji Maharaj was named. Following the seven entryways is immense spot called as the Ambarkhana where tremendous measure of sustenance and grains was put away. History likewise proposes that during the Maratha administration, this spot was utilized a stable for steeds and elephants. Further from this spot are two highways, one that prompts the origin of Shivaji Maharaj and the other where Mughals executed some angler in 1650. Heading ahead there are two water tanks named the Ganga and Jamuna and are loaded up with water consistently. Altogether there are around 10 water tanks on the whole fortification. After these water thanks is a Government built landmark called the Shiv Kunj as a recognition of Shivaji's introduction to the world. Inside the Kunj are statue of Jijabai (Shivaji's Mother) and tyke Shivaji made out of Panchadhatu (5 metals). The genuine origin holds a support and a statue of Shivaji and is created as the Shiv Mandir. Shiv Mandir is in the focal point of the post alongside the Kamani Masjid and a limited stairaway that takes to the upper floor where one can discover the Badami tank. Close to this tank is the Kadelot point where detainees were rebuffed by tossing them down. 

With such an immense history this stronghold is one of the ensured landmarks and an alluring visitor goal. This has given wow for the improvement of resorts and nourishment joints in Junnar locale. In addition it is encompassed by other alluring spots, for example, Lehnyadri caverns and Ozhar sanctuary both are Ashtavinayak sanctuaries and furthermore some trekking spots, for example, Naneghat, Chavad and so forth. Shivneri post is pne of the best notable strongholds of Maharashtra.