Sinhgad is 25 Kms. from Pune. Sinhgad is a favorite
Picnic Spot for Puneits. It is famous for trip - lovers as well as
for the trekkers - especially for Katraj to Sinhagadtrek .
Sinhagad is 700 mtrs. High but can be reached by vehicle also.
Now a days, Sinhgad is famous for fan lovers. But
it has historical importance and who will forget the brave Tanaji
Malusare, Shelarmama and their historic battle. You can see
Tanaji's samadhi on the fort. The bungalows of Lokmanya Tilak
and famous Marathi Poet G.D. Madgulkar ( Ga Di Ma )
are also located on the fort. Dev Take - famous tank
with sweet and cold water - is popular amongst the tourists. Sweet
curd, Buttermilk, Kanda bhaji and Pithle-Bhakari of Sinhgad is the
main attraction for the people. The samadhi of Rajaram Maharaj can
also be found on this fort.
The tower of Doordarshan - Mumbai is also there on
Sinhgad. This tower provides reception to Pune region. You can see
the Panshet, Khadakwasla, Varasgaon dams and Torana fort also. The
view of entire Pune city looks wonderful. The trip Pune - Sinhgad
is very intensity because of the Ghat to Sinhgad and one must enjoy
the trip.
