Basic Info: Shivneri fort holds great historical importance as this was the birth place of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This fort is ideal for a one day trip and requires moderate trekking experience.
There are 7 doors which one needs to cross to get to the top of the fort. There is lot to be explored at Shivneri and is ideal for people who love historical places.
How to reach: Shivneri is located at a distance of around 100kms from Central Pune. One has to head towards Junnar village from Pune.
If you have your own vehicle, you can drive till the foothils of the fort where your vehicles can be parked.
Folks travelling by public transport will need to walk for about 2 kms from Junnar to get to the base fo the fort.
What to see at Shivneri: There is plenty of sightseeing that can be done on the fort.
Shivai Temple - Temple of goddess Shivai after whom Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was named.
Kadelot - Kadelot is a point on the fort from where criminals were thrown off the fort as a punishment.
Ambarkhana - This was used as a food storage. It was not just a small storage area, but a pretty large storage where grains could be stored for more than a year.
Ganga and Jamuna - Water Springs on the fort
Statue of Jijabai and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Badami Talav - A huge water reservoir on the fort.
7 Doors of the fort