Sury Parvat Aug_2020

We the Trekking Paltan Group visited in June 2021

Paltan members - Amol Gore, Shrirang Gorse, Friend, Pradeep Patil, Dr. Milind Gaikwad, Kumar Khunte, Khandu Akshay Sapkal and Khandu Dayal 

How to Reach - It is about 50 km from Pune which may take about one and half hours. It is located opposite to Purndar fort.  Google map will show different routes. Better you search for Samurdi Village on the map which is base village. 

Pune - Shindewadi - Khed Shivapur - Left turn to Saswad raod - Mariaai Ghat - Warwadi - Garade - Turn on Samurdi road- Samurdi Village - Parking 

Google Map Link - https://goo.gl/maps/ct4yhihqyW9Wukp18

It is a simple trek of about 40-50 minutes. Trail is visible. 

The Sury Mandir situated on the top which is a small pinnacle. 

After 40-50 Mins hike

The Surya Mandir

Induri Fort

Induri Fort

Induri fort is a small land fort near Pune. It is more known for Kadjai mata mandir for Hindu. Its a good option for a short half day tour from Pune with family.

How to Reach : 
Iduri fort is about 40 km from Pune. It is situated on the bank of river Indrayani on Chakan - Talgaon Dabhade road. You can reach here via Chakan or Via Talegaon, it depends from which part of Pune city. You can go by new or old Mumbai Pune highway to Talegaon. Then turn to Chakan road and after crossing a river take left immediately. It is situated in urban area. There are houses, shops around the fort wall.

The fort is popular for short cycling destination form Pune.

Food and Stay :
Because the fort is situated in fully urbanised area, lots of options for stay and food nearby.

Parking :
Parking is there inside the fort for small to big vehicles.

Parking

About the Fort :
Its a land fort so, no trekking is required. the fort is small and 30 mins are enough to explore it. There is no access on walls of the fort. Kadjai mata Temple is there near parking. Beautiful view of river Indrayani  at the back side. Good spot for bird watch. The fort is not maintained properly. Kadjaimata temple is maintained properly.

Fort from outside

Mahadwar 

Kadjaimata Mandir

Urban activities inside fort

river Indrayni 

back side

Tour Safety : 

Its a lonely site. Generally its not so known or popular among trekkers, you hardly find visitors. so don't go alone. Go with group only. avoid Hindu festivals because there may be rush in the temple.