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. 

Sudhagad fort

Sudhagd Fort Trek

Sudhagad fort trek is one of the easy  trek near Pune and Mumbai.

How to Reach : Sudhagd fort is about 150 km from Pune city.

1.Pune-Talegaon-Lonavla-Khandala-Take Khopoli exit from expressway - left turn from Khopoli to Pali road- Imagica-Pali-Adulse-Pacchapur-Thakurwadi - Base of Sudhagad (135km- 3hrs.)

2.Pune-Paud-Mulashi-Tahmini ghat-Vele-Varchiwadi-Kundalika Rafting-take left to Adulse village-Pacchapur-Thakurwadi (120km-4hrs.)

Parking : Parking is free at the base village.
Food a Water : Food and parking available at the parking. Small restaurants are in the village.
Stay : Home stay are available at Pacchapur, Thakurwadi and Pali village.
Food and Stay also available on top of the fort in the temple by Mr.Gurav Pujari-9273369217 

About Trek : Its about 90 mins. trek. Start trek from Parking itself. There are 2 ladders on the trek where it was difficult. So the trek appears easier. The ladder can not handle many people at the same time, so use the ladder sensibly.After about 50 mins you will reach to Steps. The ascend is very steep.
So take care. The steps become slippery in rainy days.

What to See : After the high steps take left on the bastion and enjoy the view. There is a small secret room in the bastion. Then proceed on the top of the fort. The fort has vast plateau.You need atleast 2 hours to explore the fort. Just watch carefully the path you follow. There are lakes and temples on the top. There lives Gurav family in the temple who is care taker of it. The exit trail not very visible from vast plateau. So keep marking o the trail.
You can see Sarasgad fort, Khandala, Dukes nose, Tailbaila, Ghangad fort etc. from the fort.

Trek Safety : There is hardly mobile coverage on the fort. Some spots are Slippery in the rainy season. The top is vast, so keep routes in mind otherwise possibility to get lost.