Sinhagad Fort Trek Pune

Trek: Sinhagad fort Trek

Grade: Easy

Endurance: Beginner

Dates: 12th September 2026 

Trekkers: 8 - (Irish, Stuti, Jochebed, Riann, Salome, Eliana, Joshua, Caleb)

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Prologue:

It was a festive long weekend where we were in Pune at my sister's place. Also being Monday, it was first day of Ganeshotsav (which is usually veg days in Maharashtra). We decided to use it to our benefit to avoid usual weekend rush at Sinhagad fort.

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The fort is located almost 30 km west from Pune City centre.

We started our drive at 10:40 AM in Innova Crysta and preferred the Khed Shivapur route to avoid city traffic from Khadakwasla route. The route was scenic and green being rainy season.

The roads were well maintained all over from Pune to Fort parking.

After drive of about 1 hour, we reached the fort parking at 11:50 am. The parking which is full usually was scarcely occupied being Ganesh festival weekend.

Sinhagad fort parking 

Sinhagad fort map

We started our ascend on rocky steps to explore many historic spots on the spots.

• Tanaji Malusure Samadhi 
• Tanaji kada 
• Nagin Toff (Canon)
• Lokmanya Tilak wada 
• Horse stables

The weather was awesome with alternate sunny and cloudy spells. The cool breeze made the trek very soothing and relaxing.

Tanaji Malusure Samadhi

Salome with Nagin toff

Lokmanya Tilak wada

Jochebed with Tanaji Kada in background 

Kalyan Darwaja 

Horses stables

Sinhagad being located at significant height has Doordarshan towers which can be seen from almost 50 kms distance.

Riann with one of the Doordarshan towers

The views from top were beautiful with all lush greenery which were visual treat to our eyes. We can scarcely see Rajgad fort wrapped in clouds.

Also visible was Khadakwasla reservoir on Mutha river.

Eliana with Pune City in background 

Joshua with Mutha river in background 

After spending an hour or so exploring we were hungry and decided to have quick lunch at local stalls on fort.

We ordered iconic Kanda bhaji famous at Fort. Also veg thalis consisting of Pithla bhakri, Brinjal bharit, Jowari bhakri were gulped down with matka curd famous at the fort.

Tasty lunch with matka dahi

Iconic Kanda bhajji of Sinhagad 

Caleb with famous Mawa kulfi

Some candid clicks 

Then we started our downward trek to the parking. 

Stuti with our car at Parking

We started our return journey at 2:50 pm to reach our stay at 4 pm.

Epilogue:

It was one of the quick, relaxed and refreshing monsoon trek. It was time well spent with nature amidst the iconic historical fort.

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For more of my treks and traveloques you can check my blog. https://irishpereiraonthego.blogspot.in/

Happy Trekking, Keep Exploring!!!!

Hotel Shauryawada, Handewadi, Pune

Hotel Shauryawada, Pune 

Gastronomic funda: Non veg food trip to Hotel Shauryawada, Pune  

Date : 14th September 2026

Address:

NH65, Katraj Bypass Rd, opposite Hande Lawns, Handewadi, Pune, Maharashtra 412308

Gastronomers: 11

Damages: INR 4000

Restaurant Ratings 

Food quality: 5 / 5

Ambience: 5 /5

Service: 4 /5

Parking : Available

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Prologue:  It was a festive long weekend where we were in Pune at my sister's place. Also being Monday, it was first day of Ganeshotsav (which is usually veg days in Maharashtra). We decided to use it to our benefit to avoid long waiting at Iconic non- veg restaurant Shauryawada.

We preferred their Handewadi branch as it was near almost 8 km from our place. With quick drive to the place our Innova crysta, the Hotel is well placed and has ample parking space.

Being one of veg days where most Hindus avoid non veg, the restaurant was almost empty as expected. The restaurant had typically village like ambience giving awesome Gavran vibes. Occupying preferred joint tables,we scanned the menu to choose carnivore appetite.

We ordered 2 full Chicken Raan for starters.

Chicken Raan 

The Raan we awesome and true to hype it has online. Marinated and grilled to perfection, the chicken was soft and juicy. It accompanied with Pure Desi ghee and masala seasonings to augment the taste further. It was awesome dish.

For main course we preferred Shahi Mutton Korma, Mutton Kheema, Rajeshahi Chicken in non veg. In veg we ordered their iconic Shevga handi (moringa sticks) These were coupled with 8 Nans + 2 Jowari bhakri+ Indrayani Rice.

Shahi Mutton kurma, Kheema & Jowari bhakri

Shahi Mutton and Rajeshahi Chicken were tasty and were little spicy.

Shevga Handi

Shevga handi was in black masala and was also dish to reckon. With 7-8 finely cooked Shevga pieces in thick black gravy, had large serving quantity.

The Naan were not softer as expected. However the Jowari bhakri was soft and crispy.

Indrayani Rice servings was generous.

Indryani Rice

All these dishes were washed down our throats with soft drinks and Sol kadhi. Sol kadhi was authentic and chilled.

Village vibes 

Summary 

Overall it was wonderful dining experience with good food, awesome ambience coupled with village vibes. 

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For more of my treks and traveloques you can check my blog.

 https://irishpereiraonthego.blogspot.in/

Disclaimer: The above restaurant in review was personally visited by Irish Pereira wherein he has paid for the full bill & does not believe in featured / sponsored reviews. The reviewer believes in anonymously visiting a hotel to present an honest account of all the factors to you.

Happy Eating, Keep Exploring!!!!