Pratapgad is a mountain fort built in 1656 under the administration of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from Maratha dynasty. Pratapgad fort is the first fort which was totally constructed new by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He had earlier built construction extensions on Rajgad and Torana forts. The protective walls on zigzag terrains, Armoured bastion are special features of fort construction by Shivaray. …
Shaniwar Wada is one of the most popular monuments in Pune. Shaniwar wada, a palace fort at the center of Pune. Shaniwarwada was the stately mansion originally built as the residence of the Peshwas. The foundation of the mansion was laid by Bajirao 1 in the year 1730 AD and construction was completed in 1732 AD …
Kune Water Fall, Located at old Mumbai-Pune express highway, Near Lonavala in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. In the very middle of Lonavla-Khandala valley, a milky gush of water can be sighted which has a total height of 659 feet. It is the 14th highest waterfall in India. Kune Water Fall is one of the major beautiful tourist spots in Khandala. You can take photographed …
Khadakwasla Dam is a dam situated 20 km from the City of Pune in Maharashtra, India. The dam is built across the Mutha River, near the Khadakwasla village. Hence the dam derives its name, Khadakwasla Dam. Khadakwasla is a village particularly famous for a big dam which serves as the main source of water supply for the city of Pune. The Khadakwasla Dam is among the most …
Chaskaman Dam across the river Bhima near Rajgurunagar in Pune District, Maharashtra State, India. The chaskaman hydropower plant is a 3 MW power station located at Chaskaman Dam. This is the second greenfield Hydel Power Project developed by the Company. The main purpose of the dam is to provide hydroelectricity with some irrigation facilities in neighboring areas. The station also supplies captive power to M/s. INOX AIR PRODUCTS LTD., utilizing …
Mahabaleshwar hill station is highest hill station in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar is situated around Venna Lake in the heart of Sahyadri Hills. The height of Mahabaleshwar hill station 1372 meter from the sea level. Mahabaleshwar hill station is also known as the queen on all Hill Stations due to its enchanting scenic …
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Sinhagad Fort ( The Lion’s Fort ) is one of the most famous attractions of near Pune situated in a distance of 30 km from the city of Pune city of Maharashtra State, India. Sinhagad fort has been situated above the surrounding landscape on Sahyadri hill, at a height of 700 meters. Fort height is 4300 feet above from sea level. Sinhagad fort originally …