Chavand, Ancient fortress in Pune district, India
The stone fortress stands at 1,036 meters elevation in the Sahyadri mountain range, featuring multiple water tanks carved from solid rock.
The fort changed control between the Bahmani Sultanate, Nizamshahi, Mughals, and Maratha Empire before British forces captured it in 1818.
The fort contains a temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, along with stone carvings of Lord Ganesha and an idol of Nandi at its peak.
The climb to the fortress requires approximately 30 minutes of walking through narrow steps without railings, making sturdy footwear essential.
From the fortress summit, visitors can view the Manikdoh dam on Kukdi river and observe neighboring fortresses of Hadsar and Jivdhan.
Location: Pune district
GPS coordinates: 19.23685,73.74822
Latest update: March 28, 2025 21:10
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