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Chavand Fort Maharashtra Chavand ( Marathi: चावंड किल्ला ) is a hill fortress situated 30 km from the modern-day town of Naryangoan in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,036 meters (3,399 feet) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. This is one of the forts known as the 'Famous 5'. Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, Jivdhan and Naneghat form the Famous 5 trek. The fort has remnants of construction that are more than 800 years old. Village of Chavandwadi lies at the base of the fort. Under the rule of Shivaji this was known as Prasannagad. Chamunda Apabhransh Chavanda Jayawari Saptakund Giri To Khuduni Ashmandh Prasannagad Marg created. The famous forts of Naneghat in Junnar taluka are known as Jivananda, Chavand, Hudsar and Shivneri. Of these, Chavand is an agate village on the journey from Junnar city on an hourly journey. Chavand village is si...

Hadasar Fort Maharashtra Hadsar Fort - This fort is 3200 feet high, in the Giridurg fort. This fort of Naneghat mountain range in Pune district is considered to be of medium to trekkers. Sahyadri is the mine of the fort. Junnar talukas of Pune district are similar to those of Gadkis. The 'Hudsar' is a beautiful fort in this region. Beginning from Naneghat, we can do a six day wander for life, Chavand, Shivneri, Lenidri, Hudsar and Harishchandragad.   History   The second name of the fort of Hudsar is in the formation of fort in Mount Vatagad, Satavahanakal. This fort is built on the outskirts of the city to protect the Naneghat. Historical documents mention that in 1637, Shahaji kings included the Hadisar Fort in the flanked by the Mughals. After this, in 1818, Birtish won Junnar and the surrounding forts. The British attacked the fort of Hadapsar.   GETTING THERE Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available all over from ...

Jivdhan Fort Maharashtra Jivdhan (or Jeevdhan) is a hill fortress situated 1 km near the modern day town of Ghatghar in Junnar Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. The fort, which rises 1,145 meters (3,757 feet) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege between 1815 -1818[when?] Jivdhan is a part of the 'Famous 5' trekking destinations among trekking enthusiasts. Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, and Naneghat are the other destinations in the Famous 5 trek. This is a high difficulty grade trek due to the misleading jungle tracks and the necessity and knowledge of using climbing equipment. The rock cut steps are wonderfully carved, which lead to the kalyan gate. There are hooks attached on the walls of the rock cut steps near kalyan gate, which makes it easy for regular climber. This fort is situated in the Giridurg fort. This fort of Naneghat mountain range in Pune district is consi...