Tung Fort, Pune , Lonavala
About Tung Fort, Pune
Perched at an altitude of 1075 mts above sea level, Tung fort or Kathingad fort is a hill fort wrapped up by water on its three sides due to Pawna dam. One should take a ferry to reach the foothill of the tungi village. The trek from Pawna Dam to the fort is nearly 400 meters climb. The path is narrow, steep and edgy thus the trekking is quite tough here. The fort is conical and oval shaped. The fort is quite small when compared to its counterparts Visapur and Lohagad. As per historical facts, the fort which dates back to 16th century served as watch tower in Adil Shah Dynasty. King Shivaji of Marathi Dynasty later captured it.
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Imagicaa Amusement Theme Park, Maharashtra
0 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
Imagicaa, located near Khopoli in Maharashtra, is one of India’s premier entertainment destinations. This theme park, water park, and snow park...
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Shivsagar Lake, Maharashtra
17.9 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
Shivsagar Lake is an artificial backwater formed when the Koyna Dam was constructed. It is extended upto 50 kilometers in the Koynanagar vicinity...
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Bhushi Lake, Maharashtra
19.1 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
Bushi lake and dam is one of the tourist attractions in the Khandala region. Most popular during the rainy season, the lake offers some attraction...
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Tiger's Leap, Maharashtra
19.3 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
So called because if you look out across the valley, (from the right angle), it appears to resemble a tiger leaping. The drop from the side is...
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I.N.S Shivaji, Maharashtra
19.6 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
The I.N.S. Shivaji is a premier naval engineering training base of the Indian Navy named after the valiant king, this is not exactly a tourist...
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Duke's Nose, Maharashtra
20.7 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
A trekking location for the region. This peak is named the Duke’s nose after the Duke of Wellington’s nose, to which it bears a striking...
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Lonavla Lake, Maharashtra
22.8 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
Lonavla Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by natural splendor, this is a great picnic spot. The lake usually dries up during the winter and is...
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Ryewood, Maharashtra
23.9 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
Close to Lonavala, this is a majestic garden area. Owned by the state governments Forest Department, the Rye gardens has a number of features. The...
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Valvan Dam, Maharashtra
27 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
A short trip from the city center and a pleasant walk brings you to this wonderful spot that is a splendid art of nature. The dam which is fed by...
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Tungarli Lake, Maharashtra
27.6 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
This is yet another famous picnic spot in Lonavla. Strategically located, this place is flogged by visitors from both Lonavla and Khandala. This...
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Kune Falls, Maharashtra
28.5 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
Kune Falls are a beautiful jewel in the crown of the Khandala ghats. It’s location is as spectacular as the marvel of the flow of water as it...
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Amrutanjan Point, Maharashtra
28.6 km from Tung Fort, Pune - See map
Amrutanjan Point, is at the beginning of the Khandala Ghat. It offers a bird’s-eye view of the valley and the Dukes Nose in particular. The...
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