Famous for its trick defenses, secret escape routes, Hindu stronghold Deogiri fortress, with height of 180 meters, was captured by Mohmd Tughlaq in the 13 th century and made the capital of the Delhi Sultanate. Bharat Mata Mandir, the Chand Minar built by Yadawas, Tomb of Saint Janardan Swami, Ele...

Sitaram Walawalkar (Devotee of Saint Akkalkotswami sect) Trust has created Shiwasrushtee Walavalkar Shivaji Museum where inspiring episodes from the life of The Great Maratha King SHIVAJI are recreated in Cement Structures....

Nageshwar temple( Khireshwar) is famous for Intricate carvings on the ceiling. Also ancient caves are nearby.Harishchandragad has references in Puranas. The citadel of the fort was built during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. There are various caves from 11th century. The fort was captured from Mogu...

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Passing through Dive Ghat reach Jejuri 48 kms away from Pune. Jejuri is known for the Khandoba deity - the fighter God of the Marathas and large congregations attend the annual fair held herein the months Chaitra, Margashirsh, Paush and Magh (months of Hindu Calendar).  Khandoba is shown astrid...

Kalasubai is the highest peak of Sahyadri mountain range. (ht 5,500 feet/ 1646 m)) always a challenge to trekkers. The forested hills between Kalasubai to Harischandragad is the sanctuary rich with rare trees with medicinal properties.Fascinating variety of birds, water birds, mammals, and reptil...

Unexplored Buddhist caves of Bedse in the Raotawadi village near Kamshet are ancient (1st Century) Buddhist caves on the line of Ellora or Karle caves near Lonavala, pertain to the Hinayana Buddhism. Probably built prior to the Karle caves, the sculptures and the styles including the Stupas a...

Kolhapur city situated on the banks of river Panchganga is known as `Dakshin Kashi`. It is seat of Goddess Mahalaxmi and is one of the 3.5 Shaktipeeths devoted to Godess Shakti. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaja is known as the founder of modern Kolhapur. Ambabai (Karvir Nivasini Shri Mahalaxm...

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