Torna Fort Trek

Torna Fort Trek is one of the most popular treks near Pune, offering scenic views and historical significance.It stands as the highest hill fort in Pune, located around 60 km from the city, at 1,403 meters elevation.The Torna Fort Trek is known for its challenging route and is suitable for trekkers with moderate to high experience levels.Trekking to Torna Fort provides a chance to explore dense forests, rocky paths, and stunning panoramic views.The trek to Torna Fort typically takes 4-5 hours, making it a one-day adventure with spectacular sunrise views.A popular trekking season is during the monsoon when the greenery is at its best, but it requires preparedness.

Activity Location: Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra.Start time: 05:00 AM.End time: 10:00 PM.Torna Fort Trek Distance: 2-3 KM.Torna Fort Height: 4603 ft.Trek Difficulty: Moderate.Distance from Pune: 60 KmAbout Torna Fort Trek:Torna Fort, an iconic monument to Maratha warriors, offers an exciting trek along its rocky terrain and slippery surfaces in the monsoon season. However, its spectacular sunrise and sunset views make this trek one of the toughest. Velhe village, approximately 60km from Pune, serves as the starting point of this captivating trek to its majestic fort. Once at Velhe, the first stage is relatively straightforward with gradual ascent over rocky terrain along well-marked trails; flower beds and waterfalls may provide you with breathtaking sights as you climb higher! Finally, as you move higher still the landscape becomes even more captivating! After an hour of trekking, Torna Fort will come into view and the trek becomes increasingly challenging when you must scale steep rocky patches to reach its summit. Here, you will need both balance and leg strength in order to prevent falling off the hillside. Once atop Torna Fort, you will be treated to an abundance of historical structures and natural beauty. Some prominent landmarks include temples, water cisterns, Balekilla, two beautiful machis, Budhla and Zunjar, as well as a ridge connecting with Rajgad Fort. Trekkers should plan to spend at least three or four hours exploring the fort to enjoy its splendour and revel in its historical glories. As its name indicates, Futulgaib Fort was once home to Lord Shivaji's son Sambhaji and his followers. Later, it was captured by the Mughals, but brave Marathas fought back and eventually reclaimed it from them; later Aurangzeb (the 6th Mughal Emperor) named the fort "Futulgaib". For those seeking history and adventure together, Torna Fort Trek is a classic Fort Treks in Maharashtra experience.