Hadsar (Parvatgad)हडसर
An astonishing staircase carved inside a rock gorge, engineering you have to see.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Kind of placeForts, Rock & Rappel
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height1050 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyHadsar village, Junnar
EntryFree
About Hadsar (Parvatgad)
The entrance is the attraction, a staircase carved inside a natural rock gorge, so you climb up through a cleft in the mountain rather than around it. It is one of the most impressive pieces of fort engineering in the Junnar cluster.
What to see and do
- Staircase cut inside a rock gorge
- Twin gateway system
- Large rock-cut water tanks
- Maharudra temple on the plateau
- Views over the Kukadi reservoir
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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