Purandar & Vajragadपुरंदर वज्रगड
Birthplace of Sambhaji and Murarbaji's stand, now an Army zone, so carry ID.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Kind of placeForts
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height1387 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyNarayanpur, Saswad
EntryArmy-controlled · photo ID mandatory
About Purandar & Vajragad
Sambhaji was born here, and the fort is remembered for Murarbaji Deshpande's suicidal defence against Dilerkhan in 1665. It is now an Indian Army zone, the fort is open but you must carry photo ID and stick to permitted areas. Vajragad, the twin fort, faces it across a saddle.
What to see and do
- Murarbaji Deshpande's memorial statue
- Sambhaji Maharaj's birthplace
- Kedareshwar temple on the upper fort
- Vajragad across the saddle
- Army-maintained roads and clean approaches
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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