Shivneriशिवनेरी
Where Shivaji Maharaj was born, seven fortified gates and the Shivai Devi temple.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit15 July to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height1060 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyJunnar, Junnar
EntryASI ₹25
About Shivneri
Shivaji Maharaj was born here in 1630, which makes it a place of pilgrimage as much as a trek. Seven successive gateways guard the approach, a textbook example of layered fort defence. The climb is easy and well-maintained.
What to see and do
- Shivaji Maharaj's birthplace chamber
- The seven successive fortified gates
- Shivai Devi temple, which gave him his name
- Badami Talav and Ganga-Jamuna water tanks
- Buddhist caves cut into the lower cliffs
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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