Sagar Lande

Junnar is Maharashtra’s best-kept secret — a small town 90 km north of Pune that quietly holds one of the most extraordinary concentrations of history, spirituality, natural beauty, and adventure in all of India. From the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to ancient Buddhist cave monasteries, from sacred Ashtavinayak Ganesh temples to mist-laden mountain passes, from challenging Sahyadri treks to flamingo-watching wetlands — Junnar delivers experiences that most destinations ten times...

Malshej Ghat is one of Maharashtra’s most breathtaking mountain passes, nestled deep in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) at an elevation of approximately 700 metres above sea level. Situated on the Pune–Nashik highway (NH753E) and just 15 km from Junnar, Malshej Ghat is a destination that transforms dramatically with every season — but it is during the monsoon (June to September) that it reveals its most spectacular avatar: cascading waterfalls, mist-draped valleys, vibrant wildflowers, ancient...

Shivneri Fort, perched high in the Sahyadri mountains near Junnar in Pune district, Maharashtra, is one of the most historically significant and emotionally resonant forts in India. It is the sacred birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj — the great Maratha warrior king who founded the Maratha Empire. Every year, hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, pilgrims, trekkers, and patriotic visitors make their way to Shivneri Fort to pay tribute to this extraordinary legacy. History of...