PURANDER

Purandar fort is located about 40 km away from Pune near Saswad. This fort is at height of 1350 meter. In the era of Shivaji Maharaj, Purandar fort was a capital of Maratha Empire for long Period. Purandar fort now holds National Cadet Corps Academy.

While here on Purandar Fort, you can see Kedareshwar mandir (temple), Sawai Madharao Peshwe Madir (temple), Purandareshwar mandir, Statue of Murarbaji Deshpande and Sar darwaja (door).

About 40 km from Pune, this place was the capital of Maharashtra under Shivaji for some time. This fort now holds the academy of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). There are a number of interesting historical sights a short distance out of Pune that can be seen over a few days, if you plan your time right. 

The charm of this quaint city of  Pune is around it in the forts, the caves and the other adventurous treks around the little mountains and hillocks! Some of these sights have great relevance in the history of the Marathas. 

Visits to the Buddhist caves at Bhaja and at Karla make rather interesting side trips too. And Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar, located in the Sahyadris, are quaint, pretty places for a relaxing few days. Take your pick.