Torna fort: Conquer the rugged mountains of Torna Fort

Conquer the rugged mountains of Torna Fort by trekking through pristine forest trails, crossing lofty bridges and enjoying the serenity of this locale. Torna Fort is a large fort located in Pune district and is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1646 at the tender age of 16. The hill has an elevation of 1,403m above sea level, making it the highest hill fort in the district. Its alternative name of “prachandagad” derives from the Marathi language where “prachanda” means huge or big and “gad” means fort . TORNA FORT, TORNA TREK Torna Fort is probably the most visited fort around Pune. It has gained this popularity due to it's historical importance and the challenging trek that it offers. Torna was the first fort captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1646. For nature lovers and mountaineers, this place is paradise. It is the highest fort in Pune and offers some spectacular views of the Sahyadri mountains. Most structures on the fort are still intact. Below, you will see some information ... Torna Fort , also known as Prachandagad Fort was constructed in the 13th Century CE by the Shiva Panth. From 1470 to 1486 CE, Malik Ahmed, a Bahmani ruler took control over the fort . Later, it was under the Nizam Shahi dynasty. Chhatrapati Shivaji, at the age of 16, captured the fort from Adilshah. The fort was renamed the Torna Fort .