Sinhagad fort was originally designated as Kondhana believed to be a 2000 years old fort structure named after a sage Kaundinya. A Koli king named Nag Naik ruled the fort till the early 14th century. Later, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq captured it in 1328. After that this fort was handed to Shahji Bhosale who was a commander under the Adilshahi of Ibrahim Adil Shah I. 

During this period, Shivaji the son of Shahji took an oath to establish the swarajya. He convinced the Siddhi Ambar another commander of Adilshahi to manage and safeguard the Sinhagad fort and then he took over the fort. Adil Shah captured the Shahji Bhosale and Siddhi Amber and imprisoned them. Later Shivaji handed over the fort to get his father released. After seven years, Shivaji Maharaj won the fort and established it as the seat of the Maratha empire. 

The fort of Sinhagad witnessed many fierce battles over the years. To acquire it, the Mughals attacked the fort between 1662 to 1665. In the year 1665, the Purandar treaty was signed among the Maharaja Shivaji and Jai Singh the commander of the Mughal forces to take the control of the fort. From 1665 to 1818 many battles were fought between the Marathas and Mughals to take the control of the fort. Later, the Marathas surrendered in front of the Britishers in 1818 and left the fort.

The Sinhagad fort architecture was one of the ancient fort models of India. This fort is built on a plateau at the top of the Sahyadri mountain range. The steep slopes of the mountain defend the fort naturally against any attack of the intruders. This historic fort is around 1300 m above sea level and around 700 m above the base of the mountain. 

The fort has two robust entry gates, some strategically placed citadels, and the walls that encircled this fort majestically. The fortress has ancient stone stairways that are present even today.

• Trekking- It is one of the popular activities at Sinhagad Fort. Try your hands in the night trekking at old katraj’s tunnel top. 
• Sightseeing- Pune Darwaza, Kalyan Darwaza, Statue of Tanaji Malasure, Hanuman Temple, and Chhatrapati Raja Ram Memorial are the major sightseeing attractions at the Sinhagad Fort. 
• Taste the local food- Maharashtrians living near the Sinhagad fort prepares tasty Maharashtrian food and snacks like bhakri, thecha, pitla, and kanda bhaji that can’t be missed.

Network connectivity remains low as this is a hilly fort. Carry other electronics for communication in case your phone turns dead. 
Carry plenty of water with you while going for the Sinhagad fort trek. 
Wear comfortable trekking clothes, shoes, and take proper trekking equipment with you. Double pack all your belongings in case of rain. 
Take sunscreen lotion, lip balms, moisturizers, glasses, and hats with you. 
Adventure activities like rock climbing, rappelling, bungee jumping, and paragliding are not recommended here.

You can visit the Sinhagad Fort at any season but if you want to witness the green lush valleys and mountains then do visit during the monsoons season. The Winter season is also a good option as the weather remains a bit cooler as compared to the summer season. The summer season is a bit harsh and hot in Pune so avoid visiting the fort during this season.

• Kondhana Fort
• Go Crazy Adventure Park
• Kalyan Darwaja
• Sunrise Point
• Sinhagad Valley
• Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park

• Sinhagad fort was previously known as the Kondhana fort at the time of Maratha rule.
• Sinhagad fort is situated at the height of 4320 feet from sea level. 
• Sinhagad fort battle was very popular fought between the Tanaji Malusare and Mughal forces. 
• National Defence Academy carried out the training exercises at the fort by cadets in full battle gear.