Day trip from Pune · Pali

Sudhagad Fort

Forested fort near Pali with ladders, a wide plateau and an old wada on top.

Moderate

From Pune: About 120 km, 3 hours by road
Time on trail: 2–2.5 hours up from Pachhapur
Starts at: Pachhapur (Thakurwadi) or Dhondse, near Pali
Best months: August to February

Where this comes from

Distances, timings and difficulty are as published by Pune Trekkers, read on 2026-11-13. Conditions change, and nobody at Peak Pune has walked or run this for you. Go early, go in company, and check with the source first.

punetrekkers.org/treks-near-pune/sudhagad-fort

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