Day trip from Pune · Velhe

Torna Fort

Long, steep climb from Velhe along rocky ridges; the guide advises against it as a first trek.

Challenging

From Pune: About 65 km, 2 hours by road
Time on trail: 2.5–3.5 hours up from Velhe
Starts at: Velhe
Best months: September 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/torna-fort

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