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Adventure Destinations in Pune 1. Paragliding in Kamshet : Kamshet Paragliding spots in Pune, Maharashtra It is a popular spot for novices and experienced paragliders alike, with numerous paragliding schools that offer training as well as tandem flights to tourists. Accommodation can be easily arranged for in the nearby city. The tower hill site with east and west take off is commonly used from October to January while the west wind that blows from January onwards is best greeted from the Shelar site.

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The cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is considered to be an excellent vacation spot for those who love adventure. Surrounded by the rich history of the place, one can embark on many different adventures when in Pune, be it scaling the walls of an ancient fort, navigating though the stone walled pathways, or embracing the sky as you glide gently through the air, enjoying the scenic beauty of the city below. Here are a few things you can definitely look forward to on your next trip to Pune. Place to visit and things to do in Pune 1. Paragliding in Kamshet 2. Rajgad Fort Trek 3. Torna Fort Trek 4. Sinhagad Fort Trek 5. Rajmachi Fort Trek 6. Rock climbing 7. Horseback Riding Call US : 0120-4127715 : Mail Us : [email protected] Like Our FB Pages : https://www.facebook.com/365hops Tweet US : https://www.twitter.com/365hops Our Blog : https://adventurefanatic.wordpress.com/ PIN US : http://www.pinterest.com/365hops/

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Page 1: Adventure destinations in pune

Adventure Destinations in Pune

1. Paragliding in Kamshet : Kamshet Paragliding spots in Pune, Maharashtra

It is a popular spot for novices and experienced paragliders alike, with numerous

paragliding schools that offer training as well as tandem flights to tourists.

Accommodation can be easily arranged for in the nearby city. The tower hill site

with east and west take off is commonly used from October to January while the

west wind that blows from January onwards is best greeted from the Shelar site.

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Adventure Destinations in Pune

2. Rajgad Fort Trek : Literally meaning royal fort , this fort was the first capital

of the Maratha empire . Located in the Sahyadri range, about 50Km away from

Pune, the climb is moderate for beginners. The fort can be navigated through a

variety of different routes, although the main and most popular route is the Pali

Darwaja.

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Adventure Destinations in Pune

3. Torna Fort Trek : Standing at an elevation of 1400m, this fort is the highest

fort in the Pune district. Also known as Prachandagarh, it was one of the first forts

captured by Shivaji. It is a popular destination for tourists especially after the

monsoons, from September to December. If you plan on visiting Rajgad, you can

take the route from Alu Darwaja to the Budhla Machi of Torna.

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Adventure Destinations in Pune

4. Sinhagad Fort Trek : Made famous by the battle of Sinhagad, this fort is

about 30Km away from Pune. Located on an isolated cliff on the Bhuleswar range, it

stands 1300m above sea level. It has two main gates : the Pune Darwaza in the

North-East, and the Kalyan Darwaza in the South-East direction. The base village for

the trek is Sinhgad village.

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Adventure Destinations in Pune

5. Rajmachi Fort Trek : The Rajmachi fortification consists of two forts :

Srivardhan fort and Manaranjan fort. There are two routes leading to this

fortification. The route from Kondivade village near Karajat requires a difficult

climb, ascending an elevation of 2000m, while the relatively easier route from

Lonavala is an almost plain walk of about 15Kms.

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Adventure Destinations in Pune

6. Rock Climbing : Pune has many locations where a multitude of institutes

offer courses for novice as well as adept rock climbers. These institutes conduct

training on artificial state-of-the-art walls, or may take it one step further and

practice on natural rock terrain. They offer adequate safety and make for a pleasant

rock climbing experience.

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Adventure Destinations in Pune

7. Horseback Riding : There are a lot of training centres that offer training in

horseback riding in Pune. These institutes also offer horseback riding facilities for

tourists, from Pune to Sinhagad fort. The Horse-riding schools conduct practice at

outdoor stadiums under expert guidance and supervision.