It is also called as ‘Vitangagad’. Tung Fort Trek Difficulty Level: Easy. Tung Fort Height: 3000 ft. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. Trek to Tunga-Tikona forts September 9, 2015 raajeganee 1 Comment In kannada, there is a saying, Desha sutti nodu, kosha odi nodu, which means one should roam around the world, and read the books to gain the knowledge. Duration: 1 Day & 1 Night. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune.The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. Rajmachi, which we had passed over last time was on the list. Not much is known about the actual origin of this now moss-covered looming structure. From the top of the fort, the Lohagad, Visapur, Tikona and Korigad forts are clearly visible. Its sharp, conical peak makes Tung Fort a prominent landmark, even from a distance. In 1665, Jaysingh invaded this region. Cost: Rs 1800 The fort is one of the top places for trekking near Pune and also one of the popular tourist places near Pune & Mumbai for day trip. Lonavla - Khandala Private Full Day Tour from Mumbai. Trek time is approx 1 hr from base of the fort. Tikona is pyramid shape and fort hence popularly known as ‘Tikona’ or Triangle. Grade : Medium Height : 3527/4609 feet. Historic Sites. Dilerkhan and others destroyed the villages around Tung & Tikona, but were unable to conquer these forts. (approx.). Distance From Pune : 75 kms. Tung and Tikona Fort Trek. Tung Fort (34) 3.9 mi. Total time required for climbing Tung Fort: 1 hour one way. Region: Lonavala. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangular". The fort is conical and has few steep climbs with a very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout. Base Village for Tung Fort: Tungwadi. In 1660, Netaji Palkar was appointed to protect this region. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The fort has its ‘Bale killa’ the big doors, the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’, a water tank and few caves of Satvahan era. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune The village nearest the fort is called Tikona-Peth or Tokono-Peth. ... Trek to Tikona fort was an outstanding experience, so far this is the best and cleanest/least polluted trek I have come across in Maharashtra. It is similar to climb like his partner ‘Tung’. Tung Fort Details. Get to know the area. The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev', a water tanks (seven water tanks) and some Satvahan caves. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune. Day Trips. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangle". Tikona (Marathi: तिकोना) also known as Vitandgad) is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. Tikona (also known as Vitandgad) is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. At a distance of 21 km from Lohagad Fort, 25 km from Lonavala, 53 km from Pune, 135 km from Mumbai and 22 km from Tung Fort, Tikona Fort, also known as Triangle Fort, is a dominant hill fort located in the Maval region of Lonavala in Maharashtra. 26-Jul-2014: After Raireshwar trek, we were looking for the next trekking destination. Fort Type : Hill Base Village : Tungwadi/Tikona Peth, Pune district. Tikona fort, being one of the four main fortresses of the Pawana Maval, played a crucial role in the protection of the region as well as of the other forts Lohagad, Visapur and Tung. Trek organisers also commend the views of Pawna dam and the nearby forts of Tung, Lohagad and Visapur. Tikona also known as Vitandgad) is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It has an oval shape, thick walls and numerous bastions. 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