t is about 12 km from Malawli railway station and can also be approached from Lonavala. Tung Fort has an elevation of 1075 m above sea level.After the building of Pawna dam, it is now surrounded by water on three sides. One can ferry across in a boat from Pawna dam to its base village, Tungi.
Tung fort is also named as Kathingad fort. The word 'Kathin' in Marathi means difficult. While climbing, one can experience the difficulty of this fort. The fort is conical and has steep climbs with very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout. From Pawana dam, this fort offers a 400-metre climb.
From Lonavala, one can reach the base village Tungwadi around 20 km via Bushy Dam-INS Shivaji-Peth Shahapur-Tungwadi. From Tungwadi village, this fort offers around 300 metres climb.
The Tung fort is a tough and rough adventurous trekking destination. One can start trekking to Tung fort from Phagne Dam in Pawna River. The tung fort has already ruined and only the structure left was a temple dedicated to Devi Tungai. There are a lake and a cave at the fort region. From the pinnacle of the hillock, one can enjoy the majestic views of Laghghar and Visapur forts.
How To Reach :
By Road/Bus :
From Distance
Pune 64 km
Mumbai 88 km
Nasik 221 km
Baroda 540 km
Hyderabad 623 km
By Plane/Air :
The nearest airport is Pune airport, which is at distance of 62 km from Lonavala town. Pune is connected to Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore by air. Major international airport near to Lonavala is Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport. This is at a distance of 100 km away from Lonavala. Tourist taxis cost about Rs 2000 to Mumbai and Rs 1500 to Pune from Lonavala.
Airports near Lonavala Type Aerial Distance
Lohegaon Airport, Pune (PNQ) Domestic 60 km
Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (BOM) International 71 km
Gandhinagar Airport, Nasik (ISK)
By Train/Rail :
tarting Station Train Arrival at Lonavala Service Days
Bangalore (SBC)
8 more trains Udyan Exp
(16530) 05:04 PM
(duration: 20h 54m) All Days
Jodhpur Express
(16508) 07:59 PM
(duration: 21h 39m) Mon & Wed
Chennai (MAS)
1 more train Mumbai Mail
(11028) 12:44 AM
(duration: 25h 54m) All Days
Mumbai Express
(11042) 10:44 AM
(duration: 22h 59m) All Days
Hyderabad (SC)
3 more trains Rajkot Express
(17018) 03:13 AM
(duration: 12h 23m) Mon, Tue & Sat
Mumbai (CSTM)
26 more trains Siddheshwar Exp
(12115) 01:03 AM
(duration: 2h 28m) All Days
Shirdi Fast Pas
Lonavala railway station lies in the main railway line between Mumbai and Pune. Many express trains between Mumbai and Pune stops here. Lonavala is connected to all major railheads through Mumbai and Pune.
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