Castlemap

🇮🇳 India

Castles near Pune

18 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Shaniwar Wada, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Raigad Fort — #265 of 8,133 worldwide — 54 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Ajinkyatara Fort, founded c. 1150.

Every one of them stands in India — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Pune

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1538.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Pune?

The Castlemap atlas maps 18 landmarks (15 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Pune, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Pune?

Shaniwar Wada, a ruin 1 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Pune?

Raigad Fort, ranked #265 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 54 km south-west from Pune.

What is the oldest castle near Pune?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Ajinkyatara Fort, founded c. 1150 — 96 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Junnar (76 km) · Mumbai (120 km) · Vasai-Virar (153 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.