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Castles near Pune
13 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 Aga Khan Palace, 6 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Raigad Fort — #188 of 3,708 worldwide — 54 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Pratapgad, founded 1656.
Every one of them stands in India — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Pune
- Aga Khan Palace
6 km north-east · Palace & château
The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in the city of Pune, India.
- Sinhagad
20 km south-west · Fortress
Sinhagad is an ancient hill fortress located at around 28 kilometres southwest of Pune, India.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Raigad Fort
54 km south-west · Fortress · #188 worldwide
Raigad, located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India, is a hill fort situated near the town of Mahad.
- Rajgad Fort
36 km south-west · Ruin
Rajgad is a Hill region fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India.
- Lohagad
45 km north-west · Fortress
Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad…
- Torna Fort
37 km south-west · Fortress
Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
- Purandar Fort
30 km south-east · Fortress
Purandar Fort is a mountain fort in Pune district in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, India.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Shivneri Fort
75 km north · Fortress · #361 worldwide
Shivneri Fort is an ancient military fortification located near Junnar in Pune district in Maharashtra, India.
- Murud-Janjira
97 km west · Fortress
Murud-Janjira is the local name of a fort and tourist attraction situated on an island just off the coastal town of Murud, in the Raigad district of…
- Harishchandragad
97 km north · Fortress
Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahilyanagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, Kothale village and it has…
- Pratapgad
71 km south-west · Fortress
Pratapgad is a mountain fort located in Satara district, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra.
- Karnala Fort
87 km north-west · Fortress
Karnala Fort is a hill fort in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India, about 10 km from Panvel city.
- Ajinkyatara Fort
96 km south · Fortress
Ajinkyatara Fort, also known as the "Fort of the Sapta-Rishi," is a historical hill fort located on Ajinkyatara Mountain, one of the seven mountains…
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 13 landmarks (11 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 1 ruin) 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?
Aga Khan Palace, a palace 6 km north-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Pune?
Raigad Fort, ranked #188 of 3,708 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 Pratapgad, founded 1656 — 71 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Mumbai (120 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.