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26 Oct 2012

Korigad Fort: Visit Historical Exotic Place

If you are planning to visit Pune this weekend, then don’t forget to visit the nearby locations of this exotic place. There are a large number of places where you can have lots of fun with your family members and friends. Such a kind of place where you can roam and hang out near Pune and Mumbai city is known as Korigad. It is an ancient fort which is located at a distance of 20 kilometers from the beautiful place of Lonavla which comes in the district of Pune. In Maharashtra this fort was built almost 1500 years back in the history. This magnificent fort is situated at the height of 929 m above the sea level.

There are many historical stories attached to this Korigad Fort, one of them is related to the great king of Maharashtra known as Shivaji. He included this fort in his kingdom during his rule in the state. There is a lake situated near the fort which is also a beautiful place to spend some peaceful time with your family members. That place is generally famous among the families from having picnics with their children there. In addition there is an ancient temple present there in the fort of the goddess Koraidevi. This temple is of great religious importance in the country and the nearby villages of the fort.

In order to reach this place any nearest road route can be opted. This place is well connected by ways of road network in the state of Maharashtra. The nearest district situated near this fort is known as Peth Shahpur. So what are you waiting for? Plan a wonderful evening and whole day trip to this magnificent Korigad Fort. It can be very wonderful experience for any one who is visiting this place and can know the significant history of our ancient times.

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