Sinhagad, ealier known as 'Kondhana' is the most prominent and popular fort in Pune. It is located at village Donaje, taluka-Haveli. It is 25 km away from Pune on a hill 1290 m high. Tanaji Malusare-Chh. Shivaji's trsusted and brave general,fought a battle here all alone with the Mughal army. on hearing news of his death, Chh. Shivaji said. "We won the fort but lost the lion" ("Gad Ala Pan Sinha Gela"), and so after his death Chh. Shivaji renamed this "Kondhana" fort as "Sinhagad".

Gandhi National Memorial Society's Agakhan Palace is the Italian arches and lawns. This place has been used as a prison by Britishers for Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadeobhai Desai during the 'Quit India Movement'. Marble memorials were put later on in the memory of Kasturba and Mahadeobhai. as both of them breathed their last in this place.

Shaniwar Wada a 13 storey palace of Peshwas was built by Bajirao-I, in the year 1736.It was head quarter of the Peshwas and it symbolizes Pune's culture.The structure was built giving security the highest priority. The main entrance is known as 'Delhi Darwaja' & others have names like Ganesh, Mastani, Jambhal, Khidki. The statue of Bajirao-i on horse in front of Shniwarwada. In side one can see Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa Mahal, Hasti_Dant Mahal, Diwan Khana and fountain. A light and music show is conducted every day showing history of Peshwas. The palace was the seat of Peshwa power and later was destroyed by a fire in 1828. All that remails are the walls that fortified this palace, with sturdy doors, studded with spikers for added protection

This is a three storey palace built by Bajirao Peshwa 300 years back, famous for its entrance which is surrounded by a balcony. The carved woodwork of the balcony is the example of fine work of Peshwa Art. The wood used is pure processed saag. It is 78 feet wide and 66 meters long. After Peshwas this place was used as a jail. Now the place is changed into a museum.

This is one of the famous landmarks of Pune. Though the hill is in the Southern half of the city; it is visible from almost every part of the city.There are 08 steps that lead to the temple dedicated to Parvati and davadeshwar. There are also temples dedicated to Vishnu, Ganesh and Kartikeya. Climbing to the top of the hill can be rewarding as one can enjoy an excellent panoramic view of Pune.

It is about 85 kms from Pune at village Gunjawane, Tal. Velhe. This fort has great historical relevance, as it was Shivaji's favourite fort and first mountain capital. Rajgadh has treacherous approaches, zigzag narrow paths and deceptive double walled armour of its ramparts. The massive pali gate, nedhe or elephant's eye still exists. The view from the top offers a magnificent view of the Sahyadri ranges.

This fort is located at Velhe, 65v kms away from Pune. This is the first fort conqurred by Chh.Shivaji Maharaj.

Both these forts are located in Tal. Purandar and they are attached to each other. This fort was a capital of Chh. Shinaji Maharaj for some years. Chh. Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1665 on this fort. It is also the first capital of Peshwas. Now the fort is under the charge of National Cadet Corps.