The fortress was the birth place of Shivaji (1627 - 1680), the great Maratha warrior king. The fort is 3 km from Junnar (90 km from Pune). It has a huge arch at the entrance and well preserved fortifications. The route to top leads via series of entrances. The gates in the fort increases the security. It rises from a three cornered base of about 250 m from the plains and looks over the town of Junnar. Its long and wavy ridge is marked for miles around by an arch, which stands out against the sky between the minarets of a mosque.

On top one can see an Idgah with dome. Lower on the ridge, a memorial to Shivaji, a mosque, water tanks, caves filled with water, Shiv mandir (temple), foundation of the ruined palace, Shivaji's cradle, a buruj - from where condemned prisoners were thrown. From the water tank near the mosque one can climb down to Junnar via an interesting shortcut. After 15 min walk, an exposed rock cut steps (3 m) has to be covered. There one can see 4 - 5 caves, which are visible even from the ST stand. The track climb down to reach the main road. To and fro trek take s 2 hour.