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ASI - Shivneri Fort e-Walk Audio Guide (शिवनेरी किल्ला)
ASI - Shivneri Fort e-Walk Audio Guide (शिवनेरी किल्ला) is a special digital heritage experience by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and GunjIndia, covering 18 important locations across the fort and helping visitors discover the story of Shivneri in a simple, engaging, and meaningful way. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Maratha Military Landscapes of India, Shivneri Fort is a monument of immense pride for Maharashtra and for all those who revere the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This audio guide brings the fort alive through immersive narration, making each gateway, shrine, structure, and pathway feel as though the stones themselves are speaking, and inviting every visitor to become part of this proud and historic journey.
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Preview of Audio Guide
Free
Free
Book Tickets
Free
Grand Total
Languages:
English, Hindi, Marathi
Ticket Expiry:
0 days, 23 hours, 45 minutes
Listen Time:
0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes
Geofenced:
No
तिकीट काऊंटर (Ticket Counter)
महादरवाजा (Mahadarwaza)
गणेश दरवाजा (Ganesh Darwaza)
पीर दरवाजा (Pir Darwaza)
हत्ती दरवाजा (Haathi Darwaza)
शिवाई देवी दरवाजा (Shivai Devi Darwaza)
शिवाई देवी मंदिर (Shivai Devi Temple)
बौद्ध लेण्यांकडे जाण्याचा मार्ग (Path to Buddhist Caves)
मेणा दरवाजा (Mena Darwaza)
कुलूप दरवाजा (Kulup Darwaza)
अंबरखाना (Amberkhana)
शिवकुंज (Shivkunj)
कमानी मशीद (Kamani Mosque)
शिवजन्मस्थान (Shiv Janmasthan)
बदामी तलाव (Badami Tank)
कडेलोट (Kadelot)
ईदगाह (Idgah)
कोळी चौथरा (Koli Chauthara)
How To Reach
Shivneri Fort is located near Junnar in Pune district and is well connected by road from both Pune and Mumbai. The nearest town is Junnar, about 2–3 km from the fort. For air travellers from other states or abroad, the nearest major airports are Pune International Airport, about 88–90 km away, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, about 150 km away. The nearest major railway station is Pune Junction, at about 94 km from the fort. From Pune, the journey takes roughly 2 to 3 hours by road, while from Mumbai, it typically takes about 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic. Visitors can reach Junnar by private vehicle, taxi, or MSRTC bus, and then continue by local transport to the fort base. The climb to Shivneri Fort is relatively manageable, with approximately 300 to 400 stone steps, and usually takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on pace.
Activities
Visitors to Shivneri Fort can enjoy a meaningful heritage experience through fort exploration, historical interpretation, photography, architectural observation, and cultural learning across its important gateways, water structures, temples, and viewpoints. A key activity at the site is experiencing the ASI and GunjIndia multilingual audio guide, which helps visitors understand the history, legacy, and significance of Shivneri Fort in an engaging, self-guided manner on their mobile phones. The visit also offers an opportunity to connect with the birthplace legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and experience one of Maharashtra’s most iconic heritage sites with deeper understanding and pride.
Facilities
Shivneri Fort provides essential visitor facilities to support a safer and more comfortable heritage experience, including parking area, toilet facilities, drinking water points, protective railings at key stretches, and basic visitor movement support along the route. For visitor safety and convenience, provision for an emergency first-aid kit and basic assistance at required points is also important. In addition, visitors can enhance their experience through the ASI and GunjIndia multilingual audio guide, which offers easy mobile-based interpretation of the fort’s history and key locations.