Morgiri

Morgiri

Maharashtra, PuneDay hikes

Range

Lonavla

Altitude

917m

Difficulty

Hard

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About Morgiri

Morgiri: The Lonavla Region's Hidden Watchtower! Nearby Forts (Pune District): Korigad, Ghanagad, Tung, Tikona. Morgiri is lesser-known but likely served as a key watch keeping post due to its location and remnants. Climbing Info: The original steps are ruined. Access is via an installed iron ladder. A rope is recommended for two rock patch areas.

Best time to visit

Visit Nov–Apr (Best Season!)

Places to See

Base Village: Jambhulne (1 hr away). **Trek Start:** Find the unpaved road in the cleft between the two hills behind Jambhulne. **First Leg (30 min):** Ascend the ridge through dense vegetation and Karvi bushes to an open ground. **Morgiri View:** From the open ground, you'll spot the rock wall hill (Morgiri Fort) and the flag\! **Second Leg (30 min):** Keep the hill left, valley right, until you reach the base of the rock wall. Path is steep\! **Ascend Challenge:**1. **Shady Relief:** Steep path starts with shade. 2. **Karvi Patch (30 min):** Cross thick Karvi trees. 3. **Rock Cut Steps:** Reach a wall with rock cut steps. 4. **Water Tanks (Unfit):** Climb past a water tank (non-potable). Then, a 5ft rock patch leads to another water tank (non-potable) with a ladder installed. 5. **Iron Nail:** Above the ladder, use the iron nail for support to transition onto the adjoining rock patch. 6. **Final Steps:** More rock cut steps lead to an open area, then quick rock cut steps (5 min) to the fort top.**Fort Top:** Small spread. Contains a non-potable water tank and structural remains. **Views:** Stunning sights of Pawana Dam backwater, Tung, Tikona, and Korigad forts.

Journey & Transport

Time to Reach

3 Hours from Base

How to Reach

**Getting to Tung Fort**1. Reach Amby Valley Junction (16 km from Lonavla) via Bhushi Dam – INS Shivaji route. 2. The junction offers routes to Amby Valley and Tung Fort. 3. **By Bus:** Take an S.T. bus from Lonavla heading to Bhamburde village; alight at this junction. 4. **By Private Vehicle:** Proceed on the Tung Fort road. Look for signboards for Essar Agrotech and Club Mahindra. The road leads to Jambhulne village (approx. 1.5 km from the junction).

Facilities

  • StayNo Accommodation
  • FoodNo Food Facility
  • WaterNo drinking water available.