Junnar has been known as “Sanitarium of India” since British period for its strength of curing breathing problems. It boasts of 3000 years of prosperous history, beginning from the empires of the Maharashtrian kings, right from the first king Satvahan Dynasty. Its adventurous geography, with ranges of Sahyadri; World’s largest telescope GMRT; scenic beauty; healthy & fresh air; wide range of agriculture, from traditional farming of rice up to farming of export grapes; ancient religious places; ancient ghats, like Naneghat – a center for global trade – Junnar has it all. The region also boasts of the adventurous malshej ghat; Daryaghat, birthplace of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj; Shivneri Fort & 6 other forts; 5 beautiful water reservoirs and unique food and folk culture.
Junnar : The Sanitarium of India
Popular locations of the Junnar
In Junnar, we are aim to show the unseen Junnar, with focus upon the popular locations of the region.
Ane Ghat
India’s Largest Natural bridge made up in volcanic rock by water force, 11 km from us.
Palashi Village, Shilahar Caves
Historical architect, ancient temples & 8th century Shilahar caves , 35 km from us.
Daryabai Padali
“Lavanstmab” geographical miracle 35 km from us.
Potholes, Nighoj
Geographical phenomenon 35 km from us.
Narayangadh Fort
Peshva period fort 20km from us.
Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Mahish Samadhi temple
5 km from us.
Shivneri Fort
Birth place of Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj 35 km from us
Junnar City
Historical city 30 km from us.
Jain Temple & Jain caves
400 yrs old Jain temple & Jain caves 40 km from us.
Malshej Ghat
Natural rustic beauty 40 km from us.
Tefra site
8 lakh yrs old volcanic deposit at Bori village, 7 kms from us.
GMRT, Khodad
World’s largest Radio telescope is 20 km from us. Only Friday visit on prior permission.
Manmodi Caves
2500 yrs old Manmodi Budhist & Jain caves 40 km from us.
Vighnahar, Ozar
One of the Ashtvinayaka Temple 30 km from us.
Girijatmaj, Lenyadri
One of the Ashtavinayaka temple & Bhudhist caves 40 km from us.
Gibson Garden
India’s 1st forest officer’s garden 20 km from us.
Tulaja Caves
2500 yrs old Budhist caves 55 km from us.
Chavand Fort
60 km from us.
Kukadeshwar Temple
Ancient temple & starting of Kukadi river 60 km from us.
Nane Ghat, Jivdhan fort
Ancient trading route of Satvahan dynasties 70 km from us.
Other Forts
Hadsar Fort, Nimgiri Fort, Shindola Fort, Kombad-Ranjan Fort- 50-60 km from us
Ane Plateau
A biodiversity trail, just 20kms from us.