Pune: The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has renovated its resort at the Sinhagad Fort which will reopen for tourists in February 2021.
The resort is situated near Tanaji Kada on the fort premises. It is a 20-year-old property of MTDC. The resort was earlier leased out to a private company and was closed for more than two years due to disrepair after the lease period got over.
Sinhagad Fort Work from Nature Pune
MTDC has now decided to operate the resort on its own. The 25-bed facility has five private rooms and two dormitories with a capacity of eight persons each at the resort. The resort will be helpful for families and trekkers. The MTDC will also start a small restaurant on site.
MTDC Pune Region Manager Deepak Harane told media persons that due to the lockdown, the fort was closed and hence the renovation work was stalled. “Renovation work resumed on December 23, 2020 and is now in the ‘finishing touch’ stage.
Sinhagad Fort Work from Nature Pune
“MTDC has plans to tie up with various cultural and adventure groups who can perform at the resort centres. Special discounts will be given to people who visit destinations for pre wedding shoots, corporate meetings and work from nature. All the precautions related to Covid-19 will be taken,” Harane said.
MTDC has also released a Google Form for corporates and groups to avail the facilities.
Sinhagad Fort Work from Nature Pune
Sinhagad Fort, originally known as Kondhana was one of the top military outposts during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Sinhagad Fort offers a fascinating peek into the history of the Maratha Empire and is also a perennial favourite with trekkers and the residents of Pune since it is located at just 35 kilometres from the city.