Khodad
Khodad | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) near Narayangaon | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| Taluka | Junnar |
| Elevation | 656 m (2,152 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 410504 |
| Telephone code | 91-2132-XXXXXX |
| Vehicle registration | MH-14 |
Khodad (Marathi: खोडद), is a town in the Pune district of Maharashtra state, India.
Tourism
Junnar taluka is noted for the presence of 27 leopards in a 500sq m area. Leopard Rehabilitation Center in Manikdoh, around 25 km west to the Narayangaon is becoming major tourist attraction ever since its establishment. Malshej Ghat a famous tourist destination in the western ghats is at a 45 minutes drive away.
Forts
The famous Maratha Emperor Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on Shivneri Fort, 16 km west to the Narayangoan. Shivneri fort is one of the most famous historic place in Maharashtra (India). The Narayangad fort is about 8 km north-east to the Narayangaon from which it is believed that town got its name. Ganpirya, Chawand, Nimgiri, Dhakoba, Hadsar, Jivdhan, Harishchandra are some of the important forts nearby and some of which have become great attraction for Trekking. Nature lovers can visit these forts for the natural beauty and the rare species of plants found nearby.