Sinhgad, is a fortress located roughly 30 kilometers southwest of the of Pune. Previously called Kondhana. It is a popular weekend destination for many residents of Pune. PMPML, runs buses every hour from Shaniwarwada and Swargate − to the Sinhagad foothills at Donje village. Non-vegetarian food, alcoholic drinks and smoking are strictly prohibited on the fort. One of the most famous battles for Sinhgad was fought to recapture the fort by Tanaji Malusare, a Mard Maratha Koli and a general of Shivaji in March 1670. Tanaji lost is life during battle but after leading his forces to a decisive victory. There is an anecdote that upon hearing of Tanaji's death, Shivaji expressed his remorse with the words: "Gad aala pan sinha gela" - "We gained the fort, but lost the lion. British took three months to capture this fort, which was longest it took them to win any fort in Maharashtra.