Narayangaon is a small town in Pune district of the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located near the majestic Sahyadri hills and comes in Junnar Tahsil of the district. It is famous for its vineyards. Wine industry in India is largely dependent on it. Narayangaon is also situated near many major dams and those are main water source for the town and surrounding farming lands. It is famous for its export of table grapes. Narayangaon is also popular for its natural beauty and it is emerging as popular tourist destination in the state. Narayangaon is home to Shivneri Fort. It is a historic monument where great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born. The fort is situated 16 km away from Narayangaon. Shivneri fort is often visited by many tourists. Narayangad Fort is another fort situated just 10 km away from the town. Donpriya Donger (Hill) is another interesting place to be visited near Narayangaon. Giant Meter wave Radio Telescope (GMRT) Facility is an interesting place to visit near Narayangaon. It is the facility to detect radio astrophysical problems. The facility is provided by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, National Center for Radio Astrophysics. Many atsromers and scientist from all over the world visit the place and use GMRT to observe the astronomical objects. One can have the opportunity of viewing the glittering stars and planets in the sky through GMRT. The institute allows such facility to public every Friday. Vigneshwara temple is another place to be seen near Narayangaon. It is the temple of lord Ganesha and is one of Ashtvinayak Temples in Maharashtra. Shri Girijatmak of Lenyadr is another place of worship to be seen near Narayangaon. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from Pune, Mumbai and other cities and towns of the state. Pune railway station is the nearest railway head to Narayangaon. The railway station is just 102 km from it and is well connected to other many cities and towns of India. Pune airport serves the closest airbase to Narayangaon. The airport is well connected by many flights to other major cities of India. Temperature of the region varies from 22? to 29? in winter while it reaches to 40? in summer. October to March is the best period to visit the place.
