From Lonavala, one can reach the base village Tungwadi around 20 km via Bushy Dam-INS Shivaji-Peth Shahapur-Tungwadi.

Its shape and structure suggest that its main function was as a watchtower overlooking Maval region of the Pawana and Mulshi valleys guarding the road to Pune city.

The Dhamale family, one of the Deshmukh from the Maval region, was charged with ensuring the security of Tung Fort.

Thus, the major forts of Visapur and Lohagad would have time to prepare themselves to meet the invading army.

[4] Its sharp, conical peak makes Tung Fort a prominent landmark, even from a distance.