Trekking At Lohgad Fort

Main Entrance Of Lohgad Fort |  Image Resource : Wikipedia.org

Lohagad fort is part of the Western Ghats. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune  It is rises at an elevation of around 3400 feet above sea level. The south of Malavali Station is closed to the fort. Lohagad is joined by the Mumbai-Pune Highway and can be retrieved from Paud via Kolvan and Dudhiware Khind for all automobiles.The fort lies in the middle of Indrayani and Pavani rivers, thus dividing the two basins. Nearby Lohagad Fort there is another fort called Visapur Fort.

Wall of fort | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

The fort as seen in monsoon | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

In fort found ‘Bawali’ (a step-well) and a large tank, which was thought to be constructed by Nana Fadanis during the Peshwa era. All people observed a temple near it, which was still undamaged. Besides, there is  also a grave of a Muslim priest. the west side of the fort, which have a long wall that pointed down like a fortified limb. It is called as Vinchukta, which meant the scorpion sting.

Vinchukta | Image Resource : wikipedia.org

The Visapur Fort, which looked larger than the Lohagad Fort. This fort stands as an epitome of the war-torn Lohadwadi, which was destroyed by the British using canons to fight Marathas. The ruins of the Visapur silently convey the dreadful story of the war.  The British occupied both these forts for a long time.

Lohgad fort is nice place for trekking lover in monsoon season. Enjoy this monsoon with lohgad fort !!!!!