Its 2014 June.. Monsoon drizzled in most of cities and our planning for monsoon trips, treks are going on… most of whats up group names are
changing to picnic points, rainy photos…
I am here to introduce you one of fascinating and relaxing trekking point “Lohgad Fort”
Lohagad fort is near Pune. Lohagad makes an ideal trekking
destination for trekkers from Pune and Mumbai because of its accesibility, ease
of the trek and lush green surroundings. Lohagad at 3400 ft is a wide spread
fort. There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village Lohagadwadi. Malawli
is the nearest railway station from Lohagad.
There are two ways we can plan Lohgad fort trek one is
shorter way, if you have your own vehicle then you can directly go at the
bottom of the fort and start from there and explore fort.
There is one more fort just 1km apart is Visapur fort, this seems to be tough for trekking than Lohgad, Visapur is more in heigh than lohgad. we heard story from local villegers that mughals used Visapur fort to attacked lohgad fort with cannons and forced Marathas to leave fort.
There is one more fort just 1km apart is Visapur fort, this seems to be tough for trekking than Lohgad, Visapur is more in heigh than lohgad. we heard story from local villegers that mughals used Visapur fort to attacked lohgad fort with cannons and forced Marathas to leave fort.
And second is longer way which starts at BHAJE caves and
then you have to cross a whole mountain to reach at Lohgad fort, in this
journey you can enjoy waterfalls and narrow way trekking with greenery & scenery
at its best..!
Bhaje caves, which is near to Lohgad/Visapur Fort is buddist
caves there is nominal fees you have to pay to enter in caves because Bhaje
caves ae protected as a National Monument by archeological survey of india.
If you are planning your trek by public transport then you can board train towards pune and leave at Malavali station next to Lonavala. Then walk towards pune side and ask local villagers or at shops to bhaje gaon.
If you are planning your trek by public transport then you can board train towards pune and leave at Malavali station next to Lonavala. Then walk towards pune side and ask local villagers or at shops to bhaje gaon.
Bhaje/Carla Caves
Lohgad for is wide and each place on fort has its
significance. During rainy season fog at top of fort is dense so you have to
careful and walk along with group.
There is one KABAR at fort too..
You can get drinking water at fort near temple, this fort user by Shivaji Maharaj to keep treasury. This is wide spread
fort so you can have beautiful view from top at bottom of fort many shops who can offer you a lunch so
plan accordingly and tell them in advance so that they will prepare for you while
you are roaming on fort.
Fort in and around
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| KABAR |
This is must visit destination near Mumbai and pune..!
For being Relax, Energized and Enjoy..!!
Have a great Trek..!
Thank You
Sulekh Yashwantrao
Good post. Forts are famous as historical places. They have their own history and architecture. Visit famous forts in Maharashtra after getting all information about forts.
ReplyDeletePictures are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Lohagad Fort or the Iron Fort is certainly one of the most spectacular sightseeing spots in the twin hill stations of Khandala and Lonavala. The narrow, zig zag steps leading up to the fort are estimated to be about 500 in number. Check out all best places to visit near Pune also.
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