Sudhagad Fort Trek

Sudhagad Fort, Pali

First, I would like to introduce about trekking spot Sudhagad Fort(also called Bhorapgad from goddess Bhoraidevi ). It’s one of very old fort in Maharashtra near Mumbai.Let's explore this new attraction. Sudhagad, which is a popular trekking destination as it is one of the better preserved forts in Maharashtra. On the slopes of the fort there are lots of trees in and around fort.

The fort has temple of Bhoraidevi, which is well maintained by Govt. On fort there are two lakes, a house of Poojari who maintained temple and serve trekkers. All of this scattered around the fort area. There are three main gates the largest of which is called the Maha Darwaja.

We started on Sunday morning towards Pali @ 7.30 AM in the morning, during journey we took halt at Shree Ballaleshwar Pali temple and visit temple took blessings from Ganpati Bappa and had breakfast in Pali city. 

Remember there are two parking near temple area one is free from temple authorities and other is private which charge 50ru for a Bus, most of roads near temple are one way please mind sign boards while driving.

We recharge ourselves with cup of tea, Misal pav and continued our journey to Sudhagad. The fort is about 14 Km from temple it took almost 15 to 20 min. There are two routes to reach at fort via pacchapur (shortest) and other is from dhondse. Those who are traveling via public transport please make a note of ST bus timings.

 We reach at base village at around 12 AM and started trek. Traking path is simple but upright straight at some points it seems difficult but we enjoyed the whole trek. Make sure you carry atleast 3lt of water per person and some snaks because you won’t find any kind of shop during teak.

At top of fort you can find lots of cows eating grass in mansoon. At temple one poojari who can arrange a food and tea for you so if you are planning to take lunch at fort tell them in advance.

Some of trekkers created a ladder to clime on of hurdle in between which is great experience.

From fort you can see a whole Pali at panoramic view. Then we had enjoyed scenic view from top and left toward base village. We took less than half of time than we had taken to climb.

This has been amazing experience to feel fog at fort and waterfall during journey.

Wish you also enjoy this fascinating fort.

Regards,

 

Rainy Trek - Lohgad Fort

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.

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.

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

KABAR

This is must visit destination near Mumbai and pune..!

For being Relax, Energized and Enjoy..!!

Have a great Trek..!

Thank You

Sulekh Yashwantrao