Introduction
By Train. The nearest railway station is Malavli. You can take suburban train that runs between Pune and Lonavala to reach Malavli. Lonavala is another major railway station near Lohagad.
How difficult is Lohgad Trek?
The Lohagad trek difficulty level is easy. Base village for Lohagad is Lohagad Wadi. Lohagad Fort Height: 3400 feet. Time required for climbing: 2 hours from Malavali and 40 minutes from Lohagad Wadi.
Why is Lohagad Fort famous?
Lohagad Fort, literally meaning iron fort, is a historical citadel perched atop a hillock at an elevation of 3400 feet. Situated in the Sahyadri range of Lonavala, it separates the Indrayani basin from the Pawna basin. The elaborate history of this fort associates it with the great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji.
How long does it take to climb Lohagad Fort?
To go from base to top it takes around 30 minutes. On fort you can spend around 3-4 hours.
Who built Lohagad Fort and when?
Lohagad was ruled by several dynasties in different periods of Sarvananas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizams, Mughals, and Marathas. This fort was first built in the 12 century by Raja Bhoj. The fort became much stronger and more powerful after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured it in 1648 CE.
Is Lohagad Fort easy?
Lohagad fort is around 13 km away from Lonavala and 65 km away from Pune. This trek will be a great choice for beginners as it is an easy one day trek which can be covered in
Which is better Visapur or Lohagad?
Visapur Fort is more massive and at a higher elevation than its twin fort-Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch and old houses. Two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices.
How many steps Lohagad Fort?
250 to 300 steps
How many steps are there in Lohagad fort? Lohagad fort has around 250 to 300 steps, although not all the step sizes are similar.
Can cars go Lohagad?
yes you can take your vehicle right up to the lohgad Vadi which is the base village from which the steps of the fort start, but I would caution you (please read my review of lohgad) that the road from Mavli village up to the forts foothill is a steep ghat with lot of sharp bends.
How do I climb the Lohagad Fort?
Pawna Dam on route to Lohagad Fort trek
It takes around 1.5 hours to reach the base of Lohagad from Pune. If you want to avoid the trouble of asking people the exact point where the steps start for the top, just type in Loahgarh Car parking in Gmaps. To reach the top, one needs to climb around 500 steps.
Conclusion
Lohagad was ruled by several dynasties in different periods of Sarvananas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizams, Mughals, and Marathas. This fort was first built in the 12 century by Raja Bhoj.