Region: Lonavala
Height: 3450 ft.
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Easy
Mode of Transport: Public/Private Transport
Contribution for the trek: Rs.500 - 600 Approximately
(This includes refreshments, breakfast and to and fro transport to Lohgad Base)
Brief details of the destination:
Lohagad fort is 7 kms south of Malavali station on the Pune-Mumbai railway line. Situated on a side range of Sahyadri mountains, if divides the basins of Indrayani and Pavana rivers. Close to Lohagad, on its eastern side, there is another fort, called Visapur. The approach to Lohagad is from the village Lohadwadi, situated in the depression between Lohagad and Visapur. Visapur Fort is larger and also higher than Lohgad fort. Climbing from the north towards the village, one can see on the left side the famous Buddhist caves of Bhaja. The four large gates of Lohagad are very intricately arranged and are still intact. In the later Peshwa period, Nana Fadanis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort including a big tank and a step-well (bawali). There is also a small temple and grave of a muslim pir. On the west side of the fort there is a long and narrow wall like fortified spur called Vinchukata in Marathi (scorpion sting) because of its natural shape.
Itinerary:
8th march 2014
11.00 pm: Pick up From Dadar East
9th march 2014
02.30 am: Reach at Lohgad Base and start trek
05.00 am: Reach atop and rest till sunrise
07.00 am: Start Descend
09.00 am: Reach base and breakfast
09.30 am: Start return journey
(Schedule may vary depending on the situation and individual's pace at the trek)
Things To be Carried Along with:
● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has hands free while walking.
● Towel/Napkins,Extra pair of clothes.
● Good footwear.(with grip,preferably Shoes)
● Torch (Compulsory).
● Some ready to eat food.
● Water bottle 2 Litres.
● Polythene bag for your garbage. (No plastic littering on the way or in mountains)
● Medicine those if you require usually.
● 2-3 bunch of News-papers.
* Drinking alcohol and smoking strictly not allowed.
* Please avoid wearing jeans which could trouble you while climbing, Prefer track pants.
* We do take utmost care of every member of the group during the event,but still each member will be responsible
for his/her own safety and baggage.
* The leader's decision will be final and binding on all.
For all your further queries and booking your seats, Please Contact,
Swapnil - 9769345484
Vikas- 9768542519
Height: 3450 ft.
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Easy
Mode of Transport: Public/Private Transport
Contribution for the trek: Rs.500 - 600 Approximately
(This includes refreshments, breakfast and to and fro transport to Lohgad Base)
Brief details of the destination:
Lohagad fort is 7 kms south of Malavali station on the Pune-Mumbai railway line. Situated on a side range of Sahyadri mountains, if divides the basins of Indrayani and Pavana rivers. Close to Lohagad, on its eastern side, there is another fort, called Visapur. The approach to Lohagad is from the village Lohadwadi, situated in the depression between Lohagad and Visapur. Visapur Fort is larger and also higher than Lohgad fort. Climbing from the north towards the village, one can see on the left side the famous Buddhist caves of Bhaja. The four large gates of Lohagad are very intricately arranged and are still intact. In the later Peshwa period, Nana Fadanis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort including a big tank and a step-well (bawali). There is also a small temple and grave of a muslim pir. On the west side of the fort there is a long and narrow wall like fortified spur called Vinchukata in Marathi (scorpion sting) because of its natural shape.
Itinerary:
8th march 2014
11.00 pm: Pick up From Dadar East
9th march 2014
02.30 am: Reach at Lohgad Base and start trek
05.00 am: Reach atop and rest till sunrise
07.00 am: Start Descend
09.00 am: Reach base and breakfast
09.30 am: Start return journey
(Schedule may vary depending on the situation and individual's pace at the trek)
Things To be Carried Along with:
● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has hands free while walking.
● Towel/Napkins,Extra pair of clothes.
● Good footwear.(with grip,preferably Shoes)
● Torch (Compulsory).
● Some ready to eat food.
● Water bottle 2 Litres.
● Polythene bag for your garbage. (No plastic littering on the way or in mountains)
● Medicine those if you require usually.
● 2-3 bunch of News-papers.
* Drinking alcohol and smoking strictly not allowed.
* Please avoid wearing jeans which could trouble you while climbing, Prefer track pants.
* We do take utmost care of every member of the group during the event,but still each member will be responsible
for his/her own safety and baggage.
* The leader's decision will be final and binding on all.
For all your further queries and booking your seats, Please Contact,
Swapnil - 9769345484
Vikas- 9768542519