Brief info about fort:
Region: Nane Maval (Lonavla)
Height: 3500 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort
Lohgad & Visapur fort near lonavala lay in the Nane Maval region. These are the twin forts played important role in guarding ancient trade route connecting ghat to the Konkan. Amongst these twin forts Visapur is less popular and unknown to the few.
The main characteristic of this fort is the strong fortification built on a large plateau, to make it one of the strongest forts. A large plateau of this size is found on many less forts. It is difficult to fire cannons on the fort due to its position. We can see the injuries of destruction caused by Mughals and British on Bhaje caves, but this has not affected Visapur much. The long stretched ramparts fascinate us. On this same plateau we can see a huge stone wheel. It was used for grinding the mixture of lime, jaggery & lead. This mixture was used as cementing material for building purposes. The wheel was driven by bulls, and is the big one of its kind.
Trek Itenary:-
Meeting place & time : 08.00 at Lonavala Station.
Our journey will start with Mumbai – Pune down Indrayani Express. Participants can catch the train from their respective station and alight at Lonavla Station. (Kindly book your tickets till Malavali – Which is the next station after Lonavala).
Train Timings :- Indrayani Express
CST – 5:40 am
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am
(Move towards Malavali by Lonavala-Pune 08.15 am Local)
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am
(Move towards Malavali by Lonavala-Pune 08.15 am Local)
Pune Trekkers :
Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below
06:27 AM : Pune Station
06:33 AM : Shivaji Nagar
07:40 AM : Malavali Station
06:27 AM : Pune Station
06:33 AM : Shivaji Nagar
07:40 AM : Malavali Station
08:30 AM : Move 2 Bhaje Caves
08:45 AM : Bhaje Caves
Breakfast – Tea Time
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09:30 AM : Ascend
11:30 AM : Atop @ Visapur Fort.
Breakfast – Tea Time
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09:30 AM : Ascend
11:30 AM : Atop @ Visapur Fort.
Exploration (2 hrs Max)
01:30 PM : Descend
02:30 PM : @ Lohgadwadi
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Lunch Time
02:30 PM : @ Lohgadwadi
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Lunch Time
03:00 PM: Move 2 Malavali Station
05:00 PM : @ Malavali Station / Lonavala Station depending on the avalibility of Transport .
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From there 2 Lonavla / Pune by local
Take train which will b available to Mumbai.
We would be returning to Mumbai by 09:30 PM (Which is Tentative).
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From there 2 Lonavla / Pune by local
Take train which will b available to Mumbai.
We would be returning to Mumbai by 09:30 PM (Which is Tentative).
The charge for this trek is Rs 300 /- per head
Which includes morning & evening Tea & breakfasts, Traveling from Lonavala to Lonavala and Expertise Charges.
Things to carry:
Return ticket up to Malavali
Photo ID proof.
Water – 2 liters
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Water – 2 liters
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those require usually.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Pack your bags to save them from getting wet.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Pack your bags to save them from getting wet.
Imp. Note:
Registrations through phone calls only
Do not carry valuables
For Registration & queries contact:
Kumar Gaudse 9870577761 / 9930252241
Email: trekways.sahyadri@gmail.com
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