Lohagad trek on 3 rd AUGUST 2014 with 21 trekkers
Trek: Lohgad.
Region: Lonavla.
Height: 3400 ft
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort.
Charges: INR 350/-
Hisory:
Lohagad (literally "Iron fort" in Marathi) is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji. It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris. The Visapur fort is located on its eastern side. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Historical records show that in the later Peshwa period, Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well (bawali).
On the west side, there is a long and narrow wall-like fortified spur called Vinchukata (Marathi for Scorpion's tail) because of shape.Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury.
Trek Schedule :-
The journey starts with the Indrayani express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with return ticket (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets).
Meet at Lonavla Station.
The charges for this trek is INR 350/- each, Which includes Breakfast & refreshments and Expertise charges
Train Timings :- Indrayani Express
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am
08.25 Hrs: @ Malavali station
08.35 Hrs: Breakfast
09.15 Hrs: Move towards Base village
09.30 Hrs: Ascend
12.30 Hrs: @ Top
12.30-14.00: Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch
14.00 Hrs: Descend
16.00 Hrs: Malavali station
21.00 Hrs: Kalyan station
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (2 Ltrs).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
4. Electoral powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).
5. Torch with extra batteries.
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.
7. A good trekking shoes.
8. Windcheater etc
Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.
call or sms for confirmation
+91 9819505907
Trek: Lohgad.
Region: Lonavla.
Height: 3400 ft
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort.
Charges: INR 350/-
Hisory:
Lohagad (literally "Iron fort" in Marathi) is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji. It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris. The Visapur fort is located on its eastern side. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Historical records show that in the later Peshwa period, Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well (bawali).
On the west side, there is a long and narrow wall-like fortified spur called Vinchukata (Marathi for Scorpion's tail) because of shape.Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury.
Trek Schedule :-
The journey starts with the Indrayani express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with return ticket (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets).
Meet at Lonavla Station.
The charges for this trek is INR 350/- each, Which includes Breakfast & refreshments and Expertise charges
Train Timings :- Indrayani Express
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am
08.25 Hrs: @ Malavali station
08.35 Hrs: Breakfast
09.15 Hrs: Move towards Base village
09.30 Hrs: Ascend
12.30 Hrs: @ Top
12.30-14.00: Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch
14.00 Hrs: Descend
16.00 Hrs: Malavali station
21.00 Hrs: Kalyan station
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (2 Ltrs).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
4. Electoral powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).
5. Torch with extra batteries.
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.
7. A good trekking shoes.
8. Windcheater etc
Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.
call or sms for confirmation
+91 9819505907