Gathering Point and Time:
Reach Lonavala Railway Station by 8 AM
Reach Lonavala by Mumbai Pune Indrayani Express which leave
Mumbai CST - 5:40AM
Dadar - 5:51AM
Thane - 6:14AM
Kalyan - 6:35AM
Karjat - 7:15AM
Lonavala - 8:00AM
About Lohagad
Lohagad (literally "Iron fort" in Marathi) is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji.
It is situated 52km from Pune in western India. Lohagad is at an elevation of 3,450 feet (1,052 m). 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; see picture) because of its 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. This fort was used to keep the loot from Surat. Later in Peshwa time Nana Phadanwis used this fort for living for some time. The fort has been declared as a protected moument by the government.
What to carry:
Water Battle
Dry food
Raincoat
Extra pair of cloth
Towel
Charges:
450/- (Charges in includes Tea, Break Fast, Veg. Lunch and Travel-Lonavala to Mumbai)
Contact:
Pankaj Gurav
7738189043
8080252958
Reach Lonavala Railway Station by 8 AM
Reach Lonavala by Mumbai Pune Indrayani Express which leave
Mumbai CST - 5:40AM
Dadar - 5:51AM
Thane - 6:14AM
Kalyan - 6:35AM
Karjat - 7:15AM
Lonavala - 8:00AM
About Lohagad
Lohagad (literally "Iron fort" in Marathi) is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji.
It is situated 52km from Pune in western India. Lohagad is at an elevation of 3,450 feet (1,052 m). 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; see picture) because of its 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. This fort was used to keep the loot from Surat. Later in Peshwa time Nana Phadanwis used this fort for living for some time. The fort has been declared as a protected moument by the government.
What to carry:
Water Battle
Dry food
Raincoat
Extra pair of cloth
Towel
Charges:
450/- (Charges in includes Tea, Break Fast, Veg. Lunch and Travel-Lonavala to Mumbai)
Contact:
Pankaj Gurav
7738189043
8080252958