About Lohagad fort INDIA

this fort is located at Lohagad Trek Rd | Near Visapur Fort, Khandala, Lonavala, India(Lohagad-iron fort) is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala he fort was under the Maratha empire for the majority of time, with a short period of 5 years under the Mughal empire.
Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizams, 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 Phadnavis used this fort for living for sometime and built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well.

Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats. It rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level, and is located to the southwest of the larger Visapur fort. The range divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavana rivers. Lohagad overlooks the Pavana reservoir, located to the south of the mountain. The hill extends to the northwest to a fortified spur, called Vinchukata (Scorpion's tail) because of its resembling shape. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact.

The fort as seen from its base during monsoon
During the monsoon, the top of the fort is covered with mist and clouds and becomes particularly wet with growing moss. The roads and trails leading to the hill are quite slippery at this time of the year and precautions are necessary to be taken while venturing the routes.

Down Side view is amazing of fort

this fort is still in good counditions

We visited the forte during independence day weekend with family and friends. It is about 30 minutes away from lonavala market by road. You have to climb about 150 to 200 steps to reach the forte which is situated on hill. Some of steps are very high. They become slippery also during rainy season. As you climb up, you can get fantastic view of surrounding areas covered with lush green grass. Some areas are very narrow during climbing especially at main gate of forte where jam can happen between ascending and descending people. Many steps are broken also.
Once you reach on the top, you will forget all the pain by viewing the magnificent landscapes all around with large pavana lake filled with water. Top area is very large and itself is covered with fresh grass during monsoon. Best place to take photos and selfies too. Beware of quickly changing weather conditions and be prepared for thunderstorms. Going down on old stairs with ongoing rain becomes risky especially in holiday season rush and young children. Get yourself treated with hot corn and crispy onion pakodas after coming down from nearby vendors.
awesome nature in rainy days

upside view of this great fort

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