Lohagad Fort or Lohagarh, literally meaning iron fort, is a historical citadel perched atop a hillock at an elevation of 3400 feet. Situated in the Sahyadri range of Lonavala, it separates the Indrayani basin from the Pawna basin.
#LohagadFort in #Maharashtra, #India is 51 kms from Pune (Balewadi Stadium) via #NH79 and is a 30 mins drive from Lonavala.
The best time to visit Lohagad is between September and March. However, a trip during monsoon has a different charm altogether.
The elaborate history of this fort associates it with the great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji. Many other Maratha and Vidarbha rulers used this citadel, making it an important part of Maharashtra's rich history. The fort was occupied by many dynasties: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas.
The fort can be reached from any of its four entrances, namely Maha Darwaja, Ganesh Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and Narayan Darwaja.
Exquisite sculpting can be seen on the Maha Darwaja that speaks of the art and architecture prevalent in olden times. A step well and large tank constructed during the 18th century can also be found here. Lohagad Fort was regarded as a great military marvel during pre-historic British time.
Trekkers prefer the walk up to the fort, especially in the monsoon. The simple and easy trek is suitable for people of all age-groups. The trekking route during monsoons becomes a bit mucky and trekkers may find some difficulty in walking to the fort.
The walk to Lohagad Fort is enjoyable with the epic scenic beauty, lush green grass, cool mountain air, the pleasant climate and site of the villages that can be seen along the way to the fort. A variety of birds and insects can also be spotted in the hills.
From the top of Lohagad Fort, a breathtaking view of the villages, beautiful bungalows, hotels, Pawna (Pavna) Dam and the entire hill station of Lonavala is possible.
There are plenty of options for food in nearby Lohagadwadi village. In the small dhabbas one has food options such as vada pav, onion bajiya, corn (bhutta) along with the cutting chai (tea).
With regards to accommodation, there are plenty of options available in Lonavala.
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Lohagarh, the iron fort, was so named as it was considered impregnable. At a height of 1050 metres, it is situated atop an impressive hill of Sahyadri amidst lush green surroundings. This attraction near Lonavala makes for an ideal trekking destination.
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