Lohagad | Forts of Maharashtra | Easiest trek near Pune | Complete Guide

A great military marvel Lohagad Fort: Lonavala, Maharashtra. Located about 89 km from Mumbai and 68 km from Pune is one of the best-built forts of the Maratha Empire. At a height of 3,450 feet above sea level lies this pre-British era marvel of Indian history called Lohagad Fort. The fort is located close to the hill station of Lonavala in the state of Maharashtra. There are several options of getting to Lohagad Fort the first and also the most economical way is to board a train from Mumbai or Pune and get down at Lonavala station. The train ride takes about 3 hours from Mumbai and one hour from Pune respectively. From Lonavala station, one can take a local shuttle train to Malavli station. Lohagad Fort has located a Lohagarh has a long history and was occupied by many dynasties: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Lohagad Fort was regarded as a great military marvel during pre-historic British time. The fort is a great place for a quick getaway from the busy city life. The walk up to the fort is a particular favourite of trekkers, 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 about 8-9 km from Malavli station. Walking to the fort takes 2-3 hours depending on pace. The second and most convenient option is to hire a private vehicle to Lohagadwadi which is...