Lohagad Fort
Malavli, near Lonavala- Best timeJune – February
- Time needed3 – 4 hours
- EntrySmall ticket fee
- Good forTrekkers, groups
Why visit
- One of the easiest fort treks in Maharashtra
- Stone gates, steps and old walls to explore
- The long Vinchu Kata ridge at the top
- Views of Pavana Lake and nearby forts
Good to know
- Start early, the trail gets crowded by noon
- Wear trekking shoes in the monsoon
- Carry water and snacks for the climb
History
- A hill fort used by several dynasties over the centuries
- Linked with the Maratha empire and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Its narrow ridge, Vinchu Kata, looks like a scorpion’s tail
About Lohagad Fort
Lohagad, the “iron fort”, sits on a hill above the village of Lohagadwadi, a short drive from Lonavala. A well-made stairway leads through four large gates to the top, so the trek is popular with first-timers.
From the top you can see Pavana Lake, Visapur Fort and the green Maval hills. In the monsoon the fort is wrapped in clouds and the trail is lined with small streams.
