LOHGAD FORT, LOHGAD TREK

Lohgad is a hill fort located in Lonavala which is very close to Pune city. It is one of the best forts for trekking around Pune. Ideal time to visit is during the winter or the rainy season. Check below for some more useful information about Lohgad.

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DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy
Time for trekking: 2 hours

An awesome place in an awesome area near pune called Lonavala. The time for trekking might vary depending on how experienced a trekker is.

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Route from Pune: From Pune you have to take the Old Mumbai Pune Highway and head towards Lonavala. Just before reaching lonavala, you will find directions for Karla Caves. You have to take a right from this direction board and head towards Malavali and towards the base village of the fort. 
From Malavali, the locals can help you with the directions to the base village. On weekends, the fort is usually crowded and hence finding directions is not an issue at all.
If you are an inexperienced driver and are going by a car, we would recommend that you park your car at Malavali village as the road ahead requires special driving skills. During our last visit I saw a few drivers struggling to get through the steep patches of the ghat area near the fort.
Park your vehicles in designated parking spaces. If you park at random spots, it makes the route short and causes traffic jams. So ensure that you park your vehicles responsibly.

Route by Train: If you plan to visit via train, you need to book a ticket for Malavali village. From pune, you can get on the train that goes to Lonavala and then get down at Malavali station. From Malavali, a 5kms hike shall take you to the base village.

Difficulty Level and other tips: This is a very easy trek and even a novice trekkers should not have any problems. There are around 200-300 steps to get to the top of the fort. The overall time required for trekking is around 1 to 1.5 hours.
Be careful if you are visiting Lohgad during the monsoon season. The steps get slippery and there's a chance of slipping if you are not cautious.

What to see on Lohgad: 

  • Large Gates on the fort
  • Walls of the fort which are still intact
  • Beautiful structure of the fort
  • You can also visit Bhaja and Karla caves on your back
  • During the monsoons the clouds look spectacular from the fort

Camping and Food: We are not sure if camping is allowed at Lohgad. However, if you do want to experience camping in nature, you can head towards the Pawna lake which is in the vicinity of Lohgad. There are plenty of organizations that organize camping at Pawna lake at a reasonable price.
Food availability is not an issue at Lohgad. There are plenty of small food stalls and restaurants at the base where you can buy food.

Please leave a comment below for others if you have been to Lohgad or you have any questions related to Lohgad trek.