Ideal Duration: 3-5 hours
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Pune
Nearest Railway Station: Malavli
Nearest Sea Port: Mumbai Seaports
Lohagad Fort is situated at a distance of 11 km from Lonavala, 66 km from Pune and 114 km from Mumbai. The historical Lohagad Fort ( i.e. Iron Fort) is located along the Sahyadri hills. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Lonavala. The fort was fabricated by Guru Govind Singh in 1564 CE to serve as a prison. The hill-fort is constructed in the shape of the tail of a scorpion. The four entrances of the fort - Maha Darwaja, Ganesh Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja, and Narayan Darwaja, are still intact. Lohagad is also an ideal trekking destination for adventure lovers because of its accessibility, ease of trek, and lush green surroundings. Lohagad trek is very popular, especially during monsoons. The base of the trek is Malavli, which is around 7 km from Lohagad and can be covered within two hours. The aerial view of this fort offer Karla, Bhaja caves, and Pawna Lake. The fort is open for visitors throughout the weekdays from 9 AM to 6 PM.
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Last Entry: 05:30 PM
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