Lohagad

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Lohagad ("The Iron fort") is one of the many hill forts of Chatrapati Shivaji. It is situated 52 km from Pune in western India. Lohagad is at an elevation of 3,450 feet (1,052 m).

When Shivaji raided Surat all the wealth was brought to this fort under the supervision of Netaji Palkar. Shivaji used to keep a watch on Konkan and Bhor Ghat from these forts.

It is a well maintained fort for amateur trekkers and is best visited during or just after monsoon or in winter. Main rail link is Malawali which is next station after Lonavala from Mumbai. The most preferable trains for trekking are early morning 1022 Indrayani leaving at 5:40 am from VT or CST to reach Lonavala by 8 am then using the 8:15 local to Malawali or the late nite passanger leaving Mumbai at 10:45 pm so as to reach Malawali direct at 2 am. One can also go to Bhaje Caves enroute to Lohagad and Visapurgad

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From Malawali railway station the fort is just 9 km away. Vehicals can go up to foot of the hill from there on there are stairs to the fort. However people can also walk to the fort. There is wonderful view of Pawna dam from top the fort.

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