Lohgarh Fort or Lohagarh Fort is considered to be the most famous fort of Lonavala. This fort is one of the famous hill forts of Maharashtra, which people are very excited to see.
This fort was built in the 18th century and is an ideal destination for trekking and nature lovers, and it is said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used to keep his treasure in this fort.
Apart from its enthralling trek route, the Lohagad Fort is a massive structure in itself, which was once under the control of the mighty Maratha Empire and is also connected to the Visapur Fort.
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Situated at an altitude of 3400 feet, Lohagad Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fort by the name of Lohagad is situated between Bharatpur in Rajasthan and Himachal in Haryana apart from Maharashtra.
Lohgarh Fort is situated at a distance of about 12 to 15 kilometers from Lonavala Hill Station in Maharashtra. Its height is about 3400 feet above sea level. It has four gates, which include Narayan Darwaza, Hanuman Darwaza, Ganesh Darwaza, and Maha Darwaza.
Talking about its history, the history of Lohgarh fort is quite famous. Different rulers have ruled here at different times. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort in 1648 but gave it back to the Mughals in 1665 due to the Treaty of Purandar. Then in 1670, he included this fort back in his empire.
The Lohgarh fort is situated on a mountain amidst the forests, so the views of the surrounding area from the top are very lovely to see. The panoramic view here attracts people towards itself.
The road to Lohgarh Fort starts from Lohgarhwadi village. One has to climb about 250 to 350 steps to reach the top of the fort, which takes about 50 minutes.
You do not have to pay any kind of fee to visit this fort. This place is completely free for all tourists.
If you want to go here, then the right time to visit Lohgarh Fort is in monsoon, at that time the waterfalls flowing from the mountains and the greenery around the fort looks very beautiful.
You can also go here in your car so that it is easy for you to roam around the nearby places. If you go by flight, train, or bus, you will need to take a taxi to reach Lohgarh Fort from Pune. It is about 52 kilometers from Pune.
(Disclaimer: This article has been prepared based on general beliefs present on the internet, KT does not confirm these. Before implementing these, contact the concerned expert.)
