Lohagad Fort Tourism

Top 5 Reviews on Lohagad Fort

• RuskaB

  ★★★★★5.0

  Wrote on 2 Dec 2023

  Three female friends: We recommend

  We hired a driver in Pune and we saw three places together: first bhaja caves, second lohagad fort and lastly Birla Ganesh Temple. Definitely worth to visit! The Bhaja cave is truly impressive, you go uphill for about 15-20 minutes and that's it. At the Lohagad fort we saw monkeys and we had a great view. (there were lots of people) Keep in mind that It's important to have a bottle of water with you (There are shops at the beginning of the road). PS Photos are from Lohagad Fort

• Suryakatakam

  ★★★★★5.0

  Wrote on 25 Nov 2023

  Lohagad fort name is derived as it is situated on iron rich rocks. Lohagad means Iron fort in Maratha language

  Lohagad fort is situated in Lonavala hill station region situated on a side range of Sahyadri's. it falls in between Lonavala and Karla Caves when you are travelling from lonavala. We were not planned this in our trip but after seeing all lonavala sight seeing places, decided to visit Karla caves and with the help of Google maps we were heading towards Karla Caves where in between this place was appeared, then we covered this fort also in our trip. After visiting we realized that, how important is this to visit in Lonavala trip. This is must visit place if you are able to climb 300 steps. History: Lohagad fort has over a long period of history. Several rulers have been here such as Satavahanas, Chalukya, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamas, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. it was there in Mughals hands up to 5 years. As per historical data, Shivaji Maharaj captured its in 1648 CE and he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the treaty of Purandar. Shivaji Maharaj recaptured the fort in 1970 CE. Shivaji Maharaj did have Lohagad as his capital for a short time before Raigad and Rajmachi. Architecture: Four large gates are special attraction of this fort and fortunately till today they are in good condition. Name of those are 1. Ganesh Darwaja, 2. Narayan Darwaja, 3. Hanuman Darwaja and 4. Maha Darwaja. Fort has number of water tanks, Mahadev temple on top land of this fort is special attraction for this fort. Steps of this fort are constructed in so beautiful that one can see mesmerizing drone view of the same. Even a photo click of the same from mid of the way also gives good look. Some interesting Facts about the Lohagad Fort. 1. The name defined as Lohagad which means Iron fort in local language. The fort is situated on a hill made of iron rich rocks. 2. Lohagad fort is situated at an elevation of 1033 meter above sea level in the Sahyadri mountain range. 3. It is said that original fort was built in the 12th century by Raja Bhoj. 4. This fort as Scorpion tails like structure which sets it unique from different forts. 5. The fort has a well preserved wall that stretches for over 1 km with four main entrances to enter inside. 6. Lohagad fort is the best trekking option for the beginners. Timing: Morning 09:00 to Evening 05:30 Entry ticket: Indian Adults 25 INR per head, free for Children's and Foreigners 300 INR per head Parking Charges: Two wheeler 20 INR Car 50 INR Bus 80 INR

• KeshavChakraborty

  ★★★★★5.0

  Wrote on 7 Jun 2023

  A must visit in Lonavala

  Lohagad fort is only fort to hold World heritage status and justifies the name as walls are still intact as Iron.

• dronemitra

  ★★★★★5.0

  Wrote on 28 May 2023

  Maratha forts of Maharashtra are proposed tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Convention Sites.

  The value resides not only in the architectural grandeur or the strategic setting and picturesque locations of the forts but in the innovation of connecting them into a single operational system of defence through a strategic military network exploiting the unique cultural landscape stretching from Konkan to Sahyadri hills and further up to the Deccan plateau.

• HariShankar

  ★★★★★5.0

  Wrote on 11 May 2023

  Gem of Maratha history

  Great, albeit a bit challenging hike. Views along the hike and at the top are amazing. Place was undergoing restoration, so a bit of a mess to walk around, but nothing too crazy. A true gem of Marathas!