Proposal for Lohagad Fort Trek

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Brief Information

Fort: Lohagad

Region: Lonavala
Height: 3389ft.

Grade: Easy

Location

History 

Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizams, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to Mughals  in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury. 

Tentative Schedule

06:14 AM - Board Indrayani Express at Thane

08:00 AM - At Lonavla

Up to 10:00 AM - Breakfast and then Bjaja Caves 

10:00 AM - Ascending

12:00 PM - At the Fort

02:00 PM - Descending 

03:20 PM - Lohagad Wadi

05:00 PM - At Malavli Station (have to catch 5:37 local train to lonavala)

06:00 PM - At Lonavala (Local may be 10 to 20 min. late)

07:25 PM - Board Indrayani Express for Mumbai

Some More Research

Malavli - Bhaja Village                                :       Auto (20 Rs) or Walk (2 km)

Bhaja Village - Bhaja Caves                        :      Ascending (20 minutes)

Bhaja Caves - Lohgad Wadi                        :      Walk (6 km)

Lohagad Wadi - Lohagad Fort                     :       Ascending (30 minutes)

Lohagad Fort - Lohagad Wadi                     :       Descending (20 minutes)

Now, at Lohagad Wadi, we have two options --
1) Lohagad Wadi - Umber Khind - Lonavala

2) Lohgad Wadi - Bhaja Village - Malavli - Lonavala

Things to Cary with

1) A bag to put in all the things to be carried so that one has hands free while trekking 

2) A bottle of water

3) Camera (Smartphone may work equally well :)  )

4) Footwear with good grip (Must)

5) Umbrella or Rain Coat (Must)

6) Some snacks :P 

7) One pair of extra cloths (We may feel cold, beware of it :P ) 

Some Photos

Lohagad Fort

Lohagad Fort

Bhaja Caves

Bhaja Caves