Loahgad , Lohagad

Loahgad is north of Pune around 50km, in the heart of "Malavali" , just before Lonaval. Loahdgad is an impressive fort tested by time and mother nature and strands strong till today, attracting many trekkers all time of the year and especially during the monsoon season.

From the foothills



You can park your vehicle at the foothills and embark your trek on foot, to find appealing waterfalls en route.

Adjoining Loahgad is the Visapur fort which is less visited, since there's not much left of the for now except its fortifications.
Note: Carry your own water bottles, humid weather make you exhausted pretty quickly.
The entrance to the for is marked by robust bastions, you still need to climb approximately 200 hundred steps to reach the top. The size of the steps is big enough to force a leap.

You wouldn't be disappointed by the mesmerizing view from top of the fort. The fort is flanked by a huge catchment area and a dam - Panshet Dam, base village with its lush green farms and a big temple. The cool breeze and the sight gives you a feeling of contentment that every step take to climb is worth it.



This view is from the top of the fort:


The end point is called vinchukata or the scorpion tail:

View from the Scorpios tail: