Lohagad Fort, Lonavala

Name: Lohagad Fort
Address: Lohagad Trek Rd, Lonavala, 410406, India
Telephone: +91 86683 22633

#7 among attractions in Lonavala

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Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m above sea level. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. The fort was under the Maratha empire for the majority of the time, with a short period of 5 years under the Mughal empire. ()

Elevation: 3389 ftCoordinates: 18°42'35"N, 73°28'37"E

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Lohagad Trek RdLonavala 410406 India

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+91 86683 22633

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Nearby attractions include: Karla Caves, Tikona, Tung Fort, Bedse Caves.

5.1 miN
Natural attraction, Cave, Buddhist architecture
Karla Caves, Lonavala
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Hiking, Historical place, Hiking trail
Tikona, Lonavala
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3.6 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail, Historical place
Tung Fort
91 min walk • Tung Fort, a sentinel of the past, stands proudly amidst the rugged Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra, India. Known for its steep climbs and strategic location, this hill fortress is a treasured destination for hiking enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
4 miE
Natural attraction, Historical place, Cave
Bedse Caves, Kamshet
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5.1 miN
Temple
Ekvira
130 min walk • In Hinduism, Goddess Ekvira is the mother of Chiranjivi or immortal sage Parashurama.
1.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Visapur Fort, Lohgad
34 min walk • Visapur Fort is a hill fort near Visapur village in Maharashtra, India. It is a part of the Lohagad-Visapur fortification.
5.3 miW
Lake, View point, Dam
Bhushi Dam, Lonavala
136 min walk • The Bhushi Dam is a masonry dam on the Indrayani River in Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. In 2014, the Indian Railways announced plans to develop Bhushi Dam as a tourist resort with participation from the private sector.
1.3 miN
22 ancient caves with carvings and stupas
Bhaja Caves, Lohgad
33 min walk • Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in the city of Pune, India. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau.
5.7 miNW
Dam
Valvan Dam, Lonavala
147 min walk • Walwan Dam, is a gravity dam on the Indrayani river near Lonavla, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India. It provides water to the nearby Khopoli Power Plant and to residents of Lonavla and Khandala and neighborhood villages.
2.4 miN
Town, Mountain
Malavli, Lohgad
63 min walk • Malavli is a town and a hill station in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is about 55 km away from the city of Pune, 139 km away from the city Mumbai and 39 km from Chinchwad.

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When is Lohagad Fort open?

Lohagad Fort is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h