Lohagad fort is a formidable fort near Pune. Lohagad makes an ideal trekking destination for trekkers from Pune and Mumbai because of its accesibility, ease of the trek and lush green surroundings. Lohagad at 3400 ft is a wide spread fort. There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village Lohagadwadi. Lohagad divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna. Malawli is the nearest railway station from Lohagad.
The trekking route to Lohagad is easy even when it rains and is an ideal '1st trek experiance' with picturesque scenery, lush green grass, cool mountain air, and the pleasant salubrious climate. Lohagad - One Day Trekking Destination because of its ease and accesibility thanks to the local trains.
Pune to Lohagad70
Mumbai to Lohagad 90
Kolhapur to Lohagad 300
Nagpur to Lohagad 900
Nashik to Lohagad 225
B'lore to Lohagad 900
The Karla Caves is a complex of ancient Buddhist rock-cut shrines in Karla near Lohagad, believed to be built between the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD and from the 5th century AD to the 10th century AD. The oldest of the cave shrines to date back to 160 BC.
