After a Long Period, it was tym for some fun!
So we had Planned a trip to Tikona fort,
unfortunately we had to change our plan at the Last moment..
We were in a group of 5,
Me, Amitt, Kiran, Sachin and Hemant..
Intially as directed by Dongresaheb, we decided to go to Tikona fort,
but it was raining heavy, so the locals suggested to go to Lohagad fort, from Malavali station, coz the trek to Lohagad from Malavali would also include Bhaja caves and a big waterfall nearby..
Starting off; we took the Morning Deccan express Departing from thane at 7:50am, and Alighted Lonavala at 9:50am.
As planned, we moved on to Kamshet (to go to Tikona fort) by Local train which departed at 10:05am, and reached in 15 mins..
There on, we came back to Malavali station by local train which was 30Mins late, we had a buddy coming by this local from Pune.
Started the Trek at 11:30am from Malavali station to Lohagad fort..
The Trek was of 3Hrs One side.
An Armature trek in Rainy season, and A beginner trek in other..
How to go:
There are two ways to Approach:
1) From Lonavala (Using Personal Vehicle), You can reach directly to the Fort base. (Note: No local transport is available, few Tum-tum's do go, but only "On-Demand" Rate: 50Rs Per person)
2) From Malavali station (By Trekking)
Initially there is Road upto Bhaja caves for which the Rickshaw wala's charge you 80Rs per Rickshaw, and then a Grueling trek of 2hrs and 30Mins to reach Fort.
A view from Monkey hill (Hill station between Karjat and Lonavala.)
Alighting at lonavala station.
Lonely Truck and A beautiful backdrop..
At Malavali Station.
Beginning of the Trek..
Sweet ain't it?
Mighty Waterfall near Bhaja Caves..
Group getting ready to trek..
Initial Track from Bhaja Caves to Lohagad.
Leaving behind those Lonavala Plains..
Me and Amit Trekking!
My group posing in front of aweful scenery!
Scenery on the way..
Good Back-drop! Ain't it?
Rotting wooden log!
Visapur Fort!! A First View!!
Visapur Fort, Another Angle!
Ruined Leaf!!
First view, Lohagad Fort!
Pawna Dam a Beautiful View!
Side wall!
Mammoth entrance of that fort!!
I wonder how they would have Built this!!
View from Third Floor..
Road to Heaven.
Awesome na??
i wonder what is meant for??
Qabr of a Muslim Pir!
This symbolizes that Shivaji Maharaj was not Anti-Muslim.
Then there is a Shiv temple next to it, This is the Summit of that Fort!!
An Awesome experience, Lohagad is mesmerising during Monsoons!!!
So we had Planned a trip to Tikona fort,
unfortunately we had to change our plan at the Last moment..
We were in a group of 5,
Me, Amitt, Kiran, Sachin and Hemant..
Intially as directed by Dongresaheb, we decided to go to Tikona fort,
but it was raining heavy, so the locals suggested to go to Lohagad fort, from Malavali station, coz the trek to Lohagad from Malavali would also include Bhaja caves and a big waterfall nearby..
Starting off; we took the Morning Deccan express Departing from thane at 7:50am, and Alighted Lonavala at 9:50am.
As planned, we moved on to Kamshet (to go to Tikona fort) by Local train which departed at 10:05am, and reached in 15 mins..
There on, we came back to Malavali station by local train which was 30Mins late, we had a buddy coming by this local from Pune.
Started the Trek at 11:30am from Malavali station to Lohagad fort..
The Trek was of 3Hrs One side.
An Armature trek in Rainy season, and A beginner trek in other..
How to go:
There are two ways to Approach:
1) From Lonavala (Using Personal Vehicle), You can reach directly to the Fort base. (Note: No local transport is available, few Tum-tum's do go, but only "On-Demand" Rate: 50Rs Per person)
2) From Malavali station (By Trekking)
Initially there is Road upto Bhaja caves for which the Rickshaw wala's charge you 80Rs per Rickshaw, and then a Grueling trek of 2hrs and 30Mins to reach Fort.
A view from Monkey hill (Hill station between Karjat and Lonavala.)
Alighting at lonavala station.
Lonely Truck and A beautiful backdrop..
At Malavali Station.
Beginning of the Trek..
Sweet ain't it?
Mighty Waterfall near Bhaja Caves..
Group getting ready to trek..
Initial Track from Bhaja Caves to Lohagad.
Leaving behind those Lonavala Plains..
Me and Amit Trekking!
My group posing in front of aweful scenery!
Scenery on the way..
Good Back-drop! Ain't it?
Rotting wooden log!
Visapur Fort!! A First View!!
Visapur Fort, Another Angle!
Ruined Leaf!!
First view, Lohagad Fort!
Pawna Dam a Beautiful View!
Side wall!
Mammoth entrance of that fort!!
I wonder how they would have Built this!!
View from Third Floor..
Road to Heaven.
Awesome na??
i wonder what is meant for??
Qabr of a Muslim Pir!
This symbolizes that Shivaji Maharaj was not Anti-Muslim.
Then there is a Shiv temple next to it, This is the Summit of that Fort!!
An Awesome experience, Lohagad is mesmerising during Monsoons!!!
