Lohgad ( लोहगड )

You can visit all three in a day if you have a bit quicker pace

1. Lohgad – This is famous for its fortification and Vinchu-kaata

2. Visapur fort – Huge fort standing ahead lohgad famous for its climb and walls

3. Bhaje Leni भाजे लेणी (Caves) – These are Buddhist caves carved in stone. Worth a look.

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1. Reach Lonavla station by Indrayani express. There is a local train connected to it, which leaves in 5 minutes of arrival of Indrayani. Try to catch that train towards Pune and get down at MaLavli station next to Lonavla.

2. If you miss the train, then go to Lanavla ST stand, where you will get six seaters to MaLavli. If you are lucky then he will drop at MaLavli station. But generally, they drop you at entrance of Malavli village. Walk to MaLavli station from there (will take ½ an hour.) or do an auto rickshaw.

3. After reaching MaLavli station, cross the express highway parallel to it. This site is great for a small photo-session. After crossing express highway walk parallel to it towards Karjat side.

4. You will reach Bhaje (base of the fort) village in 30 minutes walk. Bhaje Leni are visible from the village. We would suggest to skip this and first visit Lohgad, then Vispur and then Bhaje Leni if you still have energy.

5. Start for Lohgad and you will reach the base of the ‘V’ shape formed by Lohgad and Vispur forts. (1 and ½ hour) This is called LohgadWadi. There are houses and school here. You can stay here for night or have Pohe or Bhaji. Water and food is available here.

6. Take right to visit Lohgad. Left for Vispur

7. The way to fort of visapur is not easily visible. Ask some natives to find the way to Visapur fort.

1. The way to MaLavli and Lohgad fort has many waterfalls worth a dip.

2. Five layers of fortification and three huge door entrances of Lohgad. The innermost fortification is 800 years old built by Chalukya Emperors. The outermost is 350 years old renovated by Shivaji Maharaj.

3. Vinchoo-kaata (वींचूकाटा) – This one is the peak attraction of Lohgad. A small narrow arm of the fort used mainly as observation post. Be careful while getting on to it. The wind blows too fast here. And it is bit slippery in monsoon. But being here is an experience.

4. Bhaje Leni as explained earlier

5. Visapur fort has a tricky and enjoyable climb. This is largere than Lohgad and primarily built to protect Lohgad. Its wall and fortification is still intact

Reach village MaLavli. Take a train to Lonavla. Get an asiad or ST bus to your respective location. The trains coming from Pune are much crowded to opt for that option.

Indrayani Express from Mumbai to Lonavla
Time of the train at Dadar: 5.50am (Platform no. 4 at Dadar Central Railway Station)
Time of the train at Kalyan: 6.35am (Platform no. 4 at Kalyan Railway Station)

Train timings of Indrayani and Intercity express (MORNING)

Train INDRAYANI EXP, 1021 -

 Train PUNE INTERCITY EXPRESS, 2127

Time to climb	2 hours for Lohgad, 1 and ½ hours for vispur, 15 minutes to reach Bhaje Leni from base
Food	Bhaji, Pohe, Tea etc. Available at LohgadWadi.
Drinkable Water	Available at LohgadWadi.
Shelter	Available at LohgadWadi or Hotels in Lonavla.