Lohgad (Iron Fort)
This is a best fort to visit if you travel India and you'r lover of ancient architect . this is from one of the best architect and living fort from Maharashtra , India . the fort is located between sahyadri mountains range . The elaborate history of this fort associates it with the great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji. Many other Maratha and Vidarbha rulers used this citadel, making it an important part of Maharashtra's rich history.
Places to visit , information and photo gallery
The main attraction about it having four large entry doors namely Maha Darwaja, Ganesh Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and Narayan Darwaja , you can reach all this four are in good situation till date .
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| Narayan Darwaja |
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| Hanuman Darwaja |
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| Ganesh Darwaja |
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| staircase view of entries |
You can also find here well constructed water tank , constructed in 18th century . there is a also a temple of lord 'mahadev' , you can find peace here.
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| Water Tank Constructed in 18th Century |
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| Water Tank Constructed in 18th Century |
whole port is surrounded by greenery , don't forget to see the best views of 'pawna dam' from peak point of fort mountains , 'pawna' is a largest dam from state .
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| Pawna Dam View |
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| Pawna Dam View |
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| Mahadev Mandir |
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| ld temple |
Best Season to visit
Fort is located in sahyadri mountains range obviously best season for visit fort is monsoon , you can visit this place in jun/july month , hundreds of people visit place each day in monsoon and you can also enjoy delicious food if you visit the place in rainy days .
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| Rainy Season beauty |
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| Rainy Season beauty |
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| Rainy Season beauty |
Nearest places to visit
The location of fort in in between mumbai and Pune , so i think cover multiple places from below list.
- visapur fort (nearest fort from lohgad , you can cover both in single day)
- Bhaji Caves and waterfalls (one of the ancient caves from India)
- Patan Caves and waterfalls (famous for ancient art's)
- lonavala (famous for waterfalls)
How to reach
If you planning to come from other country for enjoying beauty of India then , you can find 'Mumbai CST' is a nearest airport , from Mumbai you can pick train or private vehicle to connect The nearest train station 'Malavli' from fort. from station there is a multiple private vehicles options to visit fort.
If you planning to visit from Pune , You should pick morning local train from pune to lonavala reach 'malvali station' .
Photo Gallery
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| 360 port view |
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| front full port view |
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| friends |
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| local food providers |
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| port staris |
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| full mountain view |
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| sahyadri mountain ranges |
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| entry from town |
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sahyadri mountain range
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