It was a team trek for the 40 of us and we chose to conquer the Lohagad Fort in the Maratha hills of Sahayadris.
History says the fort was ruled by Satvahansa, Nizams , Mughals and by the great Maratha warrior Shivaji in 17th Century. The Forts geography is scenically located on the Sahaydri hills and the trek to the top from the base camp of Lohagaon village will take you through the panoramic view of valley downside and the ruins of the fort en route to the top.
It seemed like the best time to visit the fort is in the monsoons and we rightly did so as the incessant rains midway the climb was a pleasant climb to the tip of the fort called as Vinchukata (scorpion's tale in marathi).
The trek is an easy experience for the foot unlike the other trek points in Maharashtra. On a laggard speed also you can easily reach the top from the base in 2 hours.
Spotted this ancient sculpture or artform as you may call it near the village. Would be interesting to know its history
While starting the hike from lohagaon to the fort, a small diversion alongside a shivaji statue, there is a small temple being built with this very attractive 'Hanuman' God idol being placed inside.
Hopefully next time i visit, the temple should be a well worshiped one
The best part while doing the climb is the picturesque path that takes you through the the 4 darwazas (doors) of the fort and after covering multiple steps laid along the periphery of the fort, you reach the green top.
Spotted this ancient sculpture or artform as you may call it near the village. Would be interesting to know its history
While starting the hike from lohagaon to the fort, a small diversion alongside a shivaji statue, there is a small temple being built with this very attractive 'Hanuman' God idol being placed inside.
Hopefully next time i visit, the temple should be a well worshiped one
The best part while doing the climb is the picturesque path that takes you through the the 4 darwazas (doors) of the fort and after covering multiple steps laid along the periphery of the fort, you reach the green top.
