Lohagad Fort Trek - One Day Trek on 28th April 2019

About Lohagad Fort 

Lohagad Fort means Iron fort in Marathi, situated close to the hill station of Lonavala Khandala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 meters or 3,389 feet above sea level. The Lohagad Killa is connected to the neighboring Visapur Fort which is at its eastern side by a small range. The range divides the basins of the Indrayani River and Pavana River rivers. Lohagad overlooks the Pavna reservoir, located to the south of the mountain. The hill extends to the northwest to a fortified spur, called Vinchu Kata Scorpion's tail because of its resembling shape. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. The fort has been declared as a protected monument by the by Archaeology Survey of India. Best trekking route near Mumbai and Pune for beginners.

Trek Details 

•  Lohagad Fort Trek Difficulty Level - Easy 
•  Endurance Level - Medium
•  Base village for Lohagad Killa - Lohagad Wadi
•  Lohgad Fort Height : 3400 feet approx
•  Location : Lonavala - Malavali 
•  Total time required for climbing Lohagad Fort - 2 hours from Malavali and 40 minutes from Lohagad Wadi.
•  Total distance for climbing Lohagad Killa - 5 km

Itinerary

Train timings for Mumbai participants

Indrayani Express

• 05:40 CSMT
• 05:51 Dadar
• 06:14 Thane
• 06:33 Kalyan
• 07:58 Lonavala

Train timings for Pune participants

Lonavala Local Train

• 06:30 Pune
• 06:35 Shivaji Nagar
• 07:35 Malavali
• 07:50 Lonavala

Bhaje Caves and Lohagad Killa Trek  

• 08:00 Meet at Lonavala station and move towards Lohagad fort by local vehicle.
• 08:45 Reach at base and breakfast.
• 09:30 Start ascending.
• 10:30 Reach on top and explore.
• 11:30 Start descending.
• 12:30 Reach at base village and Lunch.
• 13:30 Move towards Bhaje caves.
• 14:00 Visit Bhaje caves.
• 14:30 Start return journey towards Lonavala by local vehicle.
• 15:15 Reach at Lonavala station and disperse.

Please Note

• People may board the same train from their respective stations of convenience.

• Missing the train is missing Lohagad Trek, no refund will be provided.

Cost Include

• 1 veg Breakfast and 1 veg Lunch
• Lonavala to Lohagad base and back to Lonavala travel by local vehicle
• Bhaje caves entry fee
• Trek Leader Expertise Charges

Cost Exclude

• Travel cost from Mumbai to Lonavala and back
• Travel from Pune to Lonavala and back
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
• Any kind of personal expenses
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required 

Cancellation Policy

• 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
• 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
• No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to event date 
• No show No Refund.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
• If Trek get cancelled we will refund "Trek Amount" only.