Ideal for trekking these forts are just
a km away from each other. Lohagad &
Visapur Forts are 52 kms from Pune.
Lohagad is at a height of 3450 feets and
Visapur is at the height of 3550 feet.
This place is of historical importance.
When Shivaji raided Surat all the wealth
was brought to this fort under the
supervision of Netaji Palkar. Shivaji
used to keep a watch on Konkan and Bhor
Ghat from these forts.
There is village nearby to Lohagad from
where are four doors to the fort they
are 'Narayan Darwaja', 'Maha Darwaja',
Ganesh Darwaja' and 'Hanuman Darwaja'.
There are some ancient sculptures on the
Maha Darwaja. Pawana dam can be viewed
from this place.
Purandar, Sinhagad, Tung and Tikona can
be viewed from Visapur. There is a 12
feet long Mortar on the fort. |