How can I go to Visapur by train?
How to reach Visapur Fort by train. Visapur Fort is located 5-8 km from the Malavali railway station. You can either walk or take an auto to reach the base village from Malavali railway station. It will take you around 16 minutes by an auto-rickshaw to reach the trek base.
How do you get to Lohagad fort?
There are two methods of reaching Lohagad fort. One is by trekking from Malavli Station toward base of stairs to Bhaje Caves and then to village Lohgadwadi which is the base to climb Lohagad fort. This would take about 2.5 to 3 hrs for a fit person. Another method is to get shared taxi from Lonavala Bus Stand.
Is Visapur trek difficult?
The Visapur Fort trek, being of moderate difficulty level, is a good excursion option for beginners. There are three routes to the top – one from Patan Village, one from Bhaje Caves and the third one from Gaimukh Khind. Depending on which route you follow, it will take between one and two hours to get to Visapur Fort.
How much time does it take to climb Visapur Fort?
The difficulty level of Visapur Fort Trek It generally takes around 1 – 1.5 hours to reach the top depending on the route which you are choosing. Also, there are many shelters all along the trail, which will help to catch your breath.
How do I climb the Visapur Fort?
How to reach Bhaje:
- Bus: Take an Asiad or ST bus from Dadar station and get down at the Malavali station.
- Train: Board the Intercity Train from Dadar at 7 am.
- Detailed route from Pune:
- Road (Most convenient option):
- Own vehicle: Drive towards Lonavala on NH48 and exit the highway at Karla towards Malavali station.
- Bus.
Is Visapur Fort easy to climb?
Is Rajgad and Raigad same?
Rajgad (literal meaning Ruling Fort) is a hill fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. Formerly known as Murumdev, the fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort.
How is Lohagad Killa connected to Visapur Fort?
The Lohagad Killa is connected to the neighbouring 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.
How to reach Lohagad fort from Mumbai?
How to reach lohagad fort from Mumbai you can check google maps for directions it is 100 km. The participant can join by catching Mumbai to Pune trains or Mumbai to Pune bus do check if they stop at Lonavala before boarding one.
What are the best places to visit in Lohagad?
Other nearby tourist destinations are Korigad Fort Trek, Bhushi Dam, Rajmachi Fort, Pawna Lake Camping, Paragliding at Pawna lake, Paragliding at Kamshet, Kamshet Dam camping. Lohagad fort in the rainy season is magnificently covered in fog it feels like walking among the cloud.
Why is Visapur called the twin of Lohagad?
As Visapur was the twin of Lohagad, it became easy to capture it very easily. Vinchu kata got its name as it is structured in such a way that it looks like a scorpion’s sting when seen from the fort which is 1500m long & 30m wide part of the mountain, separated from the main part. It was used to keep an eye on nearby areas.