Fort Visapur was built during 17th century by first Peshwa of Maratha Empire. The fort is adjacent to Lohgad fort and built much later than it. But the Visapur fort is much larger in size and constructed to guard Lohgad fort.
How to reach there:
From Pune, catch local train going toward Lonavla. Alight at Malvali. Trek starts from here.
From Mumbai, You need to reach at Lonavla. From Lonavla, catch the train going towards Pune. Alight at Malvali.
Trek Routes:
From Malvali gaon:
i) Follow the route going towards Bhaje caves. Proper concrete staircases built on the route. Once you reach to ticket counter of Bhaje caves, follow the route behind ticket counter; ascending the same hill. This route is quite confusing as many routes open up on the hill. Always follow the route going towards top.Once you reach on the hill top, you will see two abandoned huts. Also towards right direction to some distance, you will see small wadi of 7-8 homes. From this point , you will see west side of fort. You need to climb small hilly, jungle path. This route is well trodden so no chances of loosing the way. From this route always follow the route going in ascending direction. Stony route will greet you at the end. And finally the
hanuman statue carved in rocks will lead you to the top of fort.
ii) Another route is from Gaymukh khind. Follow the route from Malvali gaon to Lohgad . Once you reach the Gaymukh khind( It is exactly in between Lohgad and Visaput fort), take left route. This route will take you to the fort from south gate.
From Patan gaon:
From Malvali station, Once you crossed the over bridge on Pune-Mumbai express highway, turn towards left. This route will take you to the Patan village. This route is well trodden and easy. The route will eventually meet to the route from Bhaje caves.
What to see:
Impregnable side walls on the western side of fort is unique structure to watch. Most of the structures are in destroyed condition. There are many water cisterns on the fort. Fort entrances are completely ruined. Chilkhati buruj on the eastern side still boasting its solid position to keep watch on ancient trade route.
How to reach there:
From Pune, catch local train going toward Lonavla. Alight at Malvali. Trek starts from here.
From Mumbai, You need to reach at Lonavla. From Lonavla, catch the train going towards Pune. Alight at Malvali.
Trek Routes:
From Malvali gaon:
i) Follow the route going towards Bhaje caves. Proper concrete staircases built on the route. Once you reach to ticket counter of Bhaje caves, follow the route behind ticket counter; ascending the same hill. This route is quite confusing as many routes open up on the hill. Always follow the route going towards top.Once you reach on the hill top, you will see two abandoned huts. Also towards right direction to some distance, you will see small wadi of 7-8 homes. From this point , you will see west side of fort. You need to climb small hilly, jungle path. This route is well trodden so no chances of loosing the way. From this route always follow the route going in ascending direction. Stony route will greet you at the end. And finally the
hanuman statue carved in rocks will lead you to the top of fort.
ii) Another route is from Gaymukh khind. Follow the route from Malvali gaon to Lohgad . Once you reach the Gaymukh khind( It is exactly in between Lohgad and Visaput fort), take left route. This route will take you to the fort from south gate.
From Patan gaon:
From Malvali station, Once you crossed the over bridge on Pune-Mumbai express highway, turn towards left. This route will take you to the Patan village. This route is well trodden and easy. The route will eventually meet to the route from Bhaje caves.
What to see:
Impregnable side walls on the western side of fort is unique structure to watch. Most of the structures are in destroyed condition. There are many water cisterns on the fort. Fort entrances are completely ruined. Chilkhati buruj on the eastern side still boasting its solid position to keep watch on ancient trade route.
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| Schematic diagram of Visapur trek routes. Not to scale |
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| Ticket counter for Bhaje caves |
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| Follow the route going upwards |
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| Once you reach near the two huts, you need to follow the ascending and traversing path of this hill. |
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| stony route |
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| Route from Gaymukh khinid |
Thanks for the map and tips. Will be very helpful. Planning a Visapur trek soon. Which is the better route? Via Gaymukhkhind or from behind Bhaja caves. In terms of difficulty in the monsoon, ease of access (ensuring not getting lost), and time.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Both the routes are not difficult.
DeleteGaymukh khind route is quite straight without any chances of missing the route.Route from Bhaje caves is tricky and you might get lost enroute.
I would suggest to follow the Gaymukh khind route.