About Visapur Fort trek
The Visapur trek is a relatively easy trek that is suitable for beginners and even families. It is the perfect excursion to embark on when you fancy a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. It offers some spectacular views and gives you a fascinating history lesson. As you climb to the top of the fort, you'll scramble over boulders, cross streams and make your way through lush forests.
If you take the trip during the monsoon, you'll trek through a thrilling waterfall trail. Once at the ancient fort, you'll explore mysterious caves, water cisterns, secret escape routes, cannons, shrines and other intriguing ruins from a bygone era.
This trek is fun, super exciting and accessible, making it very popular amongst trekkers from Mumbai and Pune. It also attracts history buffs, adventure seekers and the rain drenched beauty of the Sahyadris offers a breathtaking canvas for photographers.
About Visapur Fort
Resting on a lush green plateau at an elevation of 3556 feet, the Visapur Fort is located close to Lonavala. The fort is the bigger sister fort of Lohagad and dates back to the 14th century. It has been ruled by Shivaji Maharaj, the Mughals, and then the British. It presents a captivating exploration of historic ruins and a beautiful experience of the monsoon fed western ghats.
What you’ll see
You can walk along the perimeter of the green plateau and catch stunning views of the Tikona Fort, Tung Fort and Lohagad Fort. You will also be able to take in the beauty of the Pawna Lake from atop the plateau. There are a lot of things to see when you reach the imposing ruins of the fort.
You'll explore ancient caves, shrines, water cisterns, cannons and other relics. You'll get to set your eyes on and admire huge carvings of Lord Hanuman and a strikingly decorated archway. You'll also experience the thrill of discovering secret passages that were used to escape from the fort in times of war.
Itinerary
You'll arrive at Malavli Station, which is the closest railway station to Visapur Fort. Malavli Station is efficiently linked by railways to Mumbai, Pune and Lonavala. From Malavli station, you can make use of local transportation or travel on foot to the base village.
Once at the base village, you'll trek uphill, over rock-cut stairs, gushing waterfalls, streams and overgrown forests to reach the ancient war-induced ruins of Visapur Fort. Spend time exploring it and take in the views of the surroundings, then trek back down to the base village. Your trek begins at around 8:30 hrs and by noon, you'll be ready to head back home.
Most itineraries are conducted as day trips from Mumbai or Pune due to absence of accommodation options. There is also a lack of food stalls on the way up to the fort, hence packing bottles of water and a good amount of dry snacks is always recommended.
Visapur Fort Trek Summary
- State: Maharashtra
- Nearest city: Lonavala
- Total days: 1 day
- Grade: Easy
- Max altitude: 3556 feet
- Total trekking distance: 6 km
- Season: Monsoon
- Avg temperature: 21 to 35 degrees Celsius
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