Start: Malavli station on the Pune Lonavala local line, then about 30 minutes on foot to Bhaje village. Route: from Bhaje the trail climbs to Gaimukh Khind, the saddle between the two forts. Turn one way for Lohagad, entered through four gateways, with the long Vinchu Kata spur at its far end; turn the other way for Visapur, the higher of the two, with a broad plateau of ruins and water tanks. Distance and time: about 5 to 6 km of walking in all; allow 6 to 7 hours to climb both forts and return. Difficulty: Lohagad is easy, with steps most of the way; Visapur is easy to moderate, with a steep, rocky section that runs with water in heavy rain. Season: June to September for green hills, waterfalls and cloud, when trails are slippery and weekends very crowded; October to February for clear views; start early from March to May to avoid the midday heat. Lohagad is part of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025. Carry water and food.
- Address: Bhaje village, near Malavli, Maval, Pune district, Maharashtra
- How to Reach: Pune Lonavala local trains stop at Malavli, about 30 minutes' walk from Bhaje. By road, Bhaje is about 10 km from Lonavala off the old Mumbai Pune highway.
- Trek Length: 5 to 6 km
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