Visapur Fort Trek

About Visapur Fort Trek

The famous monsoon Sahyadri Fort is more massive than the twin fort Lohagad. Visapur Fort Lonavala at a higher altitude than Lohagad fort. Many caves, water tanks, old houses, arch, waterfalls, temples are on the Sahyadri Fort. There are two buildings which are roofless now,  are government offices from the past. A stone-built home at Visapur Fort called Peshwas Wada popularly. Lord Hanuman carving seen at the Fort, there are many temples dedicated to him at the Fort. Visapur is an ideal trekking destination near Mumbai, Pune, Lonavala.

Visapur Fort Trek 2024

A Monsoon Trek to Visapur Fort India, the best place to spend a rainy evening right! Visit Visapur India for a walk with your partner or enjoy with friends. Visapur Fort also called Visapur Fort is a hill fort near Visapur village in Maharashtra, India. It is a part of the Lohagad Visapur fortification.

Perched on a lush green plateau, Visapur Killa is a favorite spot for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The trek is filled with a mix of boulders and steps leading up to the fort. The historical significance of Visapur Fort is intriguing, adding depth to the journey. Standing at an impressive height of 3567 feet, reaching the fort requires a medium difficulty trek, and it is recommended to carry water from the base village as portable water is not available on the fort.

Visapur Fort can be combined with other nearby attractions such as Bhaja caves, Karla caves, Lohagad Fort, and Bedse Caves, enhancing the overall experience. During the monsoon season, it stands out as one of the best treks near Mumbai, offering picturesque landscapes and a refreshing ambiance.

For sustenance during the trek, visitors can order food from the local villagers and savor the delicacies amidst the scenic surroundings. Whether you are an adventure enthusiast or a history buff, the Visapur Fort Trek promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature and history.

 Located in Maharashtra near Pune district, the trek to Killa is one of the best treks to do in Monsoon.

Visapur Trek Event details:

• Visapur Trek difficulty level: easy to Medium
• Visapur Fort Height: 3556 feet, approx.
• Base village for Visapur Fort Trek: Malavli
• Visapur Fort Trek Region: Lonavala
• Visapur Fort Trek photos: available in the photo gallery.
• Trekker Fitness and Endurance: Medium and BMI under 30
• Total time required for climbing Visapur Fort: 2-3 hours
• Visapur Trek's nearest railway station is Lonavala.
• Duration: 1 day
• Trek Type: Fort Trail
• Distance from Mumbai to Visapur: 100 km approx.
• Distance from Pune to Visapur: 65 km, approx.

Places of Interest

• A couple of water tanks of the forts still have water even in early summer.
• Remains of an old Mahadev Shrine
• There is also a vast horse-driven flour mill with the grinding stone still in place.
• Bedse cave is a 2-hour 30-minute walk from the base village.
• Temple dedicated to Hanuman is also located on this fort.
• One can also find a beautiful chiselled image of Maruti out of the rock.
• A couple of isolated caves.
• Some old house ruins.
• A well which local legend says was built by the Pandavas
• As we wander, you may even spot a few scattered cannons and numerous water cisterns.
• Famous for the waterfall steps during the monsoon season.

Best Time to Visit

Located atop a hill, Visapur Fort can be visited anytime during a year as its region remains fresh and pleasant throughout the year. However, during the monsoon season, the tracks become slippery and dangerous; therefore, you need to be careful while trekking up the Visapur Hill to reach the fort. If you are looking to explore Visapur Fort only when its beauty is at its summit, then the best time to visit is from October until the end of February. During the rainy season, it filled with dense fog and continuous rains visibility is poor and exploring the fort can be challenging.

How to Reach Visapur Fort Trek

By Rail: The best way to reach Visapur fort by rail is to catch a direct train to Lonavala railway station, which is well connected to nearby cities and towns. From Railway station, you can hire a cab to the fort, which is situated at a distance of around 15 km. By Road: The base of the fort is well connected to other cities and towns by road. Hence, you can drive on your own directly to Visapur Fort.

You can also get down at Malavli Railway Station and walk till Bhaja Caves. You can take the Bhaja Caves route or the Lohagadwadi Waterfall route from here. Both these routes are fun during the rainy season. 

By Road: The base of the fort is well connected to other cities and towns by road. Hence, you can drive on your own directly to Visapur Fort.

Visapur Fort Trek Safety Advisory 

• Visapur Fort Trek distance is two to three hours from Malvali Village
• Trekkers with reasonable fitness levels should join 
• Please wear proper trekking shoes, as the route is slippery 
• Swimming is not allowed in the Dam or Waterfall 
• Stream crossing, please follow trek leader instructions 
• Stay visible trekkers are not allowed to go out of sight of Trek guides

Please Note

• People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience.
• Missing the train is missing Monsoon Trek to Visapur, no refund will be provided.
• If you wrongly booked for different date or batch. And you want to change date within 3 days of departure, then transfer charges will be applied which will be Rs. 200/- per person.

• 1 veg Breakfast and 1 veg Lunch
• Lonavala to Visapur base and back to Lonavala transport by local jeep (in both options)
• Mumbai to Mumbai travel by private Ac vehicle (By Bus option)
• Trek Leader Expertise Charges
• E-certificate 

• Travel till Lonavala and back
• Entry fee for foreign nationals
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
• Any kind of personal expenses
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required