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| Lonavala the Jewel of Sahyadri is located in the Western part of the state of Maharashtra, set among the slopes of Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. Lonavala is bestowed by Mother Nature by abundant natural beauty in the form of beautiful valleys, hills, milky waterfalls, lush greenery, and pleasant cool winds. This region also possesses an historic past and the evidence of it can be seen through the ruins of the forts present here. Here are some of the most popular forts of Lonavala which tells the story of valor and freedom struggle. Lohagad Fort: Lohagad, the Iron Fort is an important hill fort used extensively by Chatrapati Shivaji. It has a long history and was used by all dynasties who ruled Vidharbha and Maratha kingdoms. The fort is placed at an altitude of more than 1050 meters. It offers the best trekking locations and is situated on the Sahyadri ranges and divides the Pavna basin and Indrayani basin. Tikona Fort: Tikona Fort, means triangle fort also known as Vitandagad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. This fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. It was the nerve centre of the many activities of entire Malwan Pawna regions. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction. One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagad. Koregad Fort: Koregad Fort is an individual fort in a hillock which is not connected to other hills in Lonavala Region. This hillock has few ponds and offers the visitors some magnificent picturesque landscapes. The fort is in ruins and most of the structures of the fort are not visible nowadays. One can get eye pleasing views of surrounding hilly terrains and other forts from the peak of this fort. |