Trekking places near Pawna Lake Lonavala

Easy Trekking Near Lonavala – Pawna Lake

This beautiful reservoir recently became a popular destination for camping and for trekking places near Lonavala. Check our existing Pawna Camping Packages. Witness the prettiest sunrise and sunset bringing out mesmerizing colors, always making you wonder about Mother Nature’s creation. The geographical location of Pawna Lake surrounded by the hills gives a picturesque landscape that makes it a perfect place for campers. This place also comes with historic importance with various fortifications strategically located, making it all the more special for people looking for trekking points near me, and trekking spots near Lonavala For trekking camps near me.

Forts near Pawna Lake:

1.       Lohagad Fort

Forts near Pune for trekking Lohagad fort takes you back to the Satavahana dynasty. This well-preserved fort rises to an elevation of 1033 m above sea level, and beautifully overlooks Pawana Lake giving a perfect picture to take back as a souvenir. During monsoon, the fort is covered with dew and green moss making it a picturesque sight.

The best place for trekking near me, Its 77 km from Pune and 99 km from Mumbai, making it a great destination to explore from both cities. The nearest train station is Malavali; 9 km from the station where the trek usually starts. Another interesting part about this fort is, that it connects you to the Visapur fort by a small range. Majorly, it is considered the most scenic fort for hiking in Lonavala

2.       Visapur Fort

Visapur fort has a fascinating trail that takes nature lovers by surprise every time. This popular destination stands tall at the height of 1084 m offering a majestic view of Tikona fort, Tung fort, Lohagad Fort, and the beautiful Pawna Lake. Visapur Fort is a part of the Lohagad fort making it a twin fortification, with Visapur being the tallest. Thus it is popular among the waterfall treks in Lonavala

 Interestingly there are 3 routes to trek to the fort. 1. Patan village trail, 2. Bhaje caves trail, 3. Gaimukhkhind trail; It generally takes around 1 – 1.5 hours to reach depending on the route you take to reach the top. The trek is accessible from Mumbai and Pune, In fact, if you start early you can cover Twin fort on the same day.

3.       Tikona Fort

The beautiful Tikona fort also known as Vitandgad and popularly known as Triangle fort makes a great trekking destination for adventure lovers. It is located at an elevation of 3580 ft above sea level and opens up to a panoramic landscape of lakes and forts. The fort is known for its large doors, caves, and temple of Trimbakeshwar Mahadev with a small water tank.

It is 60 km from Pune and 120 km from Mumbai. The drive to Tikona fort is blessed with a breathtaking view of the landscape and beautiful lakes. It generally takes around one hour to reach the top from the base of the fort.

Tikona fort camping is not allowed. Most of the trekkers in Lonavala go for a hike come back and choose Pawana Dam tent camping as its nearby.

4.       Tung Fort

A hill fort closest train station is Malvali and can also be reached from Lonavala forts. Tung fort is at an elevation of 1075 m above sea level. The fort is surrounded by water on all and every three sides making a more beautiful view from the top of the mountain.

It is 90 Kms from Pune and 105 km from Mumbai. Making it a perfect monsoon destination for trekking places near Lonavala. The fort comes on the list of Monsoon trek destinations among many such forts. It has outstanding views once you reach the top of the mountain.

5.       Morgiri fort

This Unexplored Pune trekking places hill fort trekkers has recently been discovered by the trekkers near Lonavala, could have been a watchtower to keep a watch on nearby forts. Located 16 km from Lonavala, is an ideal destination for people who are looking for unexplored, away from the crowded destination. It is said that the fort elevates to 2500 ft above sea level.

6.       Korigad fort

Korigad is a beautiful hill fort near Lonavala located at the elevation of 929 m above sea level and is an easy trek for beginners looking for a trekking place near Lonavala fort trek with a stunning view of Aamby valley city along with Tung and Tikona fort. 

These are some of the interesting forts near Pavana dam that you can plan for on your next visit to Pawna Lake trekking point in Pune. Most of the Lonavala trekking packages include tent camping at Pavana Dam.