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In the previous post, I narrated about the first part of trek namely the Koraigad fort. Here we continue on the 2nd part.
From Mumbai, there are several ways to Lohagad. If you want a more complete trek, take exit at Khalapur toll-naka and head towards Malawali station. From here you can also visit Bhaje caves. The route from here is long and it will take about an hour to just reach the base.
Since we were already in Lonavala, the shorter route was an internal road that we could drive directly till the base.
The internal road from Lonavala to Lohagad isn't that great as of now with big potholes (see map at the end of this page). Other than that the final 3 kms are a challenge for small cars with gravel littered roads giving little traction over the steep slope.
At one point, after several to and fro runs to climb uphill, the one way to give the 1L WagonR support was the age-old method of S.T. drivers; use stones on the back tyres for support. Worked like a charm and the car climbed uphill easily.
So take care at this part, don't stop for snacks here just go ahead. This is the point where the road bifurcates towards Pawna dam
