#MightyHikers (Monsoon season, Dated: 06-Jul-2025)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ki jai.....
Korigad Fort (Lonavala)
LOCATION: 111 kms from Mumbai, 92 kms from Pune, 27 kms from Lonavala
BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.
Korigad Fort
Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort's southern and eastern foothills. The closest village is Peth Shahpur, about 1 km (0.62 mi) north of the fort.
Fort Information:
Location Details : Korigad Fort
Base Village : Korigad
Nearest Railway Station : Lonavala
Fort Height : 3028 ft
Difficulty : Low
History:
This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by the Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On 11 March 1818, Colonel Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannonball he succeeded and this fort went to the British.
How to reach Korigad fort:
By Road: Base Village for Korigad fort is Korigad.
To reach Korigad Fort using MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) buses, you'll need to first travel to Lonavala, then take a connecting bus or other transport to the base village, Peth Shahpur.
MSRTC buses are available from both Mumbai and Pune to Lonavala.
From Lonavala, you can catch a bus to Peth Shahpur or Ambavne, or hire a private vehicle.
By Train: Lonavala station which is around 27 kms.
By Air: Pune airport which is around 92 kms.
#MightyHikers (Winter season, Dated: 10-Feb-2024)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ki jai.....
Korigad Fort (Lonavala)
LOCATION: 111 kms from Mumbai, 92 kms from Pune, 27 kms from Lonavala
BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any time throughout year.
Korigad Fort
Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort's southern and eastern foothills. The closest village is Peth Shahpur, about 1 km (0.62 mi) north of the fort.
Fort Information:
Location Details : Korigad Fort
Base Village : Korigad
Nearest Railway Station : Lonavala
Fort Height : 3028 ft
Difficulty : Med - High
History:
This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by the Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On 11 March 1818, Colonel Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannonball he succeeded and this fort went to the British.
How to reach Korigad fort:
By Road: Base Village for Korigad fort is Korigad.
To reach Korigad Fort using MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) buses, you'll need to first travel to Lonavala, then take a connecting bus or other transport to the base village, Peth Shahpur.
MSRTC buses are available from both Mumbai and Pune to Lonavala.
From Lonavala, you can catch a bus to Peth Shahpur or Ambavne, or hire a private vehicle.
By Train: Lonavala station which is around 27 kms.
By Air: Pune airport which is around 92 kms.
# Forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj & Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ki jai.....
1. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/07/kothaligad-peth-fort-karjat.html (Budget
Trip: 250 (Public transport).
2. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/07/dhak-bahiri-fort-kamshet.html
3. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/07/sarasgad-fort-pali.html
(Budget Trip: 400 (Public
transport).
4. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/07/31-murud-janjira-fort-murud.html
5. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/07/vasota-fort-vyaghragad.html
6.
https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/06/29-fort-asherigad-fort-palghar.html
(Budget Trip: 200 (Public transport).
7. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/2025/06/22-fort-mahuli-fort-bhandar-durg.html
(Budget Trip: 200 (Public
transport).
8. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/28-fort-tringalwadi-fort-igatpuri.html
9. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/visapur-fort-lonavala.html
10. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/tung-fort-kathingad-lonavala.html
11. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/tikona-fort-vitandgad-lonavala.html
12. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/lohagad-fort-lonavala.html
13. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/korigad-fort-lonavala.html
14. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/mightyhikers-chhatrapati-shivaji_21.html
15. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/nhavigad-fort-ratangad-fort-baglan.html
16. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/bhaskargad-fort-nashik.html
17. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/harihar-fort-harshagad-fort.html
18. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/rajgad-fort-pune.html
(Budget Trip: 300 (Public
transport).
19. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/torna-fort-pune.html
(Budget Trip: 300 (Public
transport).
20. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/ankai-and-tankai-manmad.html
(Budget Trip: 400 (Public
transport).
21. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/rang-mahal-chandwada-ahilyabai-holkar.html
(Budget Trip (Range Trek include Rang
Mahal, Chandwad, Indrai and Rajdher Fort and camping): 700 (Public transport).
22. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/indrai-fort-chandwad.html
23. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/rajdher-fort-chandwad.html
24. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/chandwad-fort-chandwad.html
25. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/mightyhikers-chhatrapati-shivaji_22.html
(Budget Trip: 300 (Public
transport).
26. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/malhargad-killa-sonori-or.html
(Budget Trip: 150 (Public
transport).
27. https://mightyhikers.blogspot.com/p/chhatrapati-shahu-palacekolhapur.html
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