The trip is easy and suitable for everyone, including children and older people. It does not require any skills in mountain climbing or traversing difficult terrain.
Lohgad’s architectural design seamlessly integrates natural topography with human ingenuity, making it a masterclass in medieval fort construction. Its unique entrance planning and the Vinchu Kata remain some of the finest examples of defensive architecture in India.
Near the village of Thal, close to Alibaug, there are two islands named Underi and Khanderi. On Khanderi Island, Shivaji Maharaj began constructing a sea fort in 1672. By then, the British had already established a stronghold on the island of Mumbai.
The entire construction of the Sindhudurg Fort was carried out under the supervision of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In 1657, with the aim of establishing dominance along the Konkan coast, Maharaj began building a naval force.
The Gingee Fort complex includes forts on four hills: Rajgiri, Krishnagiri, Chandragiri, and Chakkilidurg. Each of these forts has its own independent and self-sufficient citadel. The fortifications of the Gingee Fort complex stretch over 13 kilometers.