Korigad Fort Trek from Pune

Korigad Trek

Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 20 km south of Lonavla in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 929 meters above sea level. 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 north of the fort. The fort is located about 929 m 3,049 feet above sea level, rising over 200 meters or 660 feet higher than the neighboring valleys. To the east, there lie two artificial lakes part of the Aamby Valley project which later drains into the Mulshi reservoir. There are two lakes on the top of the fort. This fort can be visited at any time of the year. Even a night trek during summer gives a nice experience. There are a lot of camping sites on the fort. There are three temples on the fort which provide ample cover. The Korai Devi temple can accommodate 25 persons.

Korigad Fort History

During 1657 Korigad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj along with Tung, Tikona, Visapur, Lohagad Fort and few more. Twelve forts were kept with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj after the treaty of Purander, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj kept Korigad Fort with him which proves the importance of this fort. March 11th, 1818, Col Prothar attacked this Fort after three days of fighting with Valour by Mavalas, the British blew off the storeroom of ammunition using cannon fire and the fort was lost to British on March 14th, 1818. 

Koraigad Trek Event Details:

• Korigad Fort Trek Difficulty Level: Easy
• Korigad Trek height: 3000 ft. (approx.)
• Base Village for Korigad Fort: Peth Shahpur
• Korigad Fort Trek Region: Lonavala
• Korigad Fort Trek photos: available in the photo gallery.
• Trekker Fitness and Endurance: Medium and BMI under 30
• Best time to visit Korigad Fort Trek: Monsoon Season
• Total time required for climbing Korigad Fort: 1-1.5 hour one way
• Korigad Trek's nearest railway station is Lonavala.
• Duration: 1 day
• Korigad Trek Type: Fort Trail
• Distance from Mumbai to Korigad: 107 km
• Distance from Pune to Korigad: 91 km​