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Visapur Fort
Visapur Fort, khandala, Maharashtra Phone: Not AvailableAbout
Visapur Fort has a huge plateau surrounding it. Located to the east of Lohagad Fort, it is famous for its protective walls and intricate designs. In the forest at the centre of the fort lies the guards' residences in ruins. A gun turret made of copper lies to the right side of the fort. Between Visapur and Lohagad Forts, there is a pass of 1 - 15 furlongs.
From the railway bridge at Lonavala Station, tourists can catch a glimpse of a semicircular pass. Folklore legend states that this valley was crossed by a brave woman on a rope. Located at an altitude of nearly 4,000 ft above sea level, the fort can be reached by a trekking expedition. Built during the rule of the Maratha dynasties, the fort was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji to watch the movements in the downhill and the plains