The fort's plateau is approximately 2 kilometers in circumference.
The largest cannon, Laxmi Bhuvan, is approximately 1.5 meters in diameter and several meters long.
The two artificial ponds on the plateau provide a year-round water source despite the high altitude.
The fort was surrendered to the British in 1818 after they used heavy mortars to breach the gates.
The fort's defensive walls are constructed from a mix of stone masonry and earth-fill, allowing them to withstand significant environmental erosion.
Korigad Fort is a hill fort located in the Lonavala region at an elevation of 929 meters above sea level. The fortifications remain largely intact, encompassing a plateau that features two man-made lakes and several water cisterns. The site is home to the Korai Devi temple, which serves as the primary place of worship on the summit. Six cannons are still present on the fort, the largest of which is named Laxmi Bhuvan. The fort dates back to the 16th century and was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1657. Its strategic location historically allowed surveillance over the trade routes passing through the Sahyadri mountains. The plateau offers panoramic views of the Aamby Valley project and the surrounding Mulshi basin. Access to the summit is via a stone-cut staircase that leads directly to the main entrance gateway.
The edge of the plateau overlooking the Aamby Valley residential township.
Wear trekking shoes with high-grip soles as the stone steps can be slippery during the monsoon.
Carry at least two liters of water per person as there are no shops available on the plateau.
Start your ascent early in the morning to avoid high heat and afternoon cloud cover.
Do not attempt the trek during heavy rainfall, as the stone steps become dangerously slick and prone to rockfalls.
Maintain silence near the Korai Devi temple and avoid littering the protected historical plateau.
