About Visapur Monsoon Trek

Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort- Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch, and old houses. These two roofless buildings are surrounded by outer or veranda walls and are said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the Peshwa’s palace. In addition to a huge carving of Hanuman, there are also several temples dedicated to him scattered all over the place. Hanuman (or Maruti) was likely the patron deity of Visapur Fort.

There is a well that local legend says was built by the Pandavas. In 1885, near the north wall, there was an iron gun ten feet long and of a four-inch bore, marked with the Tudor Rose and Crown, flanked by the letters E. R. This is probably a gun of Queen Elizabeth’s reign probably taken as bounty from an English ship and presented to the Peshwa by Kanhoji Angre or some other commander of the Maratha navy. Like other guns on the fort, it has been disabled by breaking off its trunnions. Close to it are the remains of an old Mahadev shrine.

History of Visapur Fort

Visapur Fort was built by the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire Balaji Vishwanath in 1713 to protect the wealth and treasuries of the Maratha Empire.  This later stole by the British and only the remnants are left there now. During the war between the British, Visapur Fort is attacked and destroyed by their cannons. You will still see water reservoirs, canals, caves, and a gilded cove inside Visapur Fort.  Later many travelers started trekking to this location and Visapur starts getting its visitors almost every season. Monsoon is the best time to trek here due to its absolute green surroundings and various water streams on the way.