Visapur Fort, Pune

The Visapur Fort is a part of the the forts duo, Lohagad-Visapur. Located in the city of Pune, the Fort stands tall at a dizzying height of 1,085 m and is built by the side of Lohagad. Located near the Visapur Village, the Visapur Fort was built under the first ruler of the Peshwa Dynasty, Balaji Vishwanath.

The Fort is abundant with caves, pillars, sky-high walls and archaic houses. Several Hanuman Temples can be found in the fort’s premises. The Fort is also home to the grand Peshwa Palace that is presently in ruins.

This historic fort has seen many dynasties and rulers over the ages, right from the Satvahanas and Chalukyas, to the Mughals and Marathas.