Overshadowing History: How 'Dark Tourism' Is Changing the Vibe at Lohagad Fort
For centuries, Maharashtra’s ancient Lohagad Fort has stood as an undisputed crown jewel of the Sahyadri mountain range. Located roughly 65 kilometers from Pune and 100 kilometers from Mumbai, the 2,000-year-old architectural marvel sits at an elevation of 1,033 meters, attracting history buffs, photographers, and thousands of monsoon trekkers drawn to its iconic Vinchu Kata (Scorpion’s Tail) fortification.
Today, however, the heavy atmosphere hanging over the fortress has drastically changed. According to reports from regional outlets like News18 Marathi, the fort is experiencing an unprecedented 25 percent surge in footfall but this sudden boom is driven by a morbid, unsettling trend known globally as " dark tourism ."
Today, however, the heavy atmosphere hanging over the fortress has drastically changed. According to reports from regional outlets like News18 Marathi, the fort is experiencing an unprecedented 25 percent surge in footfall but this sudden boom is driven by a morbid, unsettling trend known globally as " dark tourism ."
The Birth of " Siya Spot "
Dark tourism refers to the growing global phenomenon where travelers deliberately journey to sites associated with death, tragedy, disaster, or gruesome crimes. While famous international examples include the radioactive ruins of Chernobyl or New York's Ground Zero, Lohagad Fort has unexpectedly joined this list following a sensationalized criminal investigation that dominated news cycles.Next Story