Maharashtra offers an exceptional geographical setting, with approximately 740 kilometres of the Konkan coastal stretch, the Western Ghats and Sahyadri Hills, which are recognised globally as World Heritage Sites due to their rich biodiversity, and the Deccan Plateau extending from the state’s western to eastern borders. 

The Bara Mawal region of Deccan Maharashtra showcases the various amenities and trade routes built by the Empire builders of the Deccan :The Satvahannas, Medieval Forts built by Raja Bhoj of the Shilahar dynasty and the extraordinary contribution of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in establishing the Hindawi Swaraj in the form of the unique typology of forts and network of fortifications. This is a land where Satvahannas united the tribes of this region into one gana of Marathas and 2000 year later, the Deshmukhs of the same Bara Maval region played a key role in the foundation of Hindawi Swaraj. In pre-colonial times, soldiers galloped on horseback; wealthy families travelled in liveried chariots, bullock cart caravans transported merchants’ goods and ordinary citizens treaded the winding paths on foot. Monastries, rock cut caves, viharas and other amenities can be found along the corridors in the form of milestones, wells and panothe, baolis provided to traders, troops and travellers.

While walking along the ruins of these Landmarks of the Past, one wonders how the travellers moved and rested in the good old days ? It instantly conjures up tales of the transit camps and the moving caravans with their simplistic splendour. The old world is behind us, but Chavni Lohagad strives to relive the glory, history and culture of the Maratha Empire.

Through travels and discoveries of this unique cultural setting, the co-founders of the E.S.V.1600 History Resort LPP are driven to pass on to the next generation the precious heritage of Maharashtra’s glorious past through their first venture Chavni, Lohagad.