Bhorgiriभोरगिरी
A small fort with rock-cut caves at the north end of the Bhimashankar ridge.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height750 m above sea level
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyBhorgiri, Khed
EntryFree
About Bhorgiri
Bhorgiri guards the northern approach to Bhimashankar and has rock-cut caves and cisterns near its base. Most people use it as one end of the ridge walk across to Bhimashankar itself, which passes through some of the finest forest in Pune district.
What to see and do
- Rock-cut caves at the base of the fort
- Ridge traverse across to Bhimashankar
- Bhimashankar sanctuary birdlife
- Bhorgiri village Shiva temple
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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