Rohida (Vichitragad)रोहिडा
Three well-preserved gates and gentle gradients, a great family fort near Bhor.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Kind of placeForts
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height1080 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyBajarwadi, Bhor
EntryFree
About Rohida (Vichitragad)
A well-preserved little fort above Bhor with three intact gateways and six bastions. The gradient is gentle, the trail obvious, and the whole thing takes under three hours, an ideal family fort that still feels like a real one.
What to see and do
- Three intact fortified gateways
- Six bastions around the plateau
- Rohideshwar temple
- Persian and Devanagari inscriptions on the gates
- Views over the Bhor and Neera valleys
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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