Fort : Rohida

Distance	66 km	Height	3650 ft / 1110 m
Days	1 day	Difficulty	Simple
Base Village	Bazarwadi	District	Pune
Shelter	About 5 to 7 people can be accomodated in the temple.

Overview

The Rohida fort is located to the south of Bhor - a historical sansthan. It is popularly known as Vichitragad and Binicha killa. Reaching Pune, one can catch a ST going to bhor and then to Bazarwadi, which is hardly 4-5 km from Bhor. Rohida or Vichitragad is situated about 15 Km from Bhor village. It is one of the southmost forts in Pune district. Rohida is barren in Summer or Winter but With monsoon it is filled with lush green grass.

Places of Interest

The top is quite barren and doesn't hold too many remnants. However, ancient Rohideshwar mandir, different styled bastions, water reservoirs is seeing
Rohida is famous for torrent wind !! If you haven't experienced the wind during monsoon months on Rohida fort then you don't know what it is !! Apart from this points of attraction are Rohideshwar Mandir, few big water tanks, Chor Darvaja, Buruj (bastion) on North East Face, Chuna grinding wheel.

History

Rohida was built during the reign of the Yadavas.Post 1656, this fort became a part of Shivaji Maharaja's Swarajya. In 1666, the Moghuls conquered the fort but could not hold it for long. On June 24, 1670, Shivaji Maharaj recaptured the fort.

How to Reach

Pune-Shivapur-Kapurhol-Bhor-Bajarwadi (66KM)
From Swargate Bus stand in Pune board any bus to the Bhor, then by local transport go to Bajarwadi.

Food Facility

Arrange yourself.

Drinking Water Facility

Water cistern near first darwaja (gate).