Rohida / Vichitragad Fort Maharashtra

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Rohida / Vichitragad Fort
Maharashtra

 

Rohida fort / Vichitragad Fort is a fort located 10 km from Bhor, Pune district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Pune district. The fort restoration is done by the Shree Shivdurga Samvardhan committee with the help of forest dept. and local villagers.


 

History

 

Like many other forts in Maharashtra This fort was built during Yadava period. According to the inscription on the third gate, Mohammed Adil Shah of Bijapur had repaired this fort on May 1656. Shivaji Maharaj won the fort from the hands of Bandal-Deshmukh of Rohida in a close battle. The conflict resulted in the death of Krishnaji Bandal. After the battle, many officials along with Bajiprabhu Deshpande, a chief administrator of Bandals, were inducted into Swarajya movement. Rohida was among the 23 forts Shivaji handed over to Mughals ( to Aurangzeb Alamgir) during the Treaty of Purandar (1665).


On 24 June 1670 this fort was again captured by Shivaji Maharaj.The Kanhoji Jedhe had patronage over the entire Bhor state and half of the Rohida Fort along with some patches of land. Further Moghuls captured this fort. This fort was under the control of Pantsachiv of Bhor State,till the Indian independence.


GETTING THERE


Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses available to Lonavala all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly

The nearest town is Bhor which is 61 km from Pune.

 

The base village of the fort is Bajarwadi which is 7 km from Bhor.


 

ENTRY FEES


There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID is needed.


Places to visit on the Rohida Fort

·       Rohideshwar Mandir

·       Main door of fort

·       Water Cisterns

·       Water Reservoirs

·       The main entrance gate has a Ganesh patti and Miharab

·       There is a rock cut water cistern near the second gate.

·       There are idols of Lion and Sharabha on the second gate.


·       There are seven Bastions on the fort, they are

o   Shirawale Buruj,

o   Patane buruj,

o   Damugade buruj,

o   Waghjai Buruj,

o   Fatte Buruj

o   Sadar buruj.

OPENING/ CLOSING TIMINGS AND DAYS


The fort is open 24 Hrs to general public for all days of the week. One has to show their ID to enter the fort and for foreign nationals, passport is mandatory. It comes under Maharashtra tourism and department also promotes the heritage site. This fort is a must visit place if you are going on a Maharashtra tour.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT


The best time to visit Rohida is during the rainy season.

For people who like camping, winter is ideal.








Note
The Images which have been used here are from travelling freaks who have been wandering out there in nature sharing their experiences about how to do If images which are here are by them only, If you have any problem or query please do mail me and also suggestions are welcomed
Location: Pune, Maharashtra 412206, India

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