Name: Pune
Rating: 3.5

Rohida Trek, Pune Overview

Rohida, or Vichitragad as it is also known, is a Fort nearest to Pune, a destination which is a must on every trekker's to-do list. The windy, beautiful and spectacular fort is located in the Western Ghats near Bhor Village around 61km away from the city of Pune. The fort was built during the Yadava rule and was one of the 23 forts handed over by Marathas to the Mughals in the Treaty of Purandar. The base village of the trek is Bajarwadi, around 7km away from Bhor. Stay and food arrangements can be found at Bajarwadi and Khanapur villages. You can also stay at the top of the fort at Rohidmalla.

The trek is rather easy, which gives you all the more opportunity to take in and lose yourself in all the beauty that this hill has to offer. Satisfy the nature lover, adventure junkie and history enthusiast in yourself all at once with a visit to the amazing Rohida Fort. There are three gates towards the entrance of the fort. The second gate is identified by the rock-cut water cistern from which water can also be used for drinking purposes.

Trek Routes

This trek to the Fort of Rohida or Vichitragad will rejuvenate you and is sure to be trek you never forget. The route starts directly from the base village of Bajarwadi, and the route is pretty straightforward with a terrain that will seem like cake walk even for the most inexperienced of you. There are many points of interest on the route of the trek, even before you reach the Fort, such as the ancient Rohideshwar Temple, which is place compel you to visit. The temple has an ambience to it that makes it extremely special and the stories surrounding it, told by the locals, will leave you pondering the mysteries of the universe. Other interesting points are the Chor darwaja or the various water cisterns. As this place is so close to the city, a one day trip to help you overcome the stresses of city life is an amazing idea.

How to reach Rohida Trek

Rail: Pune is a major city of Maharashtra, connected by the railways with almost every state in India. Beyond Pune, hiring jeeps and booking busses is the only option available.
Road: Going by is the option available option to get to Bajarwadi. From Swargate Bus Depot, in Pune, board any bus to Bhor. Many will be available as these busses run in frequent intervals. After reaching Bhor, hire a private jeep that will take you to Bajarwadi, the base village. Pune is only a short distance of 65 kms from Bhor so this journey will hardly take long. From Mumbai, Bhor is around 216 kms.