Bhairavgad fort is located in the Sahyadri mountains of the Indian state of
Maharashtra. Multiple mountains are named Bhairavgad including one near the Karad-Chiplun area, one near Malshej Ghat and third in the
Bhandardara
Bhandardara is a holiday resort village near Igatpuri, in the western ghats of India. The village is located in the Akole tehsil, Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra, about from Mumbai and from Ahmednagar.
Bhandardara sits by th ...
region in the neighborhood of Ghanchakkar the third highest peak of Sahyadris.
Geography
Bhairavgad is located in Shirpunje village 27 km from
Rajur
Rajur is a census town in Yavatmal district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Rajur is also known as Rajur Colliery. Geography
Rajur has an average elevation of 741 metres (2431 feet).
Demographics
India census, Rajur had a ...
in the
Akole taluka of
Ahmednagar district
Ahmednagar district (Marathi pronunciation: ™É¦(É™)mÉ™d̪nəɡəɾ is the largest district of Maharashtra state in western India. The historical Ahmednagar city is the headquarters of the district. Ahmednagar and Sangamner are largest cities in ...
.
Bhairavgad is accessible from Shirpunje village and Ambit village.
The fort is part of Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary and is covered by dense trees.
Many water tanks sit at the top of the hill, one containing potable water.
History
This fort is believed to be ancient and nearly 3000 years old. This fort is in ruins. Two big caves on the top host a shrine of Lord Bhairavnath and a hostel. The idol in the cave is carved and painted and in good condition.
Recently the Safety Climbing Initiative (SCI) and DurgPremi Giribhraman Sanstha made a rock climbing route.
References
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Forts in Maharashtra
Tourist attractions in Ahmednagar district