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Bhairavgad (Koynanagar)

Bhairavgad comes under the regions of Koyananagar. The significance of forts here is that they are away from the actual range and hence are invisible from long distance. The main attraction of these forts is the dense forest. This fort has been declared as sanctuary. All the villages once situated are moved out from the sanctuary. Buses are available to reach at the base village.

Fact File

Location: Koyana Forest

Distance from major cities:
Mumbai - 220 km
Pune - 180 km

Villages at Foothills: Helvak

Altitude: 2884 ft (879 m)
Latitude: 17°19'32"N
Longitude: 73°40'51"E

Best time to visit: Throughout the year. Best during winter and summer

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topHistory

The construction on this fort indicates that this fort was mainly used to keep check on the surrounding area. However no mention of this fort is available in the history.

topAttractions

There is a very big temple on the fort. This temple is well built and very beautiful. In the temple 2-3 ft long idols of Goddess Bheri, Goddess Tula and Shree Vaghjai are seen. We find many carvings on this temple. Tulsi Vrindavan and Shivling are seen in front of the temple. 2-3 pillars are also seen. Opposite to it there is another temple of Lord Shiva.

From the temple the descending way takes us at the bastions of the fort. Further we see the remnants of the entrance. From here take left and come at backside of the fort. Here there are two water reservoirs. This water is potable. From the fort we can see the dense forests of Koyana. Top of the fort is not very big. So 2 hours are enough to see the fort. If we stand before the temple and descend down the right side way for 5 minutes, we come near a water reservoir. However, here water is available only till the month of March.

topReaching There

By Air -
Nasik is the nearest Airport. But it has only one flight from Mumbai. Thus it is suggested to fly to Mumbai or Pune and drive down.
By Rail -
Nasik Road is the nearest rail head.
By Road -
From Nasik one needs to reach Satana or Taharabad. Only 2 buses ply to the foothills of the for, and hence one needs to plan the trek well.

topTrek Routes

Helwak village Route (Grade : Easy) - 6 hrs
To come here, alight at Chiplun or Karad. On Chiplun-Karad road after crossing Kumbharli Ghat, one comes near Helwak Phata. From here we come at Ramghal within an hour. Take the way going upward from Ramghal. One can go to the fort from Juna Vaghona. It takes about 6 hours to reach the top.
Durgawadi Route (Grade : Easy) - 3 hrs
For this way, we have to come at Chiplun. From Chiplun, one should reach Durgvadi, which is situated at the base of the fort. Bus from Chiplun to Durgvadi starts at 8 a.m. It takes approximately 1 hour. From Durgvadi, the way to the fort goes through the forest. It takes about 3 hours. Though this way is straight, it is little hectic. The way from the village Gavhare also connects here. No water Sis available on the way.
Gavhare Route (Grade : Easy) - 3 hrs
The way towards Gavhare is before the village Durgvadi. One can come at Gavhare by this road. From here 3 hours are enough to reach the top.

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Accommodation

The Bhairavnath temple can easily shelter around 30 people.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 July 2007 )

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