iCampers: Rohida

Saturday 7 September 2019

Rohida - Aug 2019

Had a lovely trek to fort Rohida. The Windy fort was a great experience to enjoy the gusty wind with rains on the way to the fort. The greener, the waterfalls and the clouds made it such a wonderful experience, which is too tough to put in words. So most of the story is getting covered in these photos..

Thursday 16 August 2018

Rohida Trek - Aug 2018

The Fort of Rohida, also known as Vichitragad or Binicha Killa. It is situated in the valley of Rohid in the Basin of Neera River about 6 miles south of Bhor.

This historic fort is known to be from the period of Yadavas. Carvings on the 3rd entrance gate of the fort suggest that the fort was modified by Mohammad Adil-Shah. Shivaji Maharaj won the fort from the hands of Bandal-Deshmukh of Rohid in a close battle. After the battle, many officials along with Bajiprabhu Deshpande, a chief administrator of Bandals, were inducted into Swarajya movement.

A series of Ganesh idols can be seen on the frame of the first entrance gate. Second gate is just 15 to 20 steps ahead. Next, a 57 steps climb takes to the third entrance gate of the fort. This gate is strongly built and has some artistic carvings on it. Entering through the gate, one can see the remnants of two building structures. One of which might be a courtyard while other presumably be the residence of the Fort Commander (Killedar). Walking along the left side leads to a temple of ‘Lord Rohidmalla’ or ‘Bhairoba’ in common language. Idols of ‘Lord Ganesh’, ‘Bhairoba’ and ‘Bhairavi’ can be seen inside.