Pabargad Fort
Bhandardara, Ahmednagar
If you are looking for a rugged high fort above Bhandardara, Pabargad is a great choice. The climb from Guhire takes about 3 hours through rock patches and past rock-cut caves, up into the Kalsubai range. High summit cisterns and a Shivlinga mark the top, and the views over the Bhandardara reservoir are expansive. It sits in famous trekking country yet stays quiet. A strong pick for a Bhandardara weekend when you want something harder than the usual circuit.
Why go
- Rock-cut caves beside the ascent
- High summit cisterns and Shivlinga
- Bhandardara reservoir views
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Take transport on the Bhandardara-Sangamner route to Guhire. Start behind the Hanuman temple, climb to the plateau and follow the rock wall toward the fort; allow about three hours.
Things to carry
The approach is long with rock patches and most tanks are not potable. Go with a local guide, carry water, avoid wet conditions and do not trust surface appearance of cave-tank water.
FAQs
How difficult is it?
Medium.
How long should visitors allow?
About 3 hours from Guhire.
Is water dependable?
Carry your own treated drinking water even where tanks are reported.