Type                               Bhaskargad is Hill fort.     

Difficulty level               Bhaskargad fort is medium trek. 

Height                             Bhaskargad is 3500 ft (1066 Meter) above sea level.     

Base village / District / Taluka   Nirgudpada / Nashik, Maharashtra, India.

The fort is said to be ancient and the satvaahan dynasty built the fort. It is proven because there are rock cut mountain steps in the mountains and stone-cut water cisterns covered with stones. The Yadavas of Devgiri controlled the fort from 1271 to 1308.

Later the region of devgiri went in the hands of Bahmani Rulers so as the bhaskargad also went in their control. In the year 1629 Shahaji raje revolted against the nizamshahi by which the fort went with Shahaji Raje. Mughals gained the control of Bhaskargad in the year 1633.
Shivaji Maharaj won the fort in 1670 with the help of moropant pingle but they couldn't hold the fort Mughals again gained the fort in the year 1688. The fishermen launched rebels against the Mughals in the year 1730 and won the fort.

But later it went with Peshwas and at last in the year 1818 British captured the fort. Bhaskargad is also known as Basgad in the trimbak range. Which is near the "Trimbakeshwar", known among the 12 "Jyotirlingas" in India.

The importance of the fort is that it was built to guard the 'Gonda' pass which was a trade route to reach Nashik from the West coast in ancient days. The mountains in this range were characteristically shaped to build the forts in which the fort of Bhaskargad was mainly a basalt rock mountain.

There are steps that take us to the main entrance cut through the mountain rock along the stone walls. The main entrance of the fort is buried under the soil a little crawling can take in the fort. On the fort there are only fort walls a few remnants of the houses and water cisterns on the top.

You can also plan to visit Harihar, Tribakeshwar, Anjaneri and Brahmagiri fort in 2-3 days.

Time to reach the top

It takes 2 hrs from base village of Bhaskargad fort. (Nirgudpada)

Minimum Duration 

1-2 days as there are many other spots nearby to Bhaskargad fort.

Best time to visit the fort

Any time you can visit Bhaskargad fort.

Water Availability 

No, water is not available on Bhaskargad fort, carry you own water.

Accommodation Availability

No, there is no accommodation available on the Bhaskargad.

Main Entrance, Stone walls, Soil, Crawling, Mountain.

way from Pune to Bhaskargad Fort

Pune to Bhaskargad By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Trimbakeswar, distance between Pune to Trimbakeshwar is 160 kms, and from Trimbakeshwar there are local transport available to Nirgudpada (base village), which is 20 kms from Trimbakeshwar.

Pune to Bhaskargad By Train

From Pune junction to Nashik there are trains available, Pune junction to Nashik is around 271 kms, from Nashik there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport available to Trimakeshwar, which is 43 kms from Nashik railway station, from Trimbakeshwar there is local transport available to Nirgudpada (base village), which is 20 kms from Trimbakeshwar. 

Pune to Bhaskargad By Road

Route of Pune to Bhaskargad Fort 

Pune - Chakan - Rajgurunagar - Manchar - Naraygaon - Alephata - Sagamner - Nashik - Trimbakeshwar - Nirgudpada - Bhaskargad.

Way from Mumbai to Bhaskargad Fort

Mumbai to Bhaskargad By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses and Volvo buses available to Trimakeshwar, distance between Mumbai to Trimbakeshwar are 169 kms, from Trimbakeshwar there is local transport available to Nirgudpada (base village), which is 20 kms from Trimbakeshwar.

Mumbai to Bhaskargad By Train

From Mumbai there are trains available to Nashik, from Mumbai to Nashik is around 128 kms, from Nashik there are ST (State Transport) buses or local transport available to Trimakeshwar, which is 43 kms from Nashik railway station , from Trimbakeshwar there are local transport available to Nirgudpada (base village), which is 20 kms from Trimbakeshwar.

Mumbai to Bhaskargad By Road

Route of Mumbai to Bhaskargad Fort 

Mumbai - Thane West - Padgha - Asangaon - Khardi - Igatpuri - Nashik - Trimbakeshwar - Nirgudpada - Bhaskargad.

Harihar fort

This is medium grade trek with a height of 3500 feet above the sea level situated in nashik. It is located in the trimbak range and had much importance in earlier period. It is surrounded by the forts of Basgad (Bhaskargad), Utvad, hills of Fani and trimbakgad on the one part and second part with the forts of Anjaneri and Hargad..

There are rock-carved steps to reach the fort. A secret door is on the edge of the fort basically for the emergency exit. We can see the temples of lord Hanuman and lord Shiva, a small pond in front of these temples is mostly potable and can be used for drinking. Shelter is available on the fort in which around 12-14 persons can stay. Five cisterns are on the fort beside the palace among which one is suitable for drinking.

Anjaneri fort

This fort stands at a height of 4200 feet and is an easy-grade trek. It is the birthplace of lord Hanuman which is historically important. Lord Hanumans mothers name was 'Anjani' hence the fort is called as Anjaneri.

There are caves which are carved out by the people Jain religion. Anjani mata temple is big temple on the fort and also the shelter for the peoples who come to visit the Anjaneri fort. Caves are also on the fort which is called the 'Seeta caves' In this cave 10-12 people can stay in caves are have carvings on their walls.

Besides this, there is a citadel and temple of 'Anjani Mata' seeing the fort perimeter of the fort is large.

Hargad

Hargad is on a height of 4450 feet above sea level and a medium-grade trek. It is a taller fort than the Mulher in this region. We can see fortification walls and there remnants, ruins of some temples, 2-3 water cisterns none of this hold potable water.

Caves have a temple of the goddess Kapaar Bhavani. Nothing much can be seen on the fort it can be completed in one hour. Besides this, you can walk towards Mulher Fort or get down at the base village.