Bhaskargad

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Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad
भास्करगड ,बसगड
Nashik district, Maharashtra
Bhaskargad fort from Village Dahalewadi
Bhaskargad Fort, Basgad
Coordinates	19°54′14.3″N 73°25′50.4″E / 19.903972°N 73.430667°E / 19.903972; 73.430667
Type	Hill fort
Height	3500 ft
Site information
Owner	VIK local authority
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Ruins
Site history
Materials	Stone

"Bhaskargad Fort, alternatively known as Basgad Fort, is a hill fort situated within the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. Part of the Trimbak hill range, it lies in proximity to Harihar Fort. Located approximately 48 kilometers away from Igatpuri, Bhaskargad Fort is recognized as a favored site for activities such as trekking and hiking."

History

This fort was built during the period of

There are two routes to reach the base village of Dahalepada. One route is from Khodala and the other from Igatpuri. The nearest town is Igatpuri, which is 48 km from Nashik and 121 km from Mumbai. There are hotels at both Igatpuri and Ghoti.

The trekking path starts from the hillock south of Dahalepada. The route is very safe and wide. The trekking route passes through the scrub forest until it reaches an open ridge that is connected to the fort. It takes about an hour to reach the scarp of the hill on which the fort is situated. The route then takes a long traverse behind the hillock. There are many overhangs on the scarp. The traverse is very safe and passes through Karvi shrubs until it reaches the rock-cut steps.

The climb on the steps is very easy. The parent rock is cut in a helical shape, and the steps are carved out of it. Half of the path is now covered with boulders and stones. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the top of the fort.

Night stay on the fort is not possible since there is no water and no accommodation facility. It is advised to carry enough water for this trek since there is no water on the route or on the fort.

Architectural Features

There is one main gate on the main entrance path of the fort. The main entrance gate and the rock-hewn steps are carved from the same rock. There is a rock-hewn water cistern on the fort. There is a crude idol of Veer Maruti on the fort. It takes about thirty minutes to visit all places on the fort.^[3]

Gallery

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  Main entrance gate
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  Rock cut steps
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  Veer maruti

See also

• List of forts in Maharashtra
• List of forts in India

References