
Bahadurgad
Range
Ahmadnagar
Altitude
502m
Difficulty
Easy
About Bahadurgad
Bahadurgad Fort (Pedgoan) stands proudly on the Bhima River bank, holding centuries of history.
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
Places to See
**Bahadurgad Fort: A Land Fort Gem** Located right in the base village, Bahadurgad is a historic land fort with scattered ruined structures. **Entry Points:** Two doors. Enter via the well-maintained village door. **Inside Highlights (Must-See\!):** * **Deities:** 5 tall Maruti statues & Bhairavnath Temple. * **Historic Temples:** Part of a group of 5 temples built during the Yadav period (Bhairavnath is one). *Note: Temples are not well-maintained; Bhairavnath temple's beauty is impacted by recent coloring.* * **Artifacts:** See Virgal, Satigal, Cannon Balls, a Deepmal, and a Shiva statue near the Bhairavnath temple. * **The Palace:** A 2-storied palace of Aurangzeb. Legend says Aurangzeb and Sambhaji Raje met here\! * **Views:** View the Bhima river bank from the ruined backside fencing. * **Exploration Time:** Allow \~3 hours for a complete visit.**Nearby Spots:** Before leaving, check out Shiddhtek Temple, Rashin Temple, and the Swinging Towers (Halte Manore).
Journey & Transport
Time to Reach
Travel Times: Pune-Daund (4 hrs), Bhigavan-Rasshin (5 hrs).
How to Reach
**Fort Details** * **Location:** Pedgoan village, Ahmednagar (20 kose from Shreegondh village). * **Built by:** Bahadurkhan.**How to Get There**1. **Via Daund:** * From Pune, reach Daund Phata (90km on Pune-Satara Highway). * Take the route towards Shreegondh village. * Cross the bridge over the Bhima river to reach Pedgoan. * *Travel time from Pune: \~4 hours.* 2. **Via Bhigavan:** * From Pune-Satara Highway, reach Bhigavan village. * Move towards Rasshin-Siddahtek road. * Pedgoan is 25km from Rasshin village.
Facilities
- StayTemple Stay: Accommodates 15-20 people (excluding monsoon season).
- FoodPlan your food arrangements!
- WaterDrinking water available near Goddess Temple.