Bhairavgad(Moroshi)
Range
Malshej
Altitude
1219m
Difficulty
Very difficult
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About Bhairavgad(Moroshi)
Best time to visit
All year round / Check local forecast
Places to See
Explore the Citadel (Dyke) Base: No remains on the summit. Near the citadel base, find a water tank. Look right for a crescent-shaped cave—requires technical climbing! Eastern Edge: Spot another crescent cave 50 ft high—also needs technical climbing. Bhairavgad Cleft: Circumvent the citadel to find the cleft between Bhairavgad and the adjoining hill. See rock-cut steps here. Crawl Cave: Climb 50 steps to a 4x2x8 ft rock-cut cave, requiring crawling to enter. It's closed on four sides, with a crescent-cut top (5 ft high). Note the holes for wooden shelter rods on one wall. Upper Ascent: Steps are devastated. Prepare for a 150 ft rock patch climb using ropes, leading to more rock-cut steps (steep valley on one side). Pass two dried-up water tanks. Fort's Peak: Follow the path through shrubs/cactus to the East-West peak. Amazing views of the Naneghat to Harishchandragad region!
Journey & Transport
How to Reach
How to Reach the Fort **Base Village:** Moroshi (near Vaishakhare/Naneghat drop point). **Get There:** Use the Mumbai-Kalyan-Murbad-Malshej ghat route. **Route 1: Jay Malhar Restaurant Trail**1. From Moroshi towards Malshej Ghat, find the police check post and Jay Malhar restaurant. 2. Opposite the restaurant, take the path into the jungle (10 min walk to a dried stream). 3. Take the left path and ascend. 4. Cross 2 hills to reach a plateau (intersection point). 5. Cross 1 more level to reach the Fort Summit. * Base to Summit: \~2 hours. 6. **Citadel/Dyke:** 20 min further. 7. **Cleft Access:** Circumvent the east edge of the dyke (20 min). 8. **Climbing the Citadel:** Requires ropes (\~1 hour).**Route 2: Fort Bhairavgad Caves Route**1. Look for the Forest Department sign board past the police check post: “Fort Bhairavgad caves route.” 2. Follow the path alongside this sign through fields on the hill slopes. 3. This path connects to Route 1.
Important Notes
Climb Time: Moroshi Base to Fort Summit (2 hours). Summit to Dyke/Citadel Base (20 min). Caution: Technical climbing expertise required. Bring a 300 rope. Expert climbers can free climb. Avoid June-October visits.
Facilities
- StayStay in Moroshi village or check out highway restaurants for an overnight stay.
- FoodBYOF! Order food from local restaurants or Moroshi village houses.
- WaterWater Tank: Year-Round Supply at Citadel Base.