Rohilgad

Rohilgad

Maharashtra, JalnaDay hikes

Range

Rohilgad

Altitude

213m

Difficulty

Medium

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About Rohilgad

Rohilgad Fort: Built on a hill in Jalna district (Ambad taluka). Named after its base village. Why it matters: This fort guarded a crucial trade route connecting the Yadav capital, Devgiri, to the important market town of Ambad. The region is mostly flatland, making its hill location strategic.

Best time to visit

Open Year Round

Places to See

Explore the Fort! Located on the hill behind the village. Start your climb from the cleft between the fort and the adjoining hill. * **10 min trail:** Reach a cultivated farm area. * **Take a left:** 5 minutes to rock-cut caves. * Cave roof supported by nine pillars. * Dried water tank (steps for access). * Porches (3x3 size) opposite the entrance. * Small cave on the left. * **Head back to cleft** to ascend the fort. * **10 min climb:** Reach the fortified wall (remains visible to the right). Dried water tank below the wall.**Fort Top:** * Reach a plateau, proceed left. * Near the village side: Remains of a mansion and a dried water tank. * Proceeding to the summit: Pass a stone structure and remains of another structure (great views\!). * From here, move to the plateau on the right. Dried lake is here. * Ahead: Big ditch with Babool trees. Find a rock-cut water tank built on 12 pillars in the ditch. * Tour completes at the southernmost point.Total visit time: ~30 minutes.

Journey & Transport

Time to Reach

20 min from Rohilgad Village

How to Reach

How to Reach Rohilgad Fort: Jalna is connected by road/rail. Distance: Jalna-Rohilgad is 40 kms via the Jalna-Ambad route. Public Transport:1. Take an S.T. bus from Jalna to Ambad. 2. Limited buses run from Ambad to Rohilgad.Driving: Reach Rohilgad directly from Jalna (bypass Ambad).

Facilities

  • StayNo Accommodation Facilities Available
  • FoodNo Food Facility
  • WaterNo drinking water available.