KENJALGAD FORT, KENJALGAD TREK

Kenjalgad is a beautiful fort located to the south of Pune near Bhor. During the early days it was also called as Ghera Khelanja and Mohangad. There is not much to see on the fort as most of the structures are not intact, but its definitely worth visiting considering the beautiful plateu on the fort. The walls of the fort, however, are still intact. It's denitely a quick getaway from our city life.

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DIFFICULTY LEVEL:Easy
Height: 4268 ft
Time for trekking: 1 hour from the base

A small Hill-fort located in Bhor region near Pune.

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Route from Pune: You have to get on the NH4 and head towards Satara. After the first toll on NH4 and after crossing the left turn on "Prati Balaji" there is an exit to the right called Bhor Phata. You got to take this right and head towards Bhor Village.
From Bhor you will have to ask the locals for the road to Korle Village from where actual trek starts.This base village is common for both Kenjalgad and Raireshwar fort. Both Kenjalgad and Raireshwar treks can be covered in one day, so if you leave early from Pune, it would be ideal if you complete both the treks in one day.

Wondering about the road condition?

The roads are perfect till Bhor. But from Bhor onwards, the road is not so good. If you have a car with a low ground clearance, you should avoid driving in the ghat area. Also be careful during the rainy season as the road gets quite bad and slippery.

What to see at Kenjalgad: 

  1. Perfect entrance with Stairs - Huge Rock blocks that were carved as stairs
  2. Flat-top of the fort which is spread over miles
  3. Walls of the Fort
  4. Beautiful views of the valleys nearby.
  5. We were even lucky to see a Deer on our way back.

Difficulty Level and other useful tips: Kenjalgad trek is a simple trek and does not require much efforts or trekking experience. Reaching to the top of the fort takes just 40 minutes, however there are a few slippery patches enroute.The villages here are pretty remote, so if there are any females in your group, ensure that the group is large. One last advice would be to ensure that you carry water and packaged food from the city itself. Finding good food or water at the base village of Kenjalgad is just not possible.

There is a scarcity of water in this area and the villagers themselves get water via tankers. They are used to that water, but that water defnitely wont suit folks from the city.

Camping and Food: There's plenty of space on the Fort where you can setup your camp. Carry your own tents as there's no natural shelter here. Best season for overnight treks here is the winter season. During the monsoon season, it rains pretty heavily and staying overnight would not be a pleasant experience.

For food, there are no restaurants or shops at Kenjalgad. So carry your own packed food from the city itself. You can also carry Maggi or Rice which you can cook over a Bonfire.

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