Bahula Fort - A Fort to Visit at your Own Risk! (one can literally die here)

The forts situated on the peaks of the Sahyadri have become inaccessible for many reasons. Some forts are famous for their inaccessibility due to its difficult terrain, some forts have become inaccessible due to British encroachment, but some forts have become inaccessible for nomads as they are under the control of the army. Bahula is one such fort under the control of the army. The fort is an arena for Army's artillery training. As the practice is closed on Sundays, some fort lovers visit the fort, but it is somewhat dangerous to go there as live cannon balls are scattered in the area. It is said that artillery training is off during Sundays, although sometimes the training starts on Sunday too, so you should decide to go to the fort with full information. Ambebahula is a village near the fort, to reach Bahula fort. some of the villagers go to the fort on Sundays to collect debris so you should seek their help to see the fort at your own risk. Forts like Aundha, Patta, Bitangad, Alang, Madan, and Kulang to the west, Gadgada to the northwest, Anjaneri, and Ranjangiri to the north can be seen from the top of this fort. The caves on the fort and the footpaths carved in the rock show that the fort was built in ancient times. Considering the power of Marathas in this area during Shivaji Maharaj’s period, it can be guessed that this fort should also be a part of Swarajya. After the fall of Peshwa in 1818, Captain John Briggs, an English officer, took possession of Bahula fort and damaged it. This news is reported in the Nashik Gazetteer. Source: Durgabharari ____________ My social's, Instagram:   / niharshrotri