RAJGAD
per person
Information
- Trip Name: Rajgad Trek
- Time: 2 days 1 night
- Difficulty: Medium
- Base: Gunjavane village
- Height: 4,514 ft
The Rajgad Fort trek takes you on a two-day adventure to the “king of all forts”. It is one of the most beautiful and highly preferred treks by seasoned trekkers as well as beginners. The terrain is not too difficult to climb and provides you with just the right amount of thrill as you climb to a really important fort for the state of Maharashtra.
Rajgad fort is known for its majesty and architectural marvel. It also has rich Maratha history attached to it, making the fort stand out among other forts in the western ghats. At an altitude of 4,514 ft above sea level, the Rajgad fort is located near Pune. The fort was initially built on the Murumb Devacha Dongar hill with a diameter of 40 km. The majestic size of the fort made it difficult for anyone to lay siege and capture it. However, the Marathas were successful in capturing the fort by making strategic decisions under the leadership of Chbhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Rajgad remained the capital of the Maratha empire and the residence of Shivaji Maharaj for a period of 26 long years, following which he shifted to Raigad. The fact that it was his residence is one of the reasons why the fort was built beautifully and with high precision.
The long stay by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made the Rajgad fort the center of various historic events, including the birth of his son Rajaram 1 and the death of his queen Saibai. Moreover, Rajgad was one of the 17 forts that Shivaji Maharaj kept while signing the Treaty of Purandar in 1665.
The thrilling Rajgad fort trek will provide you with a picturesque view of the Sahyadri range and the majestic for itself. Nature and history enthusiast in you is bound to be pleased and mesmerized by this highly memorable trek. Along with the fort, you will also witness the fortification of three plateaus – Padmavati Machi, Suvela Machi, and Sanjivani Machi. These plateaus add to the architectural beauty of the fort. You will also encounter many water cisterns, temples, and ashrams along the way as you climb up to the Rajgad fort.
Once you reach the top, you can enjoy the view of surrounding forts, including Torna, Raigad, Lingana, Sinhagad, Purandar, Vajragad, Rohida, Mangalgad, Raireshwar, and the Mahabaleshwar mountain range. The high altitude of the fort provides you with an uninterrupted view of the surrounding hills and reservoirs, adding to the overall beauty of the trek. Some of the other notable marvels that can be witnessed from the top include Pratapgad, Makarandgad, Varandha ghat, Gopya ghat, Madhe ghat, Visapur, Tung, Raigad, Lohgad, and Tikona.
Overall, the beauty of the Rajgad fort trek lies in the thrilling journey to the top and admiring the majestic architecture of the same.
Highlights Of The Trek
- The fort and its architecture
- The view of surrounding hills and forts from the top
- A natural hole in the wall at Suvela Machi
- An elephant-like structure on Suvela Machi
DAY 01 :
DAY 02 :
- Rs.1300/- Per Person
- Rs. 1000/- Advance Fee (Compulsory & Non-Refundable)
- Traveling by Non AC Bus (Mumbai – Rajgad - Mumbai).
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch (Veg-NonVeg).
- Well Trained Trek Leaders, Safety Gears, Basic First Aid, etc. relate to the trek.
- Personal Expenses.
- First Day & Last Day Dinner is not included.
- Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Good haversack bag to put in all the things to be carried.
- Wear Full Trakpant, Tshirt or Full Shirt 2 pair A bottle of water (2 ltr), Camera(optional), Raincoat, Jacket, Eletrol powder, 2 lemon, some snack,biscuit.
- Personal medicine & plastic bag,odomas or same brand.
- A good Trekking shoes, towel and extra clothes, Sleeping Bag, Chadar, Torch.
- Anyone original photo ID proof.
- Empty Tiffin Box, Small Plate, Bowl.
- Avoid wearing Gold and other Jewellery (at your own risk).
- BHATKE ADVENTURE reserves the right to close the registration early or extend the date of registration.
- Registration Fee is non refundable.
- BHATKE ADVENTURE reserves the right to change, alter or cancel a trip due to any reason which might not be in the best interest of your safety, like dangerous water levels, landslides, extreme weather conditions, due to any unforeseen circumstances, etc.
- Trekker should have carry a valid ID proof & should also follow covid regulations like wear a mask, carry sanitizer, etc.
- The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone, so we should respect & enjoy the beauty of the respective region.
- Do not litter the local sites or campsites. Consumption of Alcohol/Drugs /Smoking / Any other intoxicant during the trek is strictly prohibited. Any kind of Misbehaving activity with participants or local aspects is also offensive.
- Do not wear tight-fitted clothes as they might hinder with your movement during the trek.
- Do not carry valuables like Jewellery or expensive electronics.