RAJGAD TREK

OVERVIEW:

Rajgad is a hill fort situated in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. Formerly known as Murumdev, the fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort. Treasures discovered from an adjacent fort called Torna were used to completely build and fortify the Rajgad Fort.

The Rajgad Fort is located around 60 km (37 mi) to the south-west of Pune and about 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Nasrapur in the Sahyadris range. The fort lies 1,376 m (4,514 ft) above the sea level. The diameter of the base of the fort was about 40 km (25 mi) which made it difficult to lay siege on it, which added to its strategic value. The fort’s ruins consist of palaces, water cisterns, and caves. This fort was built on a hill called Murumbadevi Dongar (Mountain of the Goddess Murumba). Rajgad boasts of the highest number of days stayed by Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj on any fort.

The fort has stood witness to many significant historic events including the birth of Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj’s son Rajaram. on the death of Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj’s wife Saibai, the return of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from Agra, the burial of Afzal Khan’s head in the Mahadarwaja walls of Balle Killa, the strict words of Sonopant Dabir to Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj.

The Rajgad Fort was also one of the 12 forts that Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj kept when he signed the Treaty of Purandar in 1665, with the Mughal general Jai Singh I, leader of the Mughal forces. Under this treaty, 23 forts were handed over to the Mughals.

DATE:

26th-27th November 2022 (Leaving By Wednesday Night)

COST:

1399/- (Per person)
GROUP DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE

REPORTING POINT:

• Nearby Shivajinagar railway station, Pune on 26th November at 11.00pm (For Pune People).
  

HIGHLIGHTS:

1. SANJEEVANI MACHEE
2. PADMAVATEE MACHEE – This machee is one of the important structures on the fort. During the Maratha rule, this machee was used as a stronghold to protect the fort.
3. PADMAVATI TEMPLE – This is the temple of goddess Padmavati. Many trekkers use this as an shelter for overnight treks.
4. RAMESHWARAM TEMPLE – This is another small temple which lies in the frontyard of Padmavati temple. It is a temple of lord Shiva. This again can be used for night stays and can accomodate 5-6 persons.
5. ALU DARWAJA – During old days, this door was used to go to Torna fort. The structure of the door is in ruins now.
6. PALI DARWAJA – This is the main door of Rajgad which is still intact. Even the surrounding structures are still intact.Trekkers who take the Pali route have to enter the fort via this door.
7. SUVELA MACHEE
8. BALEKILLA
9. VIEW OF TORNA AND SINHAGAD

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TREK :

•  Breakfast and Lunch at base village
• Tea in the morning
• Local guidance
• First aid and first responder assistance in case required
• Forest Entry if any.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TREK :

• Train tickets.
• Any personal expense.
• Any other charges not mentioned above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.

CONTACT US:

• Gautam Patil
  +91 9960757124
• Nilesh  Jagtap
  +91 8308287715
• Sanket Jagtap
  +91 8975031198

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