OVERVIEW:
Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Shivaji Maharaj in 1646, at the age of 16. The hill has an elevation of 1,403 metres (4,603 ft) above sea level, making it the highest hill-fort in the district. The name derives from Prachanda (Marathi for huge or massive) and gad (Marathi for fort).
This fort is believed to have been constructed by the Shiva Panth in the 13th century. A Menghai Devi temple, also referred to as the Tornaji temple, is situated near the entrance of the fort. Malik Ahmed, a Bahamani ruler, captured this fort during the reign of Alauddin Khilji during the late 1470s.
In 1646, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort at the age of sixteen, thus making it one of the first forts that would become one of the forts of the Maratha empire. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj renamed the fort ‘ ‘Prachandagad’ ‘ as Torna, and constructed several monuments and towers within it.
In the 18th century, the Mughal empire briefly gained control of this fort after the assassination of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s son Chhatrapati Sambhaji raje. Aurangzeb, the then Mughal emperor, renamed this fort Futulgaib in recognition of the difficult defense the Mughals had to overcome to capture this fort. It was restored to the Maratha confederacy by the Treaty of Purandar.
The fort is about 50 km via Pabe ghat southwest of Pune in the Western Ghats of the Sahyadri mountain ranges at the base village Velhe. One can go from Pune via Satara road and take right at Nasarapur village. This distance is near about 65 km. It is the highest fort in Pune district.The Torna Fort is a popular destination for trekkers specially after the south-west monsoon, from September to December. Staying at fort isn’t allowed as per orders of District Collector, everyone is asked to leave the fort after 5:00pm. The Raigad, Lingana, Rajgad, Purandar fort, Sinhagad are seen from Torna.
DATE:
19th-20th November 2022 (Leaving By Saturday Night)
COST:
1399/- (Per person)
GROUP DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE
REPORTING POINT:
Nearby Shivajinagar railway station, Pune on 19th Nov at 11.30pm (For Pune People)
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.
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- 2/3 liters of water(Compulsory)
- Good Torch must with an extra battery
- Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek
- A proper backpack (No side bags and jholas)
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen.
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.
- Warm clothes (Jacket, Cap, and Muffler).
- Extra pair of clothes, napkin.
- Identity Proof.
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.
- Mosquito Repellent Cream.
- CIGARETTES, TOBACCO AND SUCH TYPE OF EATABLES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
- AVOID SINGLE USE OF PLASTIC.
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