Rajgad (Ruling Fort) 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort. Treasures discovered from an adjacent fort was 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 1,400 m (4,600 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on any fort.
- First Capital Of Swarajya.
- Balekilla, Padmavati Machi, Suvela Machi, Sanjivani Machi.
- Wild Flowers.
- Walking through the Monsoon Clouds.
- Village Food.
What is included in the tour
- Transport by Non AC High Back Private Vehicle (Pune-Pune).
- Breakfasts,Packed Lunch, Hi-Tea.
- Energy Perks for the Trek.
- Expert Trek Leads from Team Via Ferrata.
- First aid kit available.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Dinner on Return Journey to Pune, Cold drinks, Mineral water, etc.
- Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals etc.
- Personal expenses of any kind.
- Insurance Coverage.
- Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include“.
Previous Night (Saturday)
10:30 p.m. - Meet Team Prawasvede at Office in Sadashiv Peth.
11.00 p.m. - Departure from Via Ferrata at Office in Sadashiv Peth.
Starting Point : Via Ferrata at Office in Sadashiv Peth.
Pickup Points : Via Ferrata Office,Dandekar Bridge,Rajaram Bridge,Vadagao Bk.
12:45 a.m. - Reach Base Village
01:00 a.m. - Start the Trek after instructions & Introduction.
02:30 a.m. - Reach Padmavati Temple on top of the Fort.
Rest till Wee Hours
*IMPORTANT – Latecomers will have to join us on the way or make their own arrangements to reach the starting point.
No Arguments will be entertained for the same.
Event Day (Sunday)
05:30 a.m. - Wake up Call.
Dump the Extra Luggage in the Temple & Explore the Fort
06:00 a.m. - Reach Suvela Machi by Sunrise & Explore the Area.
08:00 a.m. - Have Packed Breakfast.
Continue Exploration of the area followed by Bale Killa till Noon.
12:30 p.m. - Lunch at Padmavati Temple.
02:30 p.m. - Explore Padmavati Machi
03:30 p.m. - Head to Sanjivani Machi and Explore
06:00 p.m. - Start Descending to Pali Village
07:00 p.m. - Start Journey towards Pune.
09:00 p.m. - Reach Starting point via the same route.
We may come to Pune ONE Hour Before OR After the given time.
- Valid Identity Card
- Backpack (no sling bags, one side bags etc.)
- Hiking pants, Woolen pullover/ Gloves, Raincoat, Jacket,Cap/Hat, socks, Sunglasses, Torch
- Trekking equipment like trekking Shoes with good grip,trekking pole.
- Crepe Bandage (if you have one at home)
- Water bottle (Minimum 2-3 LTRs)
- Extra set of Clothes (to wear after the trek, in return journey)
- Some ready to eat food like plum cakes, fruits, dry fruits, chocolates, biscuits,etc.
- Any prescribed personal medicine (e.g.anti-allergic medicines suggested by doctor).
- *Covid-19 precautions : Carry Mask & small bottle of Sanitizer.
