Medium Grade Trek : Ideal for Fit people . [ 16km trek in one day]. There are few steep climb up and climb down, a bit adventure. Though you will have organizer support always please consider this while RSVP if you have fear of heights and we promise this will be one among your top 10 treks .
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Rajgad Fort (near Pune, India) is one of the most grand forts of the Sahaydris. It was Shivaji Maharaj's capital for 26 years. This fort is a must visit in any ones trekking/adventure list. One has to stay in the padmavati temple which can house 50 people. Water tanks provide water all over the year.
Torna fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj when he was just 16 years of age and was renamed as Prachandgad, which literally means a huge fort. Torna is located about 50 kms from Pune in the south-west direction near the village of Velhe. The fort stands 4604 feet high and is regarded as the tallest fort in the Pune region and second tallest in the Sahyadri region.
Rajgad Fort:
* Type: Hill Fort
* Height : 4180 feet
* Trekking Grade: Medium
* Base Village: Gunjavne
* Hours to Reach top : 2-3hrs
* Place to stay : Goddess Padmavathi Temple
* Water source : Padmavati Lake
* Fort Viewing time : 2-3 hrs
Torna Fort :
* Type: Hill Fort
* Height : 4200 feet
* Trekking Grade: Medium
* Base Village: Velhe
* Hours to Reach top : 2-3hrs
* Place to stay : Goddess Mengai Devi Temple
* Water source : Bokad tank near Mengai Devi temple, A small pond present near Kothi Darwaaja provides potable water.
* Fort Viewing time : 2-3 hrs
Basic Check List
A) Attire : light and stretchable trousers ; Avoid heavy jeans ; light winter wear (if it is cold); Shoes – sports used ones ; socks -2 pairs;
B) Medical Kit : Personal medicines if any : I will bring First aid stuff.. ( need to buy some fever tablets & glucose )
C) Food & Water : 3-4 litres per head (will buy in pune) ; you can buy energy drinks ; Food :Dry Fruits; Fruits; Salad Items; chocolates; biscuits ;Plum cakes.. ;
D) Things : Torch ; Pocket Knife ; Basic Magnetic Compass ; Good Rucksack or Backpack ; Camera; Soaps, Creams, Towel , Brush, Candles ; Match box/lighter
E) Bedding : (Sleeping Bag) + Sleeping Mat + Air Pillow (Optional) + Muffler or Monkey Cap
Please do not carry sling bags + Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Itinerary
Pune(Swar gate) -> Gunjavne -> Rajgad Fort ( Padmavathi Machee ) -> Bale killa/ Suvela machee -> Sanjeevani Machee -> 5 hr trek -> Budhal Machee -> Mengai temple -> Bini Dharwaja -> Velhe -> Pune (Mobes Ground)
The Schedule for 3 days is:
Day-1 12 Feb10
7am : Pune Station to Swar Gate Station
8am-10am : Bus to Gunjavne / Velhe ( 50km )
10am-11am : Pack Food/water other things..
11am-2pm : Trek to Rajgad ( 3hrs )
2pm-3pm : Lunch & Relax
3pm-6pm : Rajgad fort Exploration
7pm : Dinner at Padmavathi Temple /Sleep
Day-2 13 Feb
5am : Rajgad to Torna trek [ Early morning trek ]
1pm-2pm : Lunch ( Relax )
2pm -5pm: Rajgad to Torna trek
7pm : Dinner at Mengai Temple/ Sleep
Day-3 14 Feb
6am : Torna Fort Exploring
10am-1pm :Trek down (3hrs)
1pm-2pm : Lunch
2pm - 4pm : Back to pune
6pm : Back to hyderabad
Damages: (Rs 2,200) approx. ball park figure per head which inlcudes transpot /stay /food /expertise /supervision/ ..
Please bring your sleeping bag. [ It is very important that you pack everything in to one bag ]
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