About the place -
Fort Raigad which served as a capital of Maratha empire, initially known as Rairi and then rebuilt by Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj, a Hindu Maratha warrior in 16th century. It took 4 years (1670-1674) to build up the fort. Height of the fort is 2830 feet from the sea level and the base village is Raigadwadi or Nijampur situated 22 kms away from Mahad. Palace of Shivaji raje, Residence of their ministry, Nagarkhana, Baajarpeth, Jagadishwar Mandir, Vaadeshwar Mandir, Gangasagar lake, Hatti Talav, Kushavarta Lake, 12 take, Bhavani Tok, Takmak Tok, Hirkani cha Buruj, Maargiri cha Buruj, Khubladha Buruj, Daaru kothar, Shibandi chi Gharti, Maha Darwaja, Wagh Darwaja, Shiv Samadhi are certain places to see on the fort. One can see Forts like Lingana, Konkandiva, Torna, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Madhumakarandgad and Pachad cha Kot from the top of Raigad.
Photographs of Fort Raigad -
We invite you all to join us for this overnight trek to Raigad Fort on 19th and 20th October 2013.
Itinerary -
Meet at National Park Gate at 10:00 pm
Travel by private vehicle towards Raigad
Pick ups on the way at Andheri, BKC, Sion & Vashi
Saturday, 19th October 2013 -
Reach at the base of Raigad by 5:00 am
Start the hike to Raigad
Reach top by 8:30 am
Breakfast on top
Explore the fort
Lunch & rest
Explore the fort
Dinner and stay on the fort
Night Photography in a full moon night.
Sunday, 20th October 2013 -
Wake up early, freshen up
Breakfast at 7:30 am
Descend Raigad at 8:00 am
Visit Pachad cha Kot
Visit Gandharpale Caves (Optional)
Travel back towards Mumbai by 1:00 pm
Lunch on the way
Reach Mumbai by 8:00 pm
Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1250/- for members and Rs. 1300/- for others.
The above mentioned cost includes -
- Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai by non a/c private bus
- Meals - 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner
- Guide and expertise charges
- Stay at ZP dormitory or village house
- Mineral water and Cold drink charges
- Lunch on Sunday
To register for this event, contact us -
Hemant Naik: 9819786136
Sameer Patel: 9167848367
Note: One has to pay full amount in advance to register for this event.
Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account:
Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Colaba Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996
Hemant Naik: 9819786136
Sameer Patel: 9167848367
Note: One has to pay full amount in advance to register for this event.
Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account:
Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Colaba Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996
Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -
- A haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
- At least 2 Liters of water
- Extra set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
- Bedding Material / Sleeping Bag
- Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
- Torch with extra set of batterries
- Personal medicines required if any
- Identity Proof
- Smoking and possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
- Stay with the group.
- The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
- Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
- Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
- Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”