Overnight Trek to Rajgad on 6th & 7th Dec 2014

Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj had spent about 26 years of his life on the fort Rajgad. He ruled over the Maval mulukh around Pune and Rajgad is a witness of most of the major incidents happened in Shivaji Maharaj's personal and political life. We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a trek to fort Rajgad to hear those important historical events and to explore places where those happened. The information will be provided by a well known personality - Shri Sadanand Apte. 

Join Nisarga Bhraman as we embark on a journey to one of the Mightiest of all forts, Rajgad on 6th and 7th December 2014.

Brief Info about Rajgad -

Height: 4182 ft
Grade: Medium
Time: Approximate 2 to 2.5 hrs from base villages Gunjavane / Pal
Location: Pune




Rajgad – The King of all the forts to the 40 Kms south-west of Pune, where Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj had stayed for 25 years. 
The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaus (Machee) namely Padmavati Machi, Suvela Machi and Sanjivani Machi, and at the center is the Balekilla. 

Padmavati Machi - Places to see on this plateau are Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Ammunition Storage Room, Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjivani Machi -  A huge, beautiful and royally constructed machi has a three layered fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machi - Another grand machi to east has many secret routes and doorways. Places to see on this plateau are double-stepped fortified structure, Nedhe, a triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it, remains of settlements of the renowned military leaders like Tanaji Malusare etc.

Bale Killa - The highest part of the fort has remains of palaces, water cisterns and a cave. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

Itinerary - 

Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park- Main Gate, Borivali at 10:30 pm sharp on Friday 5th December 2014.

We will be travelling by private bus to the base of Rajgad. Participants can board the bus at Sion, Vashi & Panvel.

Saturday, 6th Dec 2014 - 

• Reach base village Gunjavane by 6:00am
• Freshen up and Breakfast in the base village
• Start the Trek by 7:00am post Introduction Session
• Reach on Padmavati Machi of Fort Rajgad either via Chor Darwaja or via Gunjavane Darwaja by 9:00am
• Put the luggage in Padmavati Temple and rest (~0.5Hrs)
• Information session about the places and History of the fort (0.5Hrs)
• Explore Padmavati Machi, Chor Darwaja and Gunjavane Darwaja(~2.0Hrs)
• Prepare Lunch in the temple premises (~1.5Hrs)
• Explore Suvela Machi, Kaleshwari Buruj (~2.0Hrs)
• Explore Balekilla (~ 2.0Hrs)
• Return back to Padmavati Temple for Dinner and stay for the night 

Sunday 7th Dec 2014 - 

• Wake up early by 6:30am and freshen up
• Prepare and have Breakfast in Padmavati Temple (~1.5Hrs)
• Explore Sanjivani Machi and Alu Darwaja (~3Hrs)
• Prepare and have Lunch in Padmavati Temple (~1.5Hrs)
• Pack up and start descend post Lunch by 2:00 pm
• Reach base village – Pal (~2.0Hrs)
• Start return Journey by 4:00pm and Reach Mumbai by 10:00pm 

The cost of the event would be Rs. 1750/- only. 

Members discount Rs. 50/-

This cost includes –
Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai by Private Vehicle
2 Breakfasts, 2 Veg. Lunch, 1 Veg. Dinner and 2 Tea & Snacks
All expertise and Guide Charges

If interested, please get in touch with us at - 9869509488 / 9167966042

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account -

Name of A/c Holder: Parag Vartak
Bank: ICICI Bank
Branch: Thakur Complex, Kandivali
A/c Number: 037601504142 (Savings)
RTGS/IFSC code: ICIC0001074

Here is a list of things to carry by every individual –

1. Haversack to pun in everything to be carried for the trek
2. Bedding material / Sleeping mat / Sleeping Bag
3. Torch with extra set of batteries 
4. At least 2 Liters of water
5. Extra pair of clothes, towel, napkin
6. Plate, Mug, Spoon 
7. Personal Medicines if any
8. Camera and something to munch on (optional)
9. Identity proof

Few rules that we would like people to follow -

1. Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
2. Smoking will permitted only with the consent of the leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
6. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”