Relieve the Maratha's glory by trekking the Rajgad Fort, a historical fort of Maharashtra. This is where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj lived the most in his lifetime.
Witness a surreal habitat around this Lonavala Fort and surrender yourself before the marvellous nature.
Rajgad Fort trek isn’t just a trek but a tribute to the heroism of Shivaji Maharaj in establishing Swarajya. The extreme habitat of the Sahyadri mountains reminds us that Marathas fought amidst the wilderness. Rajgad Fort is a true bliss for trekkers who deeply idolise Shivaji Maharaj and his teachings. The ancient architecture of this fort in Lonavala will attract you and leave you spellbound. Situated in the Sahyadri mountains near Pune, Rajgad Fort is where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stayed the most during his lifetime. The fort's ruins consist of palaces, water cisterns, and caves.
The difficulty level of this two-day trek in Maharashtra is moderate-difficult due to its wild terrain. This is the best monsoon trek in Maharashtra and the distance of Rajgad Fort from Mumbai & Pune is 122 km and 53 km respectively.
05:30 PM - Pick up near Shivajinagar Railway Station (Pune)
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At 05: 30 our vehicle will begin the journey towards the base village.
07:30 AM - Reach the Base village
After a tiring journey, trekkers will reach the base village of Gunjavne and proceed to breakfast.
10:30 AM - Explore Rajgad
Explore the spellbinding trail of Rajgad fort.
11:00 AM - Reach atop the fort
Trekkers will witness the ever-astounding view of the adjacent hills from the top and visit the Padmavati Machi Temple.
02:30 PM - Lunch & Relax
Now is the time to have some delicious authentic local cuisine for lunch and relax for the upcoming adventure.
05:00 PM - Chase the Sunset
Visit Balekilla on the way to capture the captivating sight of the sunset from Sanjivani Machi, and then return to Padmavati Temple for dinner.
08:00 PM - Dinner
It is time to eat up the flavoursome delicacies at the base village and rest.
05:00 AM - Wake Up Call
Breathe in the fresh air, freshen up, and then the trekkers will proceed with the trek.
06:30 AM - Explore The Suvela Machi
Move towards Suvela Machi and then return to Padmavati Temple for breakfast.
08:30 AM - Start Descend
Descend towards the base village - Gunjavne
11: 30 AM - Lunch
Once the trekkers return to the base, they can indulge in lunch. Post that the return journey will begin.
02:00 PM- End of Trek
Though the trek ends, we and the trekkers take home hundreds 0f thousands of memories and peace.
Gunjavane village
Pune- Shivaji Nagar Railway Station
Pune- Shivaji Nagar Railway Station
You need to carry trekking shoes, a raincoat, a torch (headtorch preferable), trek pants, dry-fit t-shirts, glares, mobile cover, water bottle socks, sanitiser, mask & personal First Aid.
The trek difficulty ranges between moderate to difficult. Always remember to check your BMI beforehand to analyse the difficulty rating for yourself. (a higher BMI equals higher difficulty)
The trek takes approximately 3-4 hours approximately to reach the top.
The distance between Rajgad Fort and Pune is approximately 53 km.
The distance between Rajgad Fort and Mumbai is approximately 122 km
June to August, that is, monsoon season is the best time to visit Rajgad Fort. Although the Rajgad fort trek can be done all year round. Trekkers can book their package with Trekkers Of Maharashtra for the best experience.
Your trip is secured with certified trek leaders
Our professionals are trained in all the necessary first aid.
We offer high-quality equipment for a successful and easy trek.
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