Panhala to Pavankhind Trek 28-29-Jun-25

🛡️ Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Legendary Escape ⚔️

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s daring escape from the siege of Siddi Johar at Panhala Fort 🌧️ on a stormy night, the relentless chase by Bijapur forces 🏇, and the Battle of Pawankhind marked by the heroic sacrifice of Veer Baji Prabhu Deshpande and 300 brave Maratha soldiers, is truly the stuff of legends.

The 75 km-long escape route 📍 spans Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, from Fort Panhala to Fort Vishalgad. Pawankhind, the iconic battleground, lies 55 km from Fort Panhala. Even today, this rugged terrain 🌄 is surrounded by remote villages and rolling hills, untouched by urbanization. 🌾🏞️

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj lives on eternally in the hearts of Maharashtrians ❤️👑. His legend inspires devotion like no other. The trek from Panhala to Vishalgad has become a yearly pilgrimage 🙏 for many adventure lovers. Held in June/July/August, this trek mirrors the original historical escape on 13 July 1660, when the monsoon rains ⛈️ soaked the Sahyadris.

⚡ Flash On Trek ⚡

🗓️ Date: 28-29 June 2025

📅 Days: 2 Days
⛰️ Difficulty Level: Difficult
🏰 Type: Hill Fort
📏 Height: 2772 feet
📍 Distance from Pune: 250 kms

💸 Fees: ₹ 2699/-

⏳ Trek Schedule:

🛫 Day 0 – 27 June 2025 (Friday)

◼ 11:00 PM – Departure from Sarasbaug, Pune towards Panhala Fort 🚌

🌄 Day 1 – 28 June 2025 (Saturday)

◼ 07:00 AM – Reach Panhala Fort & enjoy breakfast 🍽️
◼ Start trek towards Pawankhind 🥾
◼ En route lunch 🍱
◼ Evening arrival at Karpewadi 🏡
◼ Stay at local village homes 🛌
◼ Freshly cooked unlimited dinner 🍛
◼ Experience rural village life 🌾

🌦️ Day 2 – 29 June 2025 (Sunday)

◼ Wake-up call ☀️
◼ Freshen up & have breakfast ☕
◼ Resume trek towards Pawankhind
◼ Reach Pawankhind, experience the historic battlefield 🏞️
◼ Enjoy freshly cooked unlimited lunch 🥘
◼ Return journey to Pune 🚌
◼ 11:00 PM – Arrival at Pune

✅ What’s Included:

✔️ Trek management by Sahyadri Trekkers with safety protocols
✔️ Travel by private non-AC bus 🚍
✔️ Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunche & 1 Dinner 🥘
✔️ First-aid kit 🩺
✔️ Entry charges, toll, and permissions 🎟️

❌ Fees Exclude:

✘ Personal snacks, drinks, water bottles 🥤
✘ Anything not mentioned in inclusions

🎒 What to Bring:

🎒 Rucksack/Trekking bag
👟 Trekking or good quality sports shoes (No sandals/floaters)
💧 2 Litres water bottle
🛏️ Sleeping Bag/Mat/Shawl
⚕️ Glucon-D / Personal medicines
🍫 Snacks
🧥 Sweater/Raincoat
🔦 Torch
📷 Camera (optional)
🧢 Cap, 🕶️ Sunglasses, ☀️ Sunscreen, 💧 Moisturizer
👚 Extra pair of clothes
🪪 Identity Proof
😊 And most importantly – A BIG SMILE! 😄

💰 Payment Details

📱 Google Pay: 9960459595

🏦 Bank Transfer:

Bank: HDFC Bank Ltd
Name: Sahyadri Trekkers
A/C No.: 50200055050642
Type: Current
IFSC: HDFC0001115
Branch: Karve Nagar, Pune

✅ Seat will be confirmed only after payment.

❌ Cancellation Policy:

📆 75% refund – if cancelled more than 7 days before the event
📆 50% refund – if cancelled 5 days before the event
📆 No refund – if cancelled less than 3 days before the event
🌧️ In case of weather issues or local restrictions, refunds will not be applicable

📞 For More Info / Bookings:

📲 Prashant Salunkhe: 9960459595 / 8888815015

🌄 See you in the mountains! ⛰️

🙏 Har Har Mahadev! 🙏