Raigad fort Trek

SHIVADNYA VENTURES ® organising trek to RAIGAD FORT – स्वराज्याची राजधानी.

Date: 25 June 2023

Charges: ₹1200
per head

Brief Info:
Raigad Fort is a magnificent hill fortress, situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It lies approximately 125km away from Pune and serves as one of the major excursions of the city. The fort once served as the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the Great Maratha king, in the 1674. Perched at an altitude of 1350m (4530 ft) above sea level, Raigard Fort falls under the Sahyadri Mountain ranges of India. The main structures inside the Raigad Fort, which today stands mostly in ruins, comprise of the Queen’s Quarters, the Public Durbar, Watch Towers, Darwazas (gateways), etc.

While one a trek to Raigad Fort, one can also be witness to the ruins of the three watch towers, which were once used to spot any threat from a distance. The main entrance of the Raigard Fort comprises of the Maha Darwaja, which is colossal and provided protection from the enemies. The three dark and deep chambers, situated to right of the Palkhi Darwaja, are believed to have served as the granaries of the fort. One of the main attractions of theRaigad Fort is a magnificent statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji, sited opposite the ruins of the main market avenue. The samadhi (tomb) of Shivaji and his dog Waghya is situated near the avenue only.

Itinerary:
Day 00:
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MEETING POINT: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj park, ( Shivaji park ) at 10.00 PM & proceeding towards Raigad .

Day 01:
4.00 am- Reaching base village. Freshen up and have breakfast.
5.35am: Start trekking through Mahadarwaja route ( One can also opt for Rope way facility to reach the top directly)
8.30am: Reaching the top , Explore the Fort and it’s monuments.
12.30 pm: Have lunch , Post lunch explore the rest of the monuments.
2.30pm: Start descending the fortress and get energized by a cup of tea after reaching base n leave for Dadar. ( kindly spare us if time management doesn’t work )

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Tour Concludes with fun loving memories.

🔺 Inclusion:
• Transportation from Dadar to Dadar
• 2 refreshments
• Equipment charges
• Expertise/ Administration Charges

🔺 Exclusion:
• Train tickets, Mineral water, Any kind of insurance, Soft-drinks etc.
• Anything other than the above mentioned inclusions.

Just pay ₹600 per head (Non-Refundable) advance payment for food & vehicle booking.

For Registrations call :
Shivadnya ventures : 9004486835
Rudra Birje : 9664036835

E-mail id: shivadnyat@gmail.com

🔺 Things to carry:
• ID proof
• Face Mask (must)
• Hand Sanitizer (must)
• Min. 3 liters water (must)
• Ready to eat food (biscuits, plum cake, chips etc.)
• Rainywear (optional)
• Good trekking shoes preferably Action
• Extra pair of clothes (Compulsory)
• Energy drink (ex. Glucon D)
• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. (Please do not bring suitcases or sling bags/ jholas)
• Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
• Camera (optional)
• Please try to wear track pants and a full sleeve t-shirt
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

▪️ RULES & REGULATIONS:
• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited at the time of trekking and camping
• No plastic littering
• Wear full sleeves, full tracksuit to avoid mosquito bite or leeches
• No jeans/ skirts/ skin tight clothes
• Proper footwear/ shoes are essential for trekking
• Conserve and preserve our heritage
• No deo / perfume. After trek it’s OK
• We reserves all right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without any prior notice
• No Extra adventure/out of itinerary behavior during trek
• Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
• Photographs taken during the activity which can be used for publicity purposes
• Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety, Jewellery, Cash and baggage

**SMOKING AND DRINKING STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT THE TIME OF TREKKING AND CAMPING.**

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