Rohida Fort Night Trek from Pune

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Rohida Fort, also known as Vichitragad Fort, is a historical fort located in the Bhor region of the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra, India. The exact date of construction of the fort is not known, but it is believed to have been built during the Yadava dynasty in the 12th century. The fort was later conquered by the Bahamani Sultanate in the 14th century and was subsequently taken over by the Adil Shahi dynasty.

The fort was captured by the Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century and was later ruled by his son, Sambhaji Maharaj. The fort was an important stronghold for the Marathas and was used to defend the region against the invading Mughal army.

In 1818, the fort was captured by the British army during the Third Anglo-Maratha War and was subsequently abandoned. Today, the fort is a popular destination for trekkers and hikers and is maintained by the Maharashtra government.

The fort has several important structures, including a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and a water tank. The fort also has a natural cave, which is believed to have been used as a hideout by Shivaji Maharaj during battles.

In this night trek we start at the base village of Bajarwadi that involves a gradual ascent through a rocky terrain. Rest at the temple till early morning hours, The trail offers scenic views of the surrounding hills and valleys from each and every Bastion, and the fort itself is a great place to catch the sunrise.

Highlights:

Sunrise from the fort
Bastions at the fort
Night Trek
Trek facts:

Grade: Easy
Endurance: Low
The Highest Elevation: 1099M
Trek distance: 5KM. Approx
Base Village: Bajarwadi
Itinerary:
Day 0:

Depart by hired NON- AC vehicle from Bank of Maharashtra Head Office, Shivaji Nagar, Pune at 10:00 PM with pickup points at Deccan Bus stop & Wadgaon bridge (exact locations will be shared with the registered participants).
Day 1

Reach Base village – 12:30 AM
Ascent Trek to Rohida – 2 hours.
Rest till early morning hours at the Rohidmalla temple – 3 hours.
Wake up call – 5:30 AM
Freshen up – 30 min.
Explore the fort – 2 hours.
Descent Trek to Base village – 2 hours.
Breakfast at Base Village – 45 minutes.
Return journey to Pune – 2 hours.
Price: ₹1100
Included:
✔ Transport from Pune
✔ Breakfast
✔ Our expertise
Excluded
✘ Anything that’s not mentioned in the Included section.

How to Register:
Step -1: Book your seat through online payment on our website at https://www.ramblersindia.com/event-info/rohida or UPI/ NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account.
Step-2: Fill up the Mandatory participation disclaimer form which will be sent after payment confirmation and select the preferable pickup location.
Step -3: We will create a WhatsApp group of the registered participants in the evening on the day of the event departure for coordination.

Checklist
What to Wear:

Trekking/ Hiking shoes with a sturdy grip.
Comfortable quick-dry full sleeve clothes (avoid jeans or cotton wear).
Things to Carry:

Carry a single rucksack with the following things:
Head Torch/ Torch with spare batteries.
Minimum 3 litres of water.
Sleeping Bag/ Blanket.
Cap/ Hat & Buff/ Bandana.
Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.
Toiletry kit, mosquito repellent.
Extra set of quick-dry clothes, an extra pair of socks.
Hiking pole.
Personal medicines.
Identity Proof.

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