Torna Winter Night Trek

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Paint the impressions of this experience in your Adventure log through the Winter Night trek to the mighty Torna Fort. A daring adventure awaits us where we start our trek at 3:00 am and summit the fort at the crack of dawn. As we explore the fortresses – Budla Machi and Zunzar Machi – you would see the legacy of Marathas who built this fort to stand cannon ball attacks and nearly everything.

About Torna:
Base Village: Velhe
Distance from Pune: 65 km
Height: 4603 ft (Tallest fort in Pune)
Difficulty level: Medium Difficult

Brief history of the fort:
Shivaji Maharaj’s first conquest, after conquering he renamed the fort ‘Torna’ from the original name ‘Prachandagad’ – literally translates to ‘The massive fort’. Original construction of the fort was in the 13th century. Being the Nucleus of the Maratha Empire one can get views of Rajgad, Sinhagad, Raigad, Lingana and Purandar from Torna.

The Trek schedule:

Day1
Pick up : 11:00-11:30 pm – Pick-up from our selected locations (Along Blue Nile Restaurant to Katraj).
Depart for base village Velhe.

Day 2
Reach Base village – Velhe
by 1:30 am

Commence trek to Torna Fort at 2:00 am
Reach the Fort top by 6: 00 am
Relax and take in the surroundings
Start hike back down to base village : 8:00 am
Arrive at base village : 11:00 am
Early lunch at the base village
Depart for Pune by noon
Reach Pune : 2:30

Trip Cost:
Rivers & Ridges Non AC Bus Price- INR 2100/-
Self Drive Price- INR 1890/-

Note-Children only above the age of 12 accompanied by parents.

Trip facilities:
• Travel and toll: Pick up and drop off from our selected pick up points.
• All veg: breakfast tea and snacks, lunch on day 2.
• Packaged drinking water for the trip.
• Tour guides and camp leader’s expertise.
• Medical assistance if required.

Trip excludes:
• Dinner on day 1, evening tea and snacks on day 2
• Personal expenses (beverages and snacks)
• Personal medication

Things to carry:
1) Please wear non-bulky full body clothing like track pants and full sleeve shirts
2) Good hiking or sports shoes
3) Extra pair of clothing – if required
4) Towel
5) Munchies and personal snacks
6) Torch with extra set of batteries (compulsory)
7) Personal medication
8) Camera (optional)
9) Binoculars (optional)
10) One bedsheet per person
11) One water bottle – min 2 liters

IMPORTANT:
Please take care of all your belongings.
Notify us immediately in case of any medical emergency.
We do not provide and encourage carrying any alcoholic drinks or substance; you will be at your own responsibly to leave the trek if found under any influence, without any refund. Adventure camping and outdoor sports/ recreation is purely for nature lovers and not for party groups; we respect nature and do our best to spread the awareness about wilderness preservation.
Historic forts hold pride and valor for those who ruled there and we request you to show some respect by not indulging in any activity that will be disrespectful towards the historic figures and the present community living there. Be sure that you are responsible for your own personal belongings. We like to keep the wildlife wild; please do not litter the forest and the campsite.
Please confirm your registration with full amount Rs. 2000/- in an online transfer to:

Our account details below:
Name: Rivers and Ridges
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
Bank account Number: 6631002100001031
Branch: Kondhwa
City: Pune
IFSC Code: PUNB0663100
Google Pay Number- 7350064961

Availability is first come first serve basis. Last day of confirming is 1 day prior to the event date, but please book your seats as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

For any questions, call Rohan: 7350064961. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Regards,
Team Rivers and Ridges