Hey Mates, get ready to explore the most important fort
of our beloved Maharaj, as We at Trek
Mates India organize for you all a Trek to Raigad fort on 7th -8th Sept '13. (Starting on 6th
Night).
Some
Information about the fort:
Raigad
Type: Hill
Fort Height: 2900 feet
Grade: Easy
Type: Hill
Fort Height: 2900 feet
Grade: Easy
Endurance: Low
Range: Pune
Trek Leader: Rahul Barve – 97691 49555 / 86528 55445
Trek Leader: Rahul Barve – 97691 49555 / 86528 55445
Raigad Fort is a magnificent hill fortress, situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It lies approximately 125 km away from Pune and serves as one of the major excursion of the city. The fort once served as the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the Great Maratha king, in the 1674. It was around this time only that Shivaji was crowned the King of a Marathi kingdom. Perched at an altitude of 1350 m (4530 ft) above sea level, Raigad fort falls under the Sahyadri Mountain range of India.
The main structures inside the Raigad Fort, which today stands mostly in ruins, comprise of
Queen's Quarters, Public Durbar, Watch Towers, Darwajas (gateways), etc. The Queen's Quarters consist of six chambers in toto, meant for the queen and her attendants. The main place situated inside the fort was largely constructed out of wood. However, apart from its base, made up of pillars, hardly anything else remains. 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 Raigarh Fort comprises of the Maha Darwaja, which is colossal and provided protection from the enemies. However, the king as well as his convoy used to move through the Palkhi Darwaja. 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 the Raigad 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.
The main structures inside the Raigad Fort, which today stands mostly in ruins, comprise of
Queen's Quarters, Public Durbar, Watch Towers, Darwajas (gateways), etc. The Queen's Quarters consist of six chambers in toto, meant for the queen and her attendants. The main place situated inside the fort was largely constructed out of wood. However, apart from its base, made up of pillars, hardly anything else remains. 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 Raigarh Fort comprises of the Maha Darwaja, which is colossal and provided protection from the enemies. However, the king as well as his convoy used to move through the Palkhi Darwaja. 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 the Raigad 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 1: Friday
Night.
Meeting Point: Swami Narayan Temple, Dadar at 11.00 Pm on Fri, 6th September
Pickup Points: Chembur, Vashi, Kalamboli – Mc D
Meeting Point: Swami Narayan Temple, Dadar at 11.00 Pm on Fri, 6th September
Pickup Points: Chembur, Vashi, Kalamboli – Mc D
Overnight journey by Private vehicle
Reach Base village by 4.00 am
Day 2: Saturday.
Reach Base village by 4.00 am
Day 2: Saturday.
Breakfast by 7.00 am
first Ropeway at 8.30 to the top
first Ropeway at 8.30 to the top
Reach top by 9.00 am
Check in at MTDC Hotel
Check in at MTDC Hotel
Explore fort
Stay and Dinner in the MTDC Hotel on the fort.
Day 3: Sunday.
Explore the remaining fort.
Breakfast and descend
Have lunch at Base village, Start Return Journey.
Charges: 1600/-
Day 3: Sunday.
Explore the remaining fort.
Breakfast and descend
Have lunch at Base village, Start Return Journey.
Charges: 1600/-
Inclusions:
Private Vehicle Dadar to Dadar
2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 2 Breakfast
Expertise.
2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 2 Breakfast
Expertise.
Dormitory style accommodation on the fort.
Payment details:
One needs to pay Rs 1000 as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr. Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
Payment details:
One needs to pay Rs 1000 as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr. Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
IFS code:
sbin0007232.
Things to carry:
Water
Torch,
Bedding with extra Papers, Extra Clothes
A plate, mug, and spoon,
Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Pack yr bags to save them from getting wet.
For Registrations,
Rahul Barve: 97691 49555 / 86528 55445
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
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Team Trek Mates India.
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