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Raigad Fort
The Capital Of Maratha Empire
1 Days
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Raigad
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₹1,399
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Destination
Raigad
Duration
1 Days / 1 Nights
Difficulty
Moderate
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About This Trip
Raigad Fort, perched at 2,700 feet in the Sahyadri mountains, was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Maratha Empire and a symbol of Maratha pride and military ingenuity.
Historical Significance
Architecture and Layout
Raigad Fort is a hill fort built using laterite and basalt, showcasing Maratha military architecture. Key features include:
- Nagarkhana Darwaja: The king’s court entrance with a replica of Shivaji’s throne, acoustically designed for clear hearing from the doorway.
- Bazarpeth: The old marketplace, illustrating the fort’s urban planning.
The fort also contains multiple watchtowers, granaries, underground passages, and water cisterns, ensuring self-sufficiency during sieges.
Detailed Itinerary
Day-by-day plan for a smooth and memorable journey.
Day 0
Explore the Pride of Marathas – Raigad Fort
- 🕙 10:00PM : Departure from Dadar by private bus 🚌
- 🌙 Overnight journey – enjoy travel with music, fun & group bonding 🎶
Day 1
- Reach Pachad base village by around 4:30 AM
- Freshen up and get ready for the trek (changing room facility available at base)
- Breakfast will be served at the base village
- Start trek towards Raigad Fort by 5:00 AM
- Reach the top by around 6:30 AM
- Begin exploration of the historic Raigad Fort with a local guide
- Key attractions include Mahadarwaja, Hatti Talav, Nagarkhana, Holicha Maal, Rajdarbar, Jagdishwar Mandir, and Takmak Point
- Start descending by 11:30 AM
- Reach base village by around 1:00 PM
- Lunch will be served at the base village by 1:30 PM
- Begin return journey by 2:30 PM
- Reach Dadar, Mumbai by approximately 10:00 PM
✨ Walk through history as you explore the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and experience the grandeur of Raigad Fort!
What’s Included
- Travel arrangements – pickup and drop from the designated meeting point
- Breakfast
- Lunch (Veg / Non Veg)
- Trek insurance coverage
- Experienced trek guide
- First aid support
- Entry fees (if applicable)
What’s Excluded
- Any expenses not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses (such as shopping, additional food, etc.)
- Dinner during travel
- Any additional meals or beverages not listed in inclusions
- Costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances (weather conditions, delays, etc.)
Things To Carry
- Trekking shoes with good grip & quick-dry feature
- 2-3 liters of water (Carry in leakproof bottles)
- Extra pair of dry clothes & socks
- Dry snacks & energy bars (Avoid items that get soggy)
- Personal medicines (if any)
- Torch with extra batteries (Waterproof or in ziplock)
- Cap / Hat & sunglasses
- Full-sleeve quick-dry clothes (To protect from insects)
- A small backpack – no trolley bags please!
- Plastic bags / Ziplocks to keep electronics & valuables dry
- Trekking pole (optional but helpful on slippery trails)
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