Rajgad Fort
A ‘Murumbadev’ mountain stands adjacent to the vally formed due to Nire..
Information:- “RAJGAD FORT – CAPITAL FORT OF “HINDAVI SWARAJYA”. Rajgad fort was recognized as first political base of “Hindavi Swarajya”. It still can be witnessed as an unchallangable, undisputable and unconquerable fort in ‘Hindavi Swarajya’.
A ‘Murumbadev’ mountain stands adjacent to the vally formed due to Nire, Velvandi, Kanandi and Gunjavani rivers. The same is 48 Kms. From Pune towards South-West direction and 24 Kms. Nort-West of Bhor.
To expand boundaries of Hindavi Swarajya within Maval region, two forts viz. Rajgadand Torna were considered to be at a prime position then. Although, both the forts were equally unchallangable, Rajgad fort scored an edge over Torna fort primarily because of its huge size. Also the approach to Rajgad made it more unique as one has to either cross a mountain or a river to reach Rajgad fort. In view of the above factors, Shivaji Maharaj selected Rajgad as a capital fort and political base of ‘Hindavi Swarajya’. Rajgad has three Machis` and one Citadel”.
Extra Places To Visit:- PADMAVATI LAKE, RAMESHWAR TEMPLE, RAJWADA, PALI DARWAJA, GUNJAVANE DOOR, PADMAVATI MACHI, PADMAVATI TEMPLE, SANJIVANI MACHI, ALU DARWAJA, SUVELA MACHI, KALESHWAR FORTIFIED PLACE AND SURROUNDING, Citadel.
Type:- Hill Fort
Fort Range:- Pune
District:- Pune
Height Above Sea Level:- 1394 ft
Difficulty Rating:- Medium
Base Village:- Gunjawne
App Time To Reach Top:- 3 hrs from the base village
Water Availability:- Opposite Padmavati Temple, there are cisterns which are a source of drinking water all year round.
Food:- We need to arrange on our own or from base village.
Shelter:- 1.About 20 to 25 persons can be easily accommodated within Padmavati Mandir.
2.Tourist Guest houses are available on Padmavati Machi.
Best Time To Visit:- Any time except summer.
How To Reach:- “There are many ways to reach Rajgad.
Via Secret doorway (Gupt Darwaja) :
From Pune, board a State Transport Bus to Rajgad and alight at Vajeghar village. Thereafter from Babuda zapa we proceed towards Railing in approx an hour. From there it takes minimum time to reach Rajgad. Using this route, one can reach Rajgad in 3 hours.
Rajgad via Pali Darwaja :
From Pune, board a State Transport Bus to Velhe and there after from Pabe village after crossing Kanad river we can directly reach Pali darwaja. This staircase walkway is quite easy and one can reach Rajgad in 3 hours.
Suvela Machi via Gupt Darwaja :
From Gunjavane village, a way through the forest leads to Gupta Darwaja from which one can reach Suvela Machi.
Rajgad via Alu Darwaja :
We can reach Alu darwaja either via Bhutonde or even through ‘Shivtharghal’.
Rajgad via Gunjavane Darwaja :
On Pune-Velhe State Transport Bus route, alight at Margasani village. Thereafter one can reach Gunjawne village via Sakhar village. From Gunjavane village, one can reach Rajgad in 2 1/2 hrs. Since the route is quite difficult and confusing, it is advisable to travel through this way with adequate help.”
