RAIRESHWAR FORT TREK

Grade : Easy

Height : 4,505 feet

Major Attraction :

🏞️ Raireshwar Fort Trek is a perfect blend of history, nature, and adventure, featuring the sacred Raireshwar Temple 🛕 where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is believed to have taken the oath of Swarajya, vast scenic plateaus 🌿, mesmerizing monsoon flower carpets 🌸, breathtaking views of the Sahyadri mountains ⛰️, lush green valleys 🌄, refreshing waterfalls 💦 during the rainy season, ancient stone pathways 🪨, and a peaceful trekking experience 🚶‍♂️ that makes it one of Maharashtra’s most rewarding and picturesque treks. ✨

Meeting Point :

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali

Key Info :

Trek Duration : 1 hour ascend, 1 hour walk, 1 hour descend
Water Sources : Not available in Base village
Washroom Facilities : Yes
Technical Climb : No
Base Village : Korle village
Nearby City : Pune
Mode of Transport : AC Tempo Traveler from Borivali (17-20 seater)
Vehicle Travel Distance : 227 kms one way
Vehicle Travel Duration : 6 -7 hours one way
Batch Size : Minimum 14, Maximum 30 participants
Attractions on the fort: Raireshwar Mandir, Gomukh Lake, Aswal Lake (also known as Nakhinda Lake), and Pandav Leni.
Best time to visit: Monsoon season (June to September), Post-monsson when the plateau is carpeted with flowers and the lakes are full, and during Diwali, when the fort is illuminated with lamps.

Tentative Schedule :

Day 0:

10:00 pm : Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali
10:20 pm: Andheri Bisleri Junction
10:45 pm: Sion
11:30 pm: Juinagar
12:00 am : Kalamboli Mcdonals
(After reaching pick up point, call our trek leader. Contact detail will be provided on the event day)

Day 1:

06:00 am: Reach Base village & have breakfast
07:00 am: Start trek after Introduction
07:45 am: Reach top & explore
10:30 am: Start descend
11:10 am: Reach Base village & have lunch
01:30 pm: Leave for Mumbai
09:00 pm: Reach Borivali

Cost Inclusions :

Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai
Breakfast & Lunch
Entry Fees
First aid, guide and expertise charges only

Things to Carry :

2 litres of water
Packed lunch or snacks for lunch
Trekking shoes (Action Trekking or Coaster CTR shoes are recomended, avoid Forclaz/Quechua/Running/Other sports shoes for treks in Maharashtra).
Glucon D or Elecrolyte Powder.
Medicine as necessary to you.

Overview :

Named after the ancient Raireshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Raireshwar Fort holds a place of immense significance in Indian history. It was here, at the age of just 16, that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the historic Oath of Swaraj, a defining moment that would eventually lead to the establishment of the Maratha Empire.

According to legend, Shivaji Maharaj offered blood from his little finger upon the Shivlinga and vowed to establish Hindavi Swaraj. This sacred pledge was not merely a personal oath but a declaration of resistance against oppression, affirming the resolve to never live as slaves and to fight for self-rule and freedom. The vow taken at Raireshwar laid the foundation for a movement that would change the course of Maharashtra's and India's history.

The Raireshwar Temple itself is an ancient stone structure that was redeveloped in the 18th century. It stands today as a beautiful example of traditional Hemadpanti architecture, showcasing the simplicity and strength of medieval temple construction.

Inside the temple, visitors can see a large painting depicting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj taking the Oath of Swaraj alongside his loyal companions. This powerful visual representation serves as a reminder of the historic event that unfolded at this sacred site.

For these reasons, Raireshwar Fort is regarded as one of the most revered and historically significant places in Maratha history, symbolizing the birth of the vision of Swaraj and the indomitable spirit of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

How do you determine your fitness?

Trekking requires good cardiovascular fitness. One can improve this by going for a run on a regular basis and breathing exercises also helps. Smoking also hampers lung capacity, avoid smoking if you want to improve your cardiovascular health.
Even though trekking requires full body strength but strong lower body helps a great deal. Hamstring, Glute and Calves are main muscles that are put to test on treks to name a few. Gym goers often pay less attention to lower body workouts and hence sometimes struggle on trek.
Some treks have less elevation gain (height gain) but are long treks, those trek require good endurance. Endurance can not be built overnight, it takes a long time and constant active lifestyle.
Just because you take long walks, do yoga or go to the gym does not necessarily mean that you are in good fitness. The type of workout you do and your cardiovascular fitness is what matters on treks.
If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 25 then you should only start with Easy treks.

How do we grade our treks ?
Easy: Ideal for first timers but if you are not in good fitness or have a less active lifestyle then select treks which have less than 2 hours of climbing.

Easy Moderate: Ideal for first timers, but requires good endurance as these treks may have longer duration of climb even though terrain may be easy.
Moderate: These trek require good fitness and the terrain can be challenging, like constant climb or tricky patches. These are usually recommended only if you have done a few treks before and have done well on them. Fit and active beginners can also do these treks but we always suggest to start with easy treks.
Moderate-Difficult: These trek are only for trekkers who have done few moderate level treks before and have good fitness and endurance.

Difficult: These treks either have long trekking hours or have technical climb or both. Only suitable for people who trek regularly.

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a) You can cancel your booking 2 days prior to the start of the event day and take 80% refund (E.g. For Sunday morning event you can cancel up to Thursday night 11:59 pm, however for events leaving Saturday night you can cancel up to Wednesday night 11:59 pm)

b) If you cancel after that time limit, then you will neither get any refund nor the amount will be adjusted in future events under any circumstances.

c) However, you can always send someone eligible as your replacement. No extra charges or cancellation charges will be levied for the same.

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