Rajgad - Rajgad Fort - Trekking near Pune

Rajgad Fort

Rajgad Fort (near Pune, India) is one of the grand forts of the Sahaydris. It was Shivaji Maharaj's capital for 26 years before moving to another Raigad. Treasure found on adjacent Torna fort was used to fortify this beautiful fort. This fort is a must visit in any ones trekking/adventure list.

Rajgad is surely one of the most alluring treks and absolute paragon of high class architecture of chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Rajgad has

spell bounded many trekkers with its mammoth size, sky touching height(4600 ft.) and wide spread.

There are four to five different ways to reach Rajgad, one of the easiest way is via Vajeghar-Pali.

Situated south-west of Pune, this fort commands the Bhuleshwar range. From Pune, one can catch a bus for Welhe village or Vajeghar. from Vajeghar village Pali is about 10-15 minutes. From Pali, a good foot track leads to the top by Pali Darwaja in about 2 1/2hours.