Raigad is King of Forts.......
It is a thrilling experience to rappel down from Takmak Tok at Raigad.
So Rangers get set ready for thrill!!!
Hang at about 1000 ft and have a 360-degree view of the landscape down. Thrilling and spine-chilling! Slowly move down until you reach a ledge at 300 feet.
This 1000 ft was supposed to be completed in two steps, first 300 ft and then from remaining 700 ft.
Short Info:
Type of Fort: Hill Fort.
Region: Raigad
Grade: Medium
Height: 820 Meter (2700 Feet)
Base Village: Pachad.
Rappelling Distance: 1000 ft (300 ft-1stpatch / 700 ft- 2nd Patch).
What to See at Fort:
MAHADARVAJA / PALKHI DARVAJA / TAKMAK TOK / GANGASAGAR LAKE / QUEEN PALCE / DIWANKHANA / SINHASAN / NAGARKHANA /ASHTAPRADHAN NIWAS / BAJARPETH /DHANYA KOTHAR /JAGDISHWAR TEMPLE / TOMB OF SHIVAJI MAHARAJ / BHAVANI KADA/KUSHVARTA TALAV / WAGH DARVAJA /SHIRKAI DEVI MANDIR.
Event Cost:
Cost Included: -Dadar to Dadar Privet Vehicle, Sat & Sunday morning Breakfast, Sat Lunch & Dinner (Veg Food only), Expertise Charges.
Rappelling Distance | Registered | Non Registered |
300 ft | Rs. 2400/- | Rs. 2500/- |
1000ft | Rs. 3000/- | Rs. 3100/- |
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Fee Not Included: -Insurance, Anything other than mention above.
About:
Shivaji Maharaj captured Rairi from Javli’s More & named it as Raigad. The biggest ceremony in Indian history as Shiv Rajyabhishek so as Raigad becomes Maratha empire capital. To reach top we have to climb around 1400 to 1450 steps. While entering the fort we can see its main entrance Mahadarwaja a very unique structure by Hiroji Indulkar. Fort is surrounded by mountain on its East side Kille Lingana situated on South-East Torna, Rajgad. On South side Pratapgad, MakarandGad, Vasota, on North side we can see KonkanDiva.
Trek Schedule:
13th Mar 2015
11.00 pm @ Swami Narayan temple.
Will rest in bus itself.
14th Mar 2015
04:30 am: arrival at base of Raigad Fort & Start trek.
06.30 am: Freshen up and breakfast at Raigad.
08.30 am: Rappelling Sessions 1st Batch and another batch will visit Raigad fort.
01.00 pm: Lunch.
02.00 pm: Rappelling Sessions 2nd Batch and another batch will visit Raigad fort.
06.00 pm: Eve refreshment.
08.30 pm: Dinner & Stay @ Raigad.
15th Mar 2015
06.00 am: Sunrise @ Raigad Fort.
08.00 am: with breakfast will start for Return Journey.
02.00 pm: Back to Mumbai.
Things to Carry:
Compulsory items:
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, Approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes , full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant , Raincoat, Plate-Bowl- Spoon, Bedding material like Shawl-Mat.
Non compulsory items:
Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry, mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.
If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.
It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.
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