Raireshwar Fort Trek

रायरेश्वर 

Raireshwar Plateau is one of  the most important historical places in Maharashtra, where The Great Shivaji Maharaj taken the oath of ' Swaraajya' at the temple of Raireshwar on the plateau.

How to Reach : Its approx 95-100 km from Pune

1. Pune-Bhor- to varandha ghat road- Ambeghar- Ambawade-right turn- Mhakoshi road-Vadtumbi-Korle-Oholi (Car up to Oholi, can drive but little difficult n rough road) - Ghera Kenjalgad ghat- Raireshwar Plateau

2. Pune-Wai-Menwali road-Dhom dam right side road-Khavli-GheraKenjalgad- right turn to Ghat- Raireshwar Plataeu

In Both direction road is heavenly Beautiful. Journey itself is full of natural landscape especially in Monsoon. Ghat roads are rough but scenery is wonderful and refreshing !

Food :          Local Home made Food (पिठलं भाकरी ) is available on fort village i.e. Jangamvadi but bottled water is not available on Raireshwar fort. But due to human settlement on the top, home made food n water may available on request. Better to carry food from Bhor or Wai.

What to see :

• On the top the historical Temple of Raireshwar where Shivaji maharaj took the oath of Swarajya against the Mughals with his collegeus worriors at the age of just 16 years. Unfortunately the temple is not glorified properly. It looks like a small hut. It should be Preserved properly.
• There are some houses, along with a primary school where you can meet the people and get the info about the fort. 
• The monsoon waterfall is very beautiful in the season, it flows upwards due the velocity of the wind. So you can enjoy the waterfall bath by standing upward direction of the waterfall.
• The biodiversity is incredible. Flowers and insects are unique.
• Wai, Panchagani, Mahableshwar,Dhom dam, Varandha ghat, Kenjal gad,Meavali,Kamal gad, Pandav gad, Mandhardevi, Neera devaghar dam, Konkan Sahyadri etc such a vast and wide panoramic region is visible from the top.

Parking : No official parking. But Parking place is there at the base of trek. On weekdays hardly trekkers can be seen. So lock the Vehicle properly. two wheeler or SUV vehicles are preferable. Avoid car.

Trek : Easy. Railing and steps are there, so easy to climb. Slop is steep. so take care of children and senior citizens. Plateau is vast in size so see the time available then roam around. it will take three hrs to cover all the sides of the plateau.

Nearby Tourists Places :    Wai, Panchagani, Mahableshwar,Dhom dam, Varandha ghat, Kenjal gad,Meavali,Kamalgad, Pandavgad, Mandhardevi, Neera devaghar dam, Bhor-Bhatghar, Ambwade pot holes on river Neera and Hanging bridge of British period.

 

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Koraigad Trek

Koraigad is very well fortification fort in Maharashtra near Khnadal-Lonawla, the famous hill station.
1.How to Reach from Pune : It is about 100 km from Pune and 25km from Lonawla. There are three routs to visit Koraigad fort by self vehivle
1. Pune-Lonawla-Bhushi Dam-Amby valley Road-Lion Point-Ghusalkhamb-Peth Shahapur-Koraigad
2.Pune- Paud-Mulshi-take right turn to Dattawadi road-dam side road-Chandiwali-Peth Shahapur-Koraigad
3.Pune- Paud-take right from bus stand to Hadshi Javan road- from Javan Village near tikona peth take a left turn for Javan Tungi Road-Ghusalkhamb on Amby valley road- Peth Shahapur- Koraigad

(Google Map :https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Korigadh,+Aamby+Valley,+Maharashtra+412108/@18.6189226,73.3868962,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x3be81cb1794f0a25:0x874f7207e688568c)

 2. Difficulty Level : Easy. Can go with Family. Will take max one hour Trek to reach on the top.

3. Food : No food n water available on the top of the fort. Carry it From Lonavla Amby valley road. Enjoy Pakoda, Knada bhajee, Tea, Corn bhaji, Veg veg food, cold drinks etc.  are available.

4. Parking : Parking place is availble at Peth Shahpur village for two n four wheelers.

5. What to see on the top : A temple of the Koraimata is there. Here food n shelter is taken by trekkers. View is fascination from the top. The panoramic view of Amby valley is wonderful. Amby valley air port, lake and its water sports, Lonawla lake, Mulshi dam lake, Lion Point valley etc such a view is photogenic. 

6. Precaution : Initial trek is in Jungle. its covered with tress n bushes. Keep in touch with each other. Especially look after kids. 

7. Nearby Places : Lonavla, Khandala, Tung fort, Tikona Fort, Ghangad fort, Pawna dam, Tailbaila Peak, Mulshi dam etc

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Rohida Trek (Vichitragad)

How to Reach : Approx 70km from Pune. And 15 km from Bhor. Base village is Bajarwadi. Can get jeep or six seater to reach Bajarwadi. It’s on the way of Bhor to Mandhardevi. Parking place for two and four wheeler is available where trek starts from School.

Difficulty level : Easy. Can go with family.

Food : No Food a water available on the fort. Get it from Bhor. Many hotels in Bhor.

Time : One hour is enough for beginners.

Fort : Fortification is in a quite good condition. Rohdeshwar Temple is there on the fort where haul tot overnight stay is possible.

Best season : Monsoon season is the Best ! Can visit up to December. 

Nearby Places : Bhatghar dam, Bhor Rajwada, Varandha ghat, Raireshwar plateau, Mandhardevi temple, Pandavgad, Neera river ox bow turn, Ambwade pot holes etc

From, Google Maps