Rohida Fort night trek from Pune

Rohida Fort, also known as Vichitragad Fort, is a historical fort located in the Bhor region of the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra, India. The exact date of construction of the fort is not known, but it is believed to have been built during the Yadava dynasty in the 12th century. The fort was later conquered by the Bahamani Sultanate in the 14th century and was subsequently taken over by the Adil Shahi dynasty.

The fort was captured by the Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century and was later ruled by his son, Sambhaji Maharaj. The fort was an important stronghold for the Marathas and was used to defend the region against the invading Mughal army.

In 1818, the fort was captured by the British army during the Third Anglo-Maratha War and was subsequently abandoned. Today, the fort is a popular destination for trekkers and hikers and is maintained by the Maharashtra government.

The fort has several important structures, including a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and a water tank. The fort also has a natural cave, which is believed to have been used as a hideout by Shivaji Maharaj during battles.

In this night trek we start at the base village of Bajarwadi that involves a gradual ascent through a rocky terrain. Rest at the temple till early morning hours, The trail offers scenic views of the surrounding hills and valleys from each and every Bastion, and the fort itself is a great place to catch the sunrise.

Highlights:

• Sunrise from the fort

• Bastions at the fort

• Night Trek

Trek facts:

• Grade: Easy

• Endurance: Low

• The Highest Elevation: 1099M

• Trek distance: 5KM. Approx

• Base Village: Bajarwadi

Itinerary:

Day 0:

• Depart by hired NON- AC vehicle from Bank of Maharashtra Head Office, Shivaji Nagar, Pune at 10:00 PM with pickup points at Deccan Bus stop & Wadgaon bridge (exact locations will be shared with the registered participants).

Day 1

• Reach Base village - 12:30 AM

• Ascent Trek to Rohida - 2 hours.

• Rest till early morning hours at the Rohidmalla temple - 3 hours.

• Wake up call - 5:30 AM

• Freshen up - 30 min.

• Explore the fort - 2 hours.

• Descent Trek to Base village - 2 hours.

• Breakfast at Base Village - 45 minutes.

• Return journey to Pune - 2 hours.

Price: ₹1100

Included:

✔ Transport from Pune

✔ Breakfast

✔ Our expertise

Excluded

✘ Anything that's not mentioned in the Included section.

How to Register:

Step -1: Book your seat through online payment on our website or UPI/ NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account.

Step-2: Fill up the Mandatory participation disclaimer form which will be sent after payment confirmation and select the preferable pickup location.

Step -3: We will create a WhatsApp group of the registered participants in the evening on the day of the event departure for coordination.

Checklist

What to Wear:

• Trekking/ Hiking shoes with a sturdy grip.

• Comfortable quick-dry full sleeve clothes (avoid jeans or cotton wear).

Things to Carry:

• Carry a single rucksack with the following things:

• Head Torch/ Torch with spare batteries.

• Minimum 3 litres of water.

• Sleeping Bag/ Blanket.

• Cap/ Hat & Buff/ Bandana.

• Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.

• Toiletry kit, mosquito repellent.

• Extra set of quick-dry clothes, an extra pair of socks.

• Hiking pole.

• Personal medicines.

• Identity Proof.

Instructions:

• Participants should bring an ID Card for their safety.

• After payment, a registered participant will need to fill up the mandatory disclaimer online form with accurate details, else will be asked to refill by the event host.

• Below 16 must take the consent of the parents to participate.

• We don’t have a visit to Sinhagad fort in this trek, those who want to visit may travel at their own expense, Partial refund will not be provided.

• Please do not cause delay and cause inconvenience for others and impact the schedule.

• Participants will be notified in advance when the itinerary is modified/the event gets cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances.

• If there is an unexpected change in weather during the event, we have the right to withdraw/ retreat.

• Do not play music or tease animals during the trek.

• Avoid using deodorant or perfume on the day of the trek.

• Participants are liable for spending during trek and travel intermissions that’s not included in our package.

• The event schedule may delay or advance due to unforeseen conditions, so timings aren't mentioned except the event start time.

• Alcohol consumption/ smoking/ any kind of intoxication is strictly prohibited. Will be expelled from the event If found with consumption.

• Any kind of misconduct from the participant will be tolerated by our team.

• Please do not litter any plastic; we commit to keeping our events clean.

• The washroom facility is available at the base village only during the breakfast hours.

• Participants should coordinate, maintain discipline and align together as a team during the event.

• Avoid wearing expensive accessories/ Jewelry on the trek.

• Please do not expect luxury facilities and appreciate being cooperative with fellow participants.

• Though we assure safety as a top priority, the RamblersIndia team is not responsible for any severe injuries or fatal events.

• No group discount is applicable.

• We rely on third-party payment gateways to make the registration process simple and easy, it also includes the convenience fee along with the event fee which is to be borne by the participant during check out.

• If a participant cancels their registration one day before the event or on the day of the event, a refund of 40% is paid, Refer to the Payment & Refund Policy on our website.

• We provide a full refund of the event fee if the event is cancelled due to less count.

• The refund excludes the payment gateway convenience fee if paid through our payment gateway channel.

• No refund will be provided if the participant doesn't show up on the day of the event.