DifficultyHard
Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
Max Altitude4,603 ft (1,403m)
Starting Price₹3,299/person
Best SeasonNovember – January
RegionPune District, Maharashtra
Trek Highlights
- Rajgad to Torna continuous ridge traverse — 3 full days in the Sahyadri
- Both forts built and used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Torna (Prachandagad) — first fort captured by Shivaji at age 16
- Remote saddle camping between the two forts
- Exceptional historical immersion through living Maratha heritage
- Best Sahyadri multi-day trek for history + adventure combination
Itinerary
09:00 PM
Day 1: Depart Mumbai overnight
05:00 AM
Day 2: Arrive base. Breakfast and begin ascent to Rajgad
09:00 AM
Explore Rajgad — 3 hours on the fort
01:00 PM
Lunch. Begin traverse towards Rajgad–Torna saddle
05:00 PM
Saddle camp. Dinner and overnight
05:30 AM
Day 3: Begin Torna ascent at dawn
08:00 AM
Reach Torna (Prachandagad). Full fort exploration
12:00 PM
Descent to Velhe base village
02:00 PM
Lunch. Depart for Mumbai
06:00 PM
Arrive Mumbai
What's Included
Included ✓
- Transport return
- History-expert guide
- All 5 meals
- 2 nights camping/shelter
- First aid
- Rope for technical sections
Not Included ✗
- Sleeping bag
- Personal gear
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the hardest multi-day trek?
It's harder than a single-fort overnight but manageable for regular trekkers. The long days (6–8 hrs each) are the main challenge.
When did Shivaji first capture Torna?
In 1646, at just 16 years old — it was Shivaji's first military conquest and the beginning of his empire.