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Night Trek to Torna Fort- Via Budhla Machi

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Availability : Sat, 26 Nov'22
Min Age : 13+
Max People : 15
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Highlights

  • Explore the Torna fortThe first fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
  • Climb the highest fort in Pune district4,604 ft.
  • Ascend via “Budhala Machi”Descend at Velhe
  • Witness the great architecture and huge ramparts of the fort
  • Experience the day-night trekking
  • Trek through picturesque the Sahyadri mountains

Key Info.

Velhe

Pune District

Velhe

Base Village

Winter, Summer

Best Season

4,604

Max. Altitude (Ft.)

8 hrs., 14 km.

Walking (approx.)

Moderate

Activity Grade
EnduranceMedium: 7/10
Outdoor Grading

Torna Fort is the highest hill fort in the Pune District. Situated at an altitude of 4,603 ft. from sea level, it stands out among other forts in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Standing 8 km west of Rajgad Fort, this high fort is another citadel of history. It commands excellent views and is easy to climb. Its two wings are called “Zunjar Machi” to the east and “Budhala Machi” to the south.

There are temples of the goddess Menghai and Toranjai on the main fort. Also, there are perennial water tanks on the main fort and Budhala Machi.

The view from the fort is spectacular. You can see many prominent forts like Raigad, Lingana, Rajgad, Purandar, Sinhgad, Raireshwar, Pratapgad and Madhu-Makrandgad forts.

As stated by James Douglas, “If Sinhgad is a cave then Torna is an eagle’s nest!”
This fort truly stands for what his words.

Extra Info.Budhamal Machi

Budhala Machi on the Torna fort has a unique structure. Budhala in Marathi means vessel. And the shape of the Machi is similar to an oil container kept upside down. Hence the name.

It is believed that one of the reasons to call this fort “Prachandgad” is the massive structure of this Budhala Machi.

Extra Info.Torna Fort

Torna fort was the first fort captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1646 when he was 16 years old. He repaired it and named it “Prachandgad”. Because of the massive size of the fort, it is also called “Prachandgad”. This name is derived from Marathi which means “Prachand” – massive and “Gad” – a fort.

This is where the core of the Maratha Empire was built. It has a great history as it has gone under many rulers.
It was used to store the plunder that was gathered during raids in the surrounding areas. In 1658, Shivaji Maharaj completed the building of the Rajgad fort and made it his capital. Torna changed hands between Moguls and Marathas a few times till the British took it over.

Day Wise

Itinerary

Day 0Night Travelling

23:30
Please reach your pickup point and mark your attendance. We will travel by private bus to base camp or the starting point of the trek.

Day 1Torna Fort Day-Night Trek

01:45
We arrive at the starting point of our trek. Our field experts will provide pre-trek information and instructions to all participants.

02:00 – 07:00
Now we start the trek to Torna Fort. Walking on the Torna Fort, one sees a large cone-shaped peak i.e. “Vishala Pinnacle” which is situated at the centre of “Budhala Machi”. We enter the fort by climbing a simple ladder.

It takes 4-5 hours to reach the top of the fort. We enter Torna Fort through the Konkan Gate.

The sunrise view is a reward for your efforts to climb the fort.

07:00 – 11:00
Explore Torna Fort
We visit & explore the various parts of forts & other remnants. Also, we enjoy the views of the surrounding from the top of the Torna Fort. Later we start descending the fort via the regular route to Velhe village.

11:00 – 13:00
Reach Velhe village & Refresh yourself. (Toilets are available there.)
Let’s have a meal together. Served hot and tasty vegetarian food.

13:00 – 16:00
Start the journey back to Pune with very pleasant memories and non-biodegradable garbage.

16:00
Reach Pune and now it’s time to say goodbye to your travel companion. Let’s keep in touch via phone / social media and meet again on another memorable trip.

SEE YOU SOON! 😀

Day 1: Highlights

• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 1,050 ft.; ⇓ 1,850 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 8 hrs., 14 km.
• Accommodation: N/A
• Meals: Meal after the Trek

Ex. Pune

Travel Details

Departure

Fri, 25 Nov’22 - 23:00 Hrs.

Travel by

Private Bus

Non AC, Highback Seats
Bus Starting From

McDonald's, J.M. Road

Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-04
Bus Route
Pick-up Points

Deccan > Nal Stop > Warje Bridge > Nasrapur > Velhe (Base)

23:00 – Deccan
23:15 – Nal Stop
23:30 – Warje Bridge

Important Note
  • Please arrive at your pickup point 15 minutes early so as not to be late.
Arrival

Sat, 26 Nov’22 - 16:00 Hrs.

Bus Ends At

Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-04

Important Note
  • We can arrive 1 hour early / late; According to traffic conditions.
  • Your drop point will be the same as the pick-up point.

Inclusion

  • Transport from/to PuneBy Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size.
  • A Meal after the TrekServed veg. meals only.
  • Common First Aid KitWell stocked medicines
  • An Experienced Trek LeadsCertified Mountaineers

Exclusion

  • Any kind of personal expenses.Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column

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