Independence Day Special Historical Trek - Pratapgad Fort

Dear Trekkers,

Oonaad Bhramantee Is Happy To Invite You For A Independence Day Special, Historical Trek To Pratapgad Fort On 15th August.

Trek Details

Height Of The Fort: 3556 Ft.

Type Of The Fort: Hill Fort

Fort Range: Satara, Mahabaleshwar

District: Satara 

Difficulty: Easy

Time To Explore Fort : 2 Hrs

Suitable For : Beginners To Professionals (All Age Group From 5 Years To All Young At Heart People)

History Of Pratapgad Fort

The Main Purpose Of Construction Of The Pratapgad Fort Was To Defend The Banks Of The Nira And The Koyna Rivers, And To Defend The Par Pass By Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Construction Of The Fort Was Completed In 1656. Pratapgad Is Famous For The Famous Battle Of Pratapgarh. This Battle Was Fought Between Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj And Afzal Khan. During The British Era, Pratapgad Fort Also Witnessed The Third Anglo-Maratha War In 1818. However, Pratapgad Had To Surrender And That Was A Great Setback To The Maratha Forces, As Pratapgad Was An Important Stronghold, Had A Large Garrison. Revering The Valor Of The Warrior Shivaji, A 17-Foot High Equestrian Bronze Statue Of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Was Unveiled By Jawaharlal Nehru, The First Prime Minister Of India In 1957. This Statue Of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Can Still Be Seen While Climbing To The Pratapgad At The Beginning. 

Pick Up Time & Location:

05.30 AM At Deccan Gymkhana On Independence Day, 15th August 2022,

 (Please Arrive Before 10 Min At Your Pickup Point To Avoid Getting Late.)

Arrival : We Will Be Back To Pune By 10:00 PM , Same Day. 

Itinerary:

Date : 15th August 2022

05:30 AM : Arrive At Deccan Gymkhana

08.00 AM : Will Have A Breakfast On The Way 

09.00 AM : Visit One Historical Place On The Route, Which Have A Great Roll In The Battle Of Pratapgad.

10.00 AM : Reach Base Village, Will Have Group Introduction & Briefing About The Trek Guidelines. 

10.30 AM : Start The Trek & Explore The History With A Guide. 

01.00 PM : Enjoy Delicious Local Lunch 

02.00 PM : Start Descending 

03:00 PM : Reach The Base

03:30 PM : Start Return Journey

05:00 PM : Have A Tea On The Way

09:30 PM (Approx.) : Arrival In Pune.

Cost Includes: 

• Transport By Non-Ac Private Vehicle
• Meal (Veg)- Breakfast + Tea
•  Lunch
• Forest Entry Charges
• Basic First Aid Kit

Price Exclusions :

• Personal Expenses 
• Any Other Expenses Which Are Not Mentioned 
• Limited Seats Only
• First Come First Priority.
• Group Discount Available, For More Than 5 People!!

Things To Be Carried : 

• What You Should Carry (One Day Trek):
• Water Bottle (Important)
• Identity Proof With A Passport Size Photo
• Cap
• Sport Shoes With Good Grip
• Medicines If Prescribed
• Dry Snacks (Biscuits, Chiwda, Less Oily Snacks Etc)
•  Raincoat / Jacket / 
• (Extra Pair Of Clothes 1 -2 Pair As Needed)
•  Extra Cash If You Wish To Buy Something
• Torch (Necessary During Night Trek)
•  Pen & Notebook
•  Pocket Knife 

Note:

•  Payment Once Done Is Non-Refundable.
• Trekking Is An Adventure Game. If You Are Injured Or Have An Accident During This Period, You Are Responsible For Yourself. Organizers Will Not Be Responsible For This.
• Avoid Expensive Things Like Gold & Silver Ornaments
• Avoid Jeans And Tight Clothes
• Self Medicine Prescription By Your Doctor
• Do Not Wear Sandals Or Chappals
• Unlike Any Conventional Picnic, It Is An Adventure Activity Where We Are Going To Have Local Food. So Please Don't Expect Luxury And Absolute Comforts.
• Avoiding Any Unnecessary Risk And Bravado By Participants Is Appreciated, So That We Can Enjoy Every Moment Of This Event.
• Please Note That Only The Organizers Have The Right To Change Or Cancel The Above Plan.
• Please Keep In Mind That We Shall Change Our Policies And Procedures Based On Government Regulations In The Future.