Rajgad Torana Trek
Rajgad and Torna, both prominent forts of Swarajya, are connected by a 9 km long ridge.The aim is to reach to the top of Rajgad from gunjavane village and then trek to torna top and descend from there to velhe village in one go. The trek to these historical Fortresses of Rajgad and Torna is accompanied with overnight camping under the starry skies.Experience the thrill of waterfall crossings, jungle stay/camping, campfire and local food.
Torna fort previously known as Prachandagad, the first fort captured by ShivajiMaharaj at the young age of 16, Torna became the most glorious chapter in the history of Shivaji’s conquests.When Shivaji Maharaj took over this fort from Adil Shah (Sultan of Vijapur) this fort did not had too much construction on it. After capturing this fort, Shivaji Maharaj started to construct some buildings on the forts and fortification for the fort. While construction ShivajiMaharaj also found a treasure on the fort! Assuming this to be a good omen, he utilised this money on construction of this fort and the fort “Rajgad”.This is one of the tallest forts in Maharashtra.Rajgad previously known as Murumdev, was capital of the Maratha Empire during the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which he moved the capital to Raigad Fort.Rajgad boasts of the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on any fort.The fort has witnessed lots of historic events, including the birth of Shivaji’s son Rajaram, the death of Shivaji’s Queen Saibai, the return of Shivaji from Agra, the burial of Afzal Khan’s head in the Mahadarwaja walls of BalleKilla.