Trek to Shivneri Fort

Type: Hill Fort

Grade: Easy

Endurance: Medium

Height: 3500 ft (Above Sea Level)

Region: Junnar, Pune

Shivneri fort is located in Junnar Taluka of Pune district. It is 155 kms and 95 kms away from Mumbai and Pune respectively. The trek to Shivneri fort is through two routes one where well-maintained steps are constructed to climb. Whereas the other route is meant for trekkers where steep ascend and narrow rock cut steps satiate the thirst of adventure.

Shivneri fort is primarily of great historic importance as the Great Maratha Warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born at this fort. Although Shivaji Maharaj were not able to capture this fort in his reign. You can also view the statue of Shivaji Maharaj as a kid at the Fort along with Ganga-Jamuna Water cisterns and Shiv Mandir. The view from the top is also a feast for the photographers as one witnesses Narayangad, Chavand and back waters of Manikdoh Dam.

We are waiting for you

Meet at Dadar Railway Station (E) near Pritam Hotel at 6 am. We will depart to Junnar which is the base village of Shivneri Fort in the Transfer Vehicle. We will have breakfast en route to Shivneri Fort.

Shivneri Fort we are coming!

We will reach base village around 9:30 am. After a fun introduction and instruction round, we will start the trek to Shiveri Fort.

Yay, we are here

Reach Shivneri Fort around 11 am. Explore the fort. The Ganga-Jamuna Water cisterns, Shiv Mandir, the place where the great Maratha Warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born, the view of the landscape nearby fort such as Narayangad, Chavand and Manikdoh Dam. Do not forget to take ample photographs and safe selfies.

Lovely Lunch

Around 12:30 pm feast on the local delicacies of freshly cooked vegetarian meals from the local villagers at the fort. We will start the descend and head to Lenyadri caves around 1:30 pm.

Beautiful Lenyadri Caves

We will reach Lenyadri caves around 2:30 pm. Explore the caves and take darshan of the Ashtavinayak Temple situated in the caves. We will descend back around 3:30 pm.

Wow, What an Amazing Experience!

We will head back to Dadar in the transfer vehicle around 4:30 pm. Please share your experience and feedback of the event while travelling back.

INR 1350 per adult

Inclusions:
● Dadar to Dadar Traveling By Private Bus
● Breakfast
● Lunch
● Expertise charges

Exclusions: -
● Any other personal expenses other than Inclusions & GST 5%

Cancellation and Refund applicable on the tour cost: 
● If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
● If cancellation done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded.
● After that no refund will be provided.

● At least 2 litres of drinking water.
● Photo ID card.
● Good trekking or sport shoes (Compulsory)
● Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, biscuits)
● Electral/ Tang powder/ Glucose-D/ salt
● Cap, camera, mobiles phones, socks, extra pairs of clothes/ raincoat.
● Any personal medicine
 

Rules: 

● In Mountains & Jungles, smoking attracts honeybees and one has to face dangerous "honeybee attack" where survival of the person is difficult, hence smoking is strictly prohibited.
● Drinking Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
● Leader's Decision will be Final and Binding.
● Small Steps Adventures reserves all the right to Change/ Deviate/ Cancel the plans without prior notice.
● Telephonic Confirmation for booking is Mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.
● Please do not carry Handbags or Jholas or Sling bags on treks.
● Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we do not take any liability for the same.