Detailed Description

Location: Bhor Tehsil
Distance from Pune: 90 km
Distance from Mumbai: 226 km
Trekking Duration: 1 to 2 days depending on trekkers
Trekking Length: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Starting Point: Korel / Korla is the base village
Best season to visit: Monsoon and winter season
Difficulty level: Easy
Height: 1340 mt (4589 feet) above sea level

What to see at the fort:

-Raireshwar Temple
-Gomukh Lake
-Aswal Lake
-Pandav Leni
-View of the Kenjal Gad fort
-Panoramic views of Wai, Panchgani, Mahableshwar and     surrounding landscape.

A brief history:

The Raireshwar fort is considered as one of the most historical places in Maharashtra as it was here that Shivaji Maharaj had taken oath of Swaraajya at the temple of Raireshwar at the fort.

The trek is fairly easy as the path up to the Raireshwar fort is clearly marked and the trail is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and hills, the entire beauty of nature is worth admiring and experiencing.

After reaching the half way mark trekkers need to climb a series of about 300 steps and towards the end climb a series of metal staircase which further facilitates the climb to the top.

Within the same day experienced trekkers can also make a trip to Kenjalgad fort nearby which is located at the southeast of Raireshwar fort.

Camping Info:

Many trekkers who trek Kenjalgad and Rohida fort on the same day generally prefer to camp at Raireshwar fort. Therefore trekkers planning an overnight stay should carry their own tents as there is no proper shelter within the Raireshwar fort.

There is basic shelter available at the Raireshwar temple that can accommodate 9 to 10 people. Local villagers are kind and will help you with basic needs but always carry basic camping equipments in order to avoid any trouble.

How to reach:

By road the route is Pune -> Bhor-> Korla village -> Raireshwar

There are several S.T buses that ply between Pune and Bhor tehsil from Swargate. From Bhor Tehsil trekkers can take the local transport available like share jeeps, rickshaws etc to reach Raireshwar.

The distance between Pune and Bhor is 54 km and the distance of Bhor to Raireshwar fort is 30 km. From Bhor there Local transport like jeep is available for Raireshwar.

From Mumbai:

There are several S.T Buses and luxury buses available from Mumbai to Pune and after reaching Pune one can continue their journey to Bhor by bus or any other local transport. Mumbai - > Pune (120km) - > Bhor(106 km). Total : 226 km

If trekkers are travelling by car then they can continue your journey on NH4 and from Mumbai - > Somatne Phata - > Khed Shivapur- >Bhor - >Raireshwar. The total distance of Mumbai to Raireshwar fort will be around 226 km