Dates: 8–9 August 2026
Dates: 5–6 September 2026
Age group: 15–18 years
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Stay: Nisargshala
Travel: Non-AC bus from Pune
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Suggested fee: ₹3,499 per head
Suggested capacity: 20–25 participants
Route
Day 1: Pune → Gunjavane → Rajgad Top → Balekilla → Sanjivani Machi → descend → Nisargshala stay
Day 2: Torna Alternate Route Trek → vehicle pickup at endpoint → Pune
Event description
Two legendary forts. Two demanding days. One journey that asks young trekkers to go beyond comfort.
The Rajgad–Torna Ridge Trek is a Sahas expedition for teenagers ready for real mountain learning. From the historic scale of Rajgad to the wild monsoon character of Torna’s alternate route, participants will walk through changing terrain, learn to manage energy, support their team, read the weather and experience the quiet satisfaction of completing a challenging journey together.
The night at Nisargshala is not merely a halt—it is part of the expedition. It gives the group time to rest, reflect, share trail stories and prepare for the next day.
What participants will experience
- Rajgad fort trek via Gunjavane
- Balekilla and Sanjivani Machi exploration, subject to weather conditions
- A night stay at Nisargshala
- Torna alternate route trek on Day 2
- Trail discipline, endurance and team responsibility
- Basic navigation, weather reading and route awareness
- Outdoor reflection circle and camp-style bonding
- Sahyadri history, geography and monsoon ecology
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 — Saturday, 5 September
- 05:30 am — Reporting and departure from Pune
- 08:00 am — Breakfast near Gunjavane
- 09:00 am — Begin Rajgad Trek
- 01:00 pm — Packed lunch on the trail / safe sheltered point
- 01:45 pm — Rajgad exploration: Balekilla and Sanjivani Machi as conditions permit
- 03:30 pm — Begin descent
- 06:30 pm — Reach Nisargshala
- 07:30 pm — Tea, dinner and reflection circle
- 10:00 pm — Lights out
Day 2 — Sunday, 6 September
- 06:00 am — Wake up and breakfast
- 07:00 am — Depart for Torna alternate route start point
- 08:00 am — Begin Torna trek
- 12:30 pm — Packed lunch
- 02:00 pm — Continue trek / descend towards endpoint
- 04:30 pm — Vehicle pickup and evening refreshments
- 05:30 pm — Departure for Pune
- 08:30–09:30 pm — Expected arrival in Pune
The route, timing, fort exploration and exit point may change according to rain, wind, visibility, water flow and participant safety.
Inclusions
- Non-AC transport from Pune and endpoint pickup
- Breakfast, lunch and evening refreshments on both days
- Dinner and overnight stay at Nisargshala
- Guided Rajgad and Torna trek
- Trained Nisargshala expedition leaders
- Local route support
- First-aid support
- Nature, history and navigation-learning activities
- Pre-event briefing and packing checklist
Exclusions
- Personal rainwear, trekking shoes and backpack
- Personal medication
- Food outside the planned meals
- Expenses arising from emergency route or transport changes
