The trek begins from Gunjavane village and finishes at the Rajgad Fort, which is more than 1400m above sea level. This trek is ideal for those who are beginners & intermediates.
The trekkers have the option of choosing from two distinct routes. The first one (the most accessible) starts at Pali village and takes you through a muddy field. From there, the hike takes you through wildflowers and forests.
The most popular route starts in Gunjavane village and goes towards the Chor Darwaza.
The trek distance is about 5 kms one way and can take around 3-3.5 hours to reach the top of the fort.
We recommend this trek in 2 days and camping overnight at the fort and enjoying the night sky.
The hike from this route is challenging, but it is rewarding. When you are at the summit, you’ll be able to observe the fort and the natural vegetation surrounding it. If you’re in the mood to do so, you could hike down and return the next day. If you start with a good breakfast, you’ll have the entire time to discover the region.
The trail is well laid out from the base village, and the chances of getting lost are significantly less. After 30-40 mins, you will reach the plateau, where you can get a clear view of the Rajgad fort. This section is mostly a wide and muddy trail.
From the plateau, you start a gradual ascent toward the fort. The distance is around 2-2.5 kms, and once you reach the top, it will take you to the entrance of the Chor Darwaza. This patch will take around 2.5 hours to reach as the entire stretch is a gradual climb to the entrance of the Chor Darwaza.