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30
Dec

Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune ([9])

:: Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune (cont’d)

The trek to the Rajgad Fort, started off with inspiring notes. Every stage along the way was amazing, and offered beautiful views, excitement, and adrenaline rush.

The trek is moderate grade difficulty, but, is not easy by any measure – and even, though our feet were screaming with pain by the time we began our descent, the vistas and sunset promised more action. In the end, it was all worth it! Besides the amazing weather, landscape and scenery, this was a very well organized trek by Nelda Foundation, and albeit, the remains of the historic fort are few, it goes to show the amazing prowess and historic significance of the great Maratha warriors of the time!

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Macro shot of the beautiful flora - can't get enough of these!

Macro shot of the beautiful flora - can't get enough of these!

 
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As the sun descends below the ranges, the flowers add a touch of beauty amidst the contrasting views A final look at the magnificent and historic Rajgad Fort Macro shot of the beautiful flora - can't get enough of these! Even though it's been a tough trek, looking back, promises a drama unfolding in the skies...

Enjoying the glow of the setting sun on the hill slopes, as we make our way down... A temple far below, basks in the evening glow A panaromic view of the stunning evening that greeted us It's pointless continuing down, when the sky starts filling up with interesting patterns

Cloud swirls form as dusk falls on the evening... Cloud swirls form as dusk falls on the evening... The evening skies are beautiful, whichever way we look! The mountain ranges quickly fall into a bluish shroud as the weather starts to cool

Contrasts in the landscape are too good to miss Cloud swirls begin taking the colors of the evening sun...! Cloud swirls begin taking the colors of the evening sun...! Stunning skies keep us mesmerized as the drama unfolds...

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28
Dec

Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune ([8] – cont’d)

:: Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune (cont’d)

The trek to the Rajgad Fort, started off with inspiring notes. Every stage along the way was amazing, and offered beautiful views, excitement, and adrenaline rush. Reaching the Maha Darwaza (ie Main Gate) to Bale Killa (ie little fort), was arduous (and though graded as medium, is not that easy). Enthused by our progress and the promise of more, we continue on.

I’ll be adding more of them here, as and when I get the chance, but, do have a look.
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The ruins of the historic Rajgad Fort, where once, the warrior Maratha empire ruled

The ruins of the historic Rajgad Fort, where once, the warrior Maratha empire ruled

 
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Standing on the edge, overlooking the vast expanse over the top A panoramic view offers a sense of vantage that was essential to protect the seat of the Maratha empire Stunning skies contrast against the ruins of the fort After enjoying the views and history, it's time to descend back to base...

Descending down the treacherous Maha Darwaza... One last glimpse at the Maratha flag, flying high at the top Descending down the treacherous Maha Darwaza... More lovely flowers on the way down

The pretty flowers, against an impressive mountain range... The pretty flowers, against an impressive mountain range... The variety of flora here is simply amazing! Back near the base, the ruins lie quietly amidst the contrast of the settings

The steps that led us up to Bale Killa (these probably were not there back then) Historic views (of the ruins) Historic views (of the ruins) Flowers sway in the cool breeze...

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25
Dec

Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune ([7] – cont’d)

:: Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune (cont’d)

The trek to the Rajgad Fort, started off with inspiring notes. Every stage along the way was amazing, and offered beautiful views, excitement, and adrenaline rush. Reaching the Maha Darwaza (ie Main Gate) to Bale Killa (ie little fort), was arduous (and though graded as medium, is not that easy). Enthused by our progress and the promise of more, we continue on.

I’ll be adding more of them here, as and when I get the chance, but, do have a look.
(Viewing on larger screens recommended)

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Machis (sorry, don't know the name of this one) are lookouts - and were strategically built to keep watch from the massive, 1400m high Rajgad Fort

Machis (sorry, don't know the name of this one) are lookouts - and were strategically built to keep watch from the massive, 1400m high Rajgad Fort

 
In this album:
The most photographed view of Rajgad Fort's machi, though bereft of greenery in this season A panned out view from the steps of the Maha Darwaza The group cautiously climbs the steep steps that take us nearer to the top at Bale Killa (isn't that a great sky!) Overlooking the hillside from the steps as we climb - that's where we came from!!

Stairway to heaven?! Surely, humans weren't the first species here! Another view of the most photographed view of Rajgad Fort's machi; great contrasts! Another view of the most photographed view of Rajgad Fort's machi

Bale Killa - finally at the top! Sadly, these ruins are all that remain today... Bale Killa - finally at the top! Sadly, these ruins are all that remain today... The trademark saffron flag of the Maratha empire flies atop the ruins with pride even today The ruins of Balle Killa as they stand, more than 500 years later

The ruins of Balle Killa as they stand, more than 500 years later Wonder where this pathway lead (back in the days) Views from the top at Bale Killa Views from the top at Bale Killa - as it would've been back in the day

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