Visit to Raireshwar Temple - The birthplace of Swarajya

Raireshwar fort is a hill fort in Bhor Tehshil of Pune district, and 85 km away from Pune city. Raireshwar has a temple famous for its historical importance where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of foundation of ‘Hindavi Swarajya’ in 1645. 

We started our journey at 8.30 am and reached the base of the fort around 10am, we followed route via Bhor which is very narrow and not recommended for large vehicles. There is another route via Wai which is good.

There is a small village settlement of the top of the fort. You have to climb iron ladders to reach the top and is the only way to reach the fort.  Ensure that you carry plenty of water with you. After reaching the top we had breakfast and enjoyed kanda bhaji, wadapav and kokam sharbat at the only stall available there, its open only on weekends. We visited all the places on the fort except seven coloured soil. 

Raireshwar Fort

 

  

Raireshwar Temple

This is a beautiful place to visit during the monsoon or the winter season. The views from the fort are just breath taking. Ideal place for a one day trek and can also be made a two day trek if you plan to visit Rohida and Kenjalgad.

Kenjalgad Fort seen from Raireshwar Fort

We left the fort around 1.30 pm and visited Sardar Kanhoji Jedhe and Jeeva Mahale samadhi at village Ambawade.

Sardar Kanhoji Jedhe Statue

Sardar Kanhoji Jedhe Samadhi

Jeeva Mahale Samadhi

There is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva called Nageshwar, which is family deity of Sardar Kanhoji Jedhe. 

Nageshwar Temple

Lord Nageshwar

After taking blessings from Nageshwar we reached at Sardar Kanhoji Jedhe wada at village Kari in 20 minutes. Its renewed house and a small museum where you can see few historical things.  Descendants of Kanhoji Jedhe live there and who greet and speak with utmost affection to everyone who visits.

Sardar Kanhoji Jedhe Wada, Kari

Highlights - 

Trip duration - 1 day (11 February 2023)

Distance travelled - 200Km

Budget - 5K