From hill forts in the Sahyadri mountains, Shivaji founded a kingdom that grew into the strongest power in India. This journey climbs to the forts where that story was made, with historians, weavers and the singers of the powada.
Civilisations · Maratha
Forts of the Deccan
Maharashtra's hill forts: Pune, Raigad, Sinhagad
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At a glance
- Places
- Pune, Raigad, Sinhagad
- Best months
- October to February, or June to September for the monsoon
- Ways to travel
- Private journey, small circle of up to 12, private group of up to 20
- Activity level
- Active
- Stays
- Heritage hotels and fine local stays
- All-inclusive
- Stays, all meals, transport, Saints and experiences
By invitation
the moments that make the journey.
- Climb to Raigad at dawn with a historian, and stand where Shivaji was crowned
- Sinhagad's walls above the clouds
- A Paithani weaver at the loom
- Maharashtrian cooking, from puran poli to the spice of Kolhapur
Everything taken care of
- Stays, airport transfers and private transport throughout
- All meals, from family kitchens to royal dinners
- Your Saints and every experience in your itinerary
- Entry fees and private access arrangements
Not included: personal expenses, shopping and tips, plus international flights, visas and travel insurance.
Dates and how to book
- Small circle
Departure dates to be announced - Private journey or private group
Any dates you choose - Your journey, priced for you
Every journey is shaped around your dates, your stays and how you travel, so we share a full proposal once we have spoken.
Good to know
- Activity level: Active. Steep climbs to the hill forts, at a gentle pace
climb into the maratha age.
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