Raireshwar Trek
Pune, Maharashtra
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- Max altitude
- 1,373 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 6 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short climb of about an hour from the Korle side, but the last section is a run of steep metal ladders, some without side railings, that turns slippery in monsoon rain.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Korle → Korle (via Raireshwar plateau and Shri Raireshwar Mandir)
1,000 m → 1,373 m → 1,000 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Korle
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High point · Raireshwar plateau (Shri Raireshwar Mandir)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Korle (nearest town: Bhor)
- Nearest railway
- Pune Junction
- Nearest airport
- Pune Airport
- By road
- Pune (about 82-84 km via Bhor; operators say the narrow Bhor ghat road is not suited to large vehicles); Pune or Mumbai via Wai (the route operators prefer for buses; Mumbai is about 227-230 km)
- Drive
- About 3 h from Pune
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹500–1,500
With an operator
₹1,199–1,499
Per person, ex-Pune, one-day trips. Guided prices published 2026: Trekkers of India ₹1,199 + 5% GST (Raireshwar with Kenjalgad, Pune-Pune bus, breakfast and lunch); Treks and Trails India (treksandtrails.org) ₹1,299 (Pune-Pune non-AC bus, breakfast, lunch, trek leader; ₹1,300 ex-Mumbai overnight); Stormfree Adventures ₹1,499 (Raireshwar and Kenjalgad, October 2026 batches). Self-guided is an estimate: bus or shared fuel to Bhor and a local jeep or car to the base, plus a home-cooked lunch from villagers on the plateau.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jun–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not confirmed by our sources; expect patchy mobile signal on the ghat road and plateau.
- Last ATM
- Bhor town (not confirmed by our sources; carry cash for villagers' meals)
- Nearest hospital
- Bhor for first care; Pune for serious cases
- Water
- Operators say drinking water is available on top; carry 2-3 litres anyway and treat water from tanks or lakes.
Highlights
- Shri Raireshwar Mandir, the ancient stone Shiv temple where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, aged 16, took the oath of Hindavi Swarajya with his Mavala companions before the Shivling
- The 'Ladder of Heaven': a chain of short metal ladders up the cliff to the plateau
- A huge, inhabited plateau about 7-8 km long, carpeted with wildflowers after the monsoon
- Gomukh lake, Nakhinda (Aswal lake), Pandav Leni and the seven-coloured soil on the plateau
- Views of Rajgad, Torna, Rohida, Kenjalgad and Kamalgad and the Dhom backwaters
Risks
- The ladder section is steep and practically one-way; some ladders have no side railings, so go slowly and expect waits on crowded weekends.
- Monsoon (June-September) rain and cloud make the rock and ladders slippery, and the hairpin road up to the base is often in poor shape until repaired after the monsoon.
- Pune district has issued monsoon prohibitory orders in past years (for example July 2024) covering waterfalls and fort areas in Bhor and Velha tehsils; check for a current order before going.
- There are no clean toilets on the trek, and food should be carried or bought from villagers on the plateau.
Know before you go
Questions
Why is Raireshwar important?
The Shri Raireshwar Mandir on the plateau is dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva. Here Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, at about 16, took the oath to found Hindavi Swarajya with his Mavala companions in 1645, offering blood from his finger on the Shivling. The stone temple is old and was rebuilt in the 18th century; a large painting of Shivaji Maharaj and his companions hangs inside.
How long does the Raireshwar trek take?
The climb from the parking near the base takes about 30 minutes to an hour; operators allow about an hour up, a few hours on the plateau and an hour down. Treks and Trails India puts the distance from Korle to the top at about 6 km.
What is the height of Raireshwar?
Treks and Trails India and Wikipedia give about 1,373 m (4,505 ft). Other operators quote 4,000-4,600 ft.
How do I reach Raireshwar from Pune?
Raireshwar is about 82-84 km from Pune in Bhor taluka, around 2.5-3 hours by road. The shortest road goes through Bhor towards Varandha Ghat and then up a steep road with many hairpins; buses usually take the Wai side because the Bhor ghat road is narrow.
When is the best time to visit Raireshwar?
June to February. September and the weeks after the monsoon bring wildflowers across the plateau; the monsoon gives cloud views but slippery ladders.
Are the ladders safe for beginners?
Operators rate the trek easy and run it for beginners. The ladders are short but steep, and some lack railings, so climb slowly with three points of contact, especially in rain.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: PuneMaharashtra
- Nearest hospital
- Bhor for first care; Pune for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Bhor town (not confirmed by our sources; carry cash for villagers' meals)
- Phone network
- Not confirmed by our sources; expect patchy mobile signal on the ghat road and plateau.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Raireshwar Trek from Pune | Flowers Special Trek — Treks and Trails India (treksandtrails.org)
- Raireshwar Fort Trek from Mumbai | Self Operated Trek — Treks and Trails India (treksandtrails.org)
- Raireshwar — Wikipedia
- Flower Special One Day Trip to Raireshwar and Kenjalgad — Stormfree Adventures
- Raireshwar | Dhom | Menavli — Foliage Outdoors
- Kenjalgad & Raireshwar Trek — Trekkers of India
- Raireshwar Fort Trek – a wholesome monsoon experience — Places near Pune and Mumbai (Rajaram Sethuraman)
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