Panhala to Pawankhind Range Trek

जुलै १६६० मध्ये सिद्दी जोहर याने पन्हाळगड ला जबरदस्त वेढा दिला होता. मुसळधार पाऊस आणि अंधाराचा फायदा घेत छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज, बाजीप्रभु देशपांडे आणि काही मोजके मावळे पन्हाळगडावरून निसटले आणि विशाळगडाकडे जायला लागले. मात्र, शत्रूच्या सैन्याला याची कुणकुण लागली आणि सिद्दी जोहर च्या सैन्यांनी त्यांचा पाठलाग सुरू केला.

शत्रूला रोखण्यासाठी अत्यंत अरुंद अशा घोडखिंडीत बाजीप्रभु देशपांडे व बाकी मावळ्यांनी आदिलशाही सैन्याला थोपवून धरले. आपल्या महाराजांना विशाळगडावर सुखरूप पोहोचता यावे, यासाठी सुमारे ३०० मावळ्यांनी आपल्या प्राणांची आहुती दिली. त्यांच्या बलिदानाने आणि पवित्र रक्ताने ही घोडखिंड इतिहासात पावनखिंड म्हणून अजरामर झाली.

पन्हाळगड ते पावनखिंड हे पायी अंतर अंदाजे ५० किलोमीटर इतके असून ही वाट, मसाई पठार, तसेच काही गावातून जाते. पावसाळ्यातील हा प्रवास खूप आव्हानात्मक असून तो चालणाऱ्याची शारीरिक तसेच मानसिक कणखरता तपासतो.

ही मोहीम म्हणजे केवळ पावसाळी पर्यटन नसून, स्वराज्यासाठी लढलेल्या मावळ्यांच्या त्यागप्रती कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करण्याचा मार्ग आहे. या ऐतिहासिक वाटेवरून चालताना शिवरायांची युद्धनीती व मावळ्यांनी निष्ठा क्षणोक्षणी जाणवते

In July 1660, Siddi Jauhar laid a fierce siege to Panhalgad Fort. Taking advantage of the torrential rain and darkness, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Baji Prabhu Deshpande, and a select group of Mavalas (loyal soldiers) headed towards Vishalgad. However, the enemy got wind of their escape, and Siddi Jauhar’s forces began to pursue them.

To halt the enemy's advance, Baji Prabhu Deshpande and the Mavalas held off the Adilshahi army at the extremely narrow Ghodkhind pass. Around 300 Mavalas sacrificed their lives to ensure their Maharaj could reach Vishalgad safely. Through their sacrifice and sacred blood, this pass was immortalized in history as 'Pavankhind' (the Sacred Pass).

The trek from Panhalgad to Pavankhind covers a distance of approximately 50 kilometers, passing through the Masai Plateau and several villages. Undertaking this journey during the monsoon is highly challenging, testing both the physical and mental resilience of the trekkers.

This expedition is not merely a monsoon trek; it is a way to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by the Mavalas who fought for Swarajya. Walking along this historic route allows one to feel the brilliance of Shivaji Maharaj’s military strategy and the unwavering loyalty of his soldiers at every step.

Highlights:

• Historic Trail
• Masai Pathar
• Pawankhind
• Rustic experience

Trek Facts:

• Grade: Medium
• Endurance: High
• Highest Elevation: 899M
• Distance: Day 1: 20KM, Day 2: 20KM
• Trek start point: Panhala
• Trek end point: Pawankhind

Itinerary:
Day 0

• Depart by hired Non-AC Vehicle, below are the pickup points & tentative timings:
• 10:00 PM - Dadar East TT Circle
• 10:20 – 10:25 PM – Chembur (Naturals Ice-Cream)
• 10:45 – 10:55 PM – Vashi (Shivneri Vashi Bus Stop)
• 11:15 – 11:25 PM – Kharghar (Shivneri Stop Kharghar)
• 11:40 – 11:45 PM – Kalamboli (Shivneri Panvel Stop)
• 01:30 – 01:45 AM – Bhumkar Chowk - Pune
• 01:45 – 01:55 AM – Wakad bridge - Pune
• 02:00 – 02:05 AM – Chandini Chowk - Pune
• 02:25 – 02:30 AM – Vadgoan bridge - Pune
  Note: Timings are tentative as they depend on traffic conditions. Trek Leader will share the live location from the first pickup till the last pickup point. Exact locations will be shared with registered participants in the WhatsApp group and are also available in the disclaimer form.

Day 1

• 6:00 AM – Reach Panhala
• Fresh‑up & Breakfast – 45 min
• Trek Briefing & Safety Instructions – 15 min
• Trek: Panhala → Karpewadi – ~8 hours
• Packed Lunch Break – en route
• Rest at Villager’s Home
• Dinner Break – 1 hour
• Overnight Rest (Bring your own sleeping bag / bedding)

### Day 2

• 5:00 AM – Wake‑up call
• Freshup & Breakfast - 45 min
• Trek: Karpewadi → Pawankhind – ~8 hours
• Packed Lunch Break – en route
• Conclude trek at Pawankhind
• Travel: Pawankhind → Pune/Mumbai – ~6/8 hours by hired vehicle

Price: ₹3300 from Mumbai
Included

• Travel by hired Non-AC vehicle from Mumbai
• Breakfast, Packed Veg Lunch on Day 1 & 2
• Evening Tea, Veg Dinner & Homestay at the Villagers House on DAY 1
• Our Certified Team expertise

Excluded: snacks break, Personnel expenses like cold drinks, snacks, packaged water bottles.

Price: ₹2900 from Pune
Included

• Travel by hired AC vehicle from Pune
• Breakfast, Packed Veg Lunch on Day 1 & 2
• Veg Dinner & Homestay at the Villagers House on DAY 1
• Our Certified Team expertise

Excluded: snacks break, Personnel expenses like cold drinks, snacks, packaged water bottles.

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