Raireshwar Temple

Our trekking group decided to visit Raireshwar temple. We decided to start the journey in morning 6 AM from pune. It is 90-100 km away from Pune. On trek day, as usual we started our journey late at 7am.There were total 6 people on 3 bikes. We all friends met after long time. Our first stop was at one Dhaba for breakfast. At Dhaba , we had discussion among us and took some parcel food for our further journey.

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We moved to our destination. It was weekend, after travelling some distance we had faced heavy traffic near toll plaza. We went through it. Main highway was over. Now,we had to travel over village road for further journey. Now we were at Bhor village and rain started heavily.  On the way we saw one river which was full of water. We took stop and had some clicks and moved forward. After travelling some distance around 10 km ,we were at necklace point. We decided to stop over there. It was a great view over there. Previously I saw it many times in TV and friends photos. Now it was in front of me. It was a happy moment for me and it was a surprise for me.

We took photos and moved to next journey. Now we were going late as our plan so decided not to stop until the final destination. After travelling for around 1 hour we were at base village of Raireshwar.Now rain was heavy.  Farmers were busy in farming. Farmer helped to find our way. It was heavy rain so unable to get mobile out of bag. After traveling 10 km through gorge we were at base. We parked bikes and started trekking.Now we were at some height. Wind was blowing very fast and it was raining continuously .So it was not easy to walk but we had trek in this atmosphere. It was too cold. And we started trek on raw road after travelling some distance.

There was difficult point. We had to cross that point. There was vale at one side and another side covert by mountain. It was hard to step forward. We crossed it slowly and we were at top of fort. But still temple was far from us. At top of fort there was fog everywhere.  And we were only 6 people traveling through forest on fort. The rain stopped for some time. We took some photos and moved to temple. Now it was noon we all were hungry. We had lunch in school of Raireshwar. After that we were blessed at Raireshwar temple. Temple has historical importance. The temple is very old and stone structure. Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj took oath of Swarajya in this temple.  There were large portrait image of maharaj with Shivling

After we had discussion with other trekkers they asked to visit to Pandav caves which are near over there. But road was difficult. We travelled some distance through local people colony. They suggest us to don’t go there you don’t find caves. But we decided to visit caves. After travelling some distance we got know it was difficult to walk through farm. So we moved back to temple. Had some rest and started our return journey.

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It was heavy rain in over day. At 6pm we were at base of temple. We had to travel to back home around 90-100 km on bike and it was too late and start our return journey. Took one stop at Bhor and had some breakfast. At hotel we check our bags my mobile got wet and unable to switch on. Then I decided to start it at home only. And we started our further journey. At 10 pm we reached at home. I had checked mobile and it was working. So I was quite happy and it was happy ending of this visit.

Best time to visit – In monsoon season. (August to October)  Total cost around 500 from Pune (including all things).

You must take a guide if wish to visit to Pandav caves. Request to donate some funds to temple trust if possible.

Thank you for reading this post.Keep travelling!!!!!!Keep exploring!!!!!