Situated at Hadapsar- Saswad Road, Fort Jadhavgadh is one of the best destinations for your day picnics. Built-in the 17th century by Pilaji Jadhavrao, the Maratha General in the army of Chhatrapati Shahuji, this is the only heritage fort hotel in Maharashtra. Spread in 25 acres of land, the fort will take you to the history of Marathas.
It has a total of 58 rooms comprising of Royal Suites (Maharaja, Maharani and Museum Suite), Darbari Suites, Varsha Suites (Rain Shower Suites), Hill View Dalaan, Chaavni (a royal tent), Kholi and Neem Forest Cottages. The prices may vary for the different rooms starting at Rs. 6000 per night. If you are planning for special occasions, you can also choose among the different packages that they offer.
Cost of the picnic:
On weekdays, the day picnic will cost you 1799 INR per adult and 1499 INR per kid whereas on weekends, cost per adult is 2199 INR and cost per kid is 1799 INR. You can book the tickets online from their site or from the Bookmyshow.
How to travel:
As it is located in a remote area, it has no transportation facility. You need to travel in your own vehicle or you can book a rental car.
Picnic Overview:
The day picnic pass includes:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Hi-Tea
- Audio Tour
- Activities - Archery, Air Rifle Shooting, Pottery Making
- Outdoor sports - Volleyball, Badminton, Football, Cricket
- Visit to Aai museum
You can have your breakfast, lunch, and Hi-Tea at their Paytha restaurant. While at the restaurant, you will get a fill of Maharashtrian food culture, via authentic food like Puranpoli and Pithale Bhakari and you can finish your lunch with "Paan".
You will be welcomed at the Mahadarwaja in traditional Marathi way with tutari and dhol. I would suggest taking 45 mins of the audio tour first to know the history and places to visit at the fort. This will help you decide where to spend your time at the fort as per your interest.
Indulge yourself in outdoor activities and sports and do visit their Aai museum. After a day full of activities, you can relax at the "Kund"
a swimming pool or roam around the garden hearing whispering of the
birds and enjoying the greenery.
Best to go with:
Friends, family, bae, big group
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| Payatha Restaurant |
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| Mahadarwaja |
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| Dungeon |
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| Hotel Rooms |
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| Kund - Swimming Pool |
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| Garden |
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| Organic farming |
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| Aai museum |
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| Archery |
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| Outdoor Sports |
