Touch The Real Grass: Sinhagad Fort Trek
The Main Challenge: “No One Left Behind” Team Race
We form mixed teams of 5–8 people at the base (a natural ice-breaker), each led by a volunteer guide. The rule is simple: Your entire group must reach the summit together. The winning team isn’t the one with the fastest individual runner — it’s the one that paces, supports, and brings everyone up. Reward: Bragging rights, a group shoutout, and a small prize for the winning team at the summit.
Trek Details
Route: Standard Base Village Trail (Sinhagad Paytha → Pune Darwaza) Distance & Terrain: ~2.7 km of steep, rocky, scenic trail Ascent: 1–2 hours (depending on team pace) Descent: ~45 minutes to 1 hour
Schedule – Sunday, 15 November 2026
06:00 AM – 06:30 AM: Gather at Sinhagad Base, Check-in & Water Distribution 06:30 AM: Team Formation & Race Kickoff ~08:30 AM: Summit Arrival, Winner Announcement & Victory Chai ☕ 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Session 1 – Open-Air Tech Talk (informal storytelling, no slides) 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Session 2 – “Old Pune vs. New Tech” Interactive Icebreaker & Quiz 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Authentic Pithla Bhakri Lunch & Open Networking 🌾 11:00 AM: Group Descent (back to base before the midday heat)
What to Bring & Safety
Trekking/sports shoes with good grip 1.5–2 litres of water Cap/hat and a light windbreaker Stay on the marked trail, match your group’s pace, and avoid cliff edges Volunteer guides will carry basic first-aid kits Weather note: In case of heavy rain or adverse conditions, we’ll pivot to a shaded venue at the base.
Who should come? Cloud-native enthusiasts, KCD attendees, Docker & CNCF community members, and anyone who wants a different kind of meetup — part heritage trek, part team bonding, part tech conversation in the open air.
Registration & Selection
Seats are limited. Please fill out this form to apply: 👉 https://forms.gle/NLwi9pRB8eJSLQbf6 Only shortlisted attendees will be allowed to join the trek. We will notify all applicants by Thursday evening about the selection status. Please do not come to the base unless you have received confirmation from us.