Dear Mates, We at Trek Mates India invites you for Monsoon Trek to Rajmachi and Kondane Cave Waterfall on 26th and 27th July 2014 (Leaving on 26th July Morning)
Little info about the fort
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3600 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy- medium
Range: Lonavala / Karjat
Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar
Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures - the Shrivardhan fort and Manoranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery.
Pics from Prasad Sakru, Similar Trek during Monsoon :
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Mumbai People can catch Intercity Express from CST / Dadar / Thane (Please book your train tickets in advance for Comfortable Journey)
Mumbai to Pune Intercity Express
Breakfast at Lonavala
Travel by Public Transport till Fanaswadi
Reach Fanaswadi by 11am
Introduction Round , Start Trek for Rajmachi (8 KM Trek)
Enjoy Multiple Waterfalls / Water Streams.
Lunch on the Way
Reach Udhewadi Village by 3pm.
Rest for some time
Start Trek for Shreevardhan Fort , Enjoy Sunset from the Fort
If calls not attended, then please send a sms with message Rajmachi Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Thane (w) 400602.
Regards,
Trek Mates India
Little info about the fort
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3600 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy- medium
Range: Lonavala / Karjat
Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar
Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures - the Shrivardhan fort and Manoranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery.
Pics from Prasad Sakru, Similar Trek during Monsoon :
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Day -1 , 26th July , Saturday.
Meeting Point for Mumbai / Pune People :
Lonavala Station at 9am (Platform No 1 , Near Ticket Counter)
Meeting Point for Mumbai / Pune People :
Lonavala Station at 9am (Platform No 1 , Near Ticket Counter)
Breakfast at Lonavala
Travel by Public Transport till Fanaswadi
Reach Fanaswadi by 11am
Introduction Round , Start Trek for Rajmachi (8 KM Trek)
Enjoy Multiple Waterfalls / Water Streams.
Lunch on the Way
Reach Udhewadi Village by 3pm.
Rest for some time
Start Trek for Shreevardhan Fort , Enjoy Sunset from the Fort
We will be staying at Villager House , So please carry Bedding / Sleeping Bag.
Post Dinner , we will go for Night Walk.
Day -2 , 27th July , Sunday.
Wake up at 6am
Visit Manaranjan Fort
Back to Villager House for Breakfast
Fun in the Lake
Start Descend toward Karjat Side by 10am
Reach Kondane Cave Waterfall by 12pm
Enjoy Waterfalls till 1.30 pm
Lunch at Kondane Village
Post Lunch we will start our return Journey
Reach Karjat by 6pm
Catch Karjat - CST Fast Local and Reach Dadar by 8-8.30pm
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch for Saturday.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Lunch for Saturday.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory)
Sleeping bed, warm clothes (compulsory)
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Pack yr bags to save them from getting wet.
Sleeping bed, warm clothes (compulsory)
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Pack yr bags to save them from getting wet.
The cost for the trek is Rs 1200/- per head which includes
Travelling from Lonavala to Fanaswadi and Kondane Village to Karjat
Breakfast , Evening Tea and 2 Meal (Saturday Night Dinner / Sunday Lunch)
Dormitory Accomodation
Bank Details :
Dormitory Accomodation
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar : 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508 / 9619990866
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508 / 9619990866
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Details :
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number)
Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended, then please send a sms with message Rajmachi Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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