Hello Friends, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Two day trek to Rajmachi on 25th -26th August 2012, Leaving on 25th Aug Morning.
Little info about the fort
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3600 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy- medium
District: Pune
Range: Lonavala
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.
The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Meeting Point for Mumbai People :
Dadar Central Station (Platform No : 4) Sharp at 5.30am. / Thane Station at 6.00am(With Ticket till Lonavala) on Saturday (25th Aug)
Board Indrayani Express From Dadar / Thane on Saturday Morning and alight at Lonavla by 8am.
Time table of Indrayani Express :
Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience and meet us directly at Lonavla. {Train timetable is provided at the end}
Preferably try to get into Third last general compartment as we will be boarding the same from Dadar / Thane.
Get down at Lonavala @ 8.00am
Travelling by Indrayani Express Train till Lonavala
Reach Lonavala by 8.00am
Breakfast at lonavala and then Start our trek by 09.00 am.
Have our lunch on the way.
Reach Udhewadi Village in 6 hrs. (17 km walk.)
Rest for sometime.
Visit to Shreevardhan Fort.
Back to Udhewadi village, Evening Refreshment.
Dinner (Veg/Nonveg), and day off.
Have our lunch on the way.
Reach Udhewadi Village in 6 hrs. (17 km walk.)
Rest for sometime.
Visit to Shreevardhan Fort.
Back to Udhewadi village, Evening Refreshment.
Dinner (Veg/Nonveg), and day off.
Sunday, 26th Aug:
Tea, Breakfast.
Visit manoranjangad.
Back to udhewadi village for lunch(veg).
Descend towards Kondivade Village @ Karjat.
Tea, Breakfast.
Visit manoranjangad.
Back to udhewadi village for lunch(veg).
Descend towards Kondivade Village @ Karjat.
Move to Karjat Station by public transport.
Reach Karjat by 5.00 - 6.00pm.
And back to Homes. (Pune ppl by express/mail; Mumbai ppl by Local)
The cost for the trek for Mumbai People is Rs 700/- per head,
which includes
which includes
Travelling from Kondivade to Karjat Station.
Sat : Breakfast , Evening Tea , Dinner
Sun : Breakfast , Lunch , Evening Tea
Simple Stay @ Villager House (Please carry Sleeping Bag / Proper Bedding).
TMI Expertise charges.
Max Participant : 35 only
Note : Registrations through phone calls only (Do send sms if calls are not attended).
Entries and seating arrangement in the bus on first come first basis
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 and Pickup Point) .
Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch for Saturday.
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Towel, a napkin, 3 Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Windcheaters,
Sleeping Bag / Proper Bedding (Compulsory)
Medicine those if u require usually
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks and Flotters / Sleepers (Compulsory)
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.
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Medicine those if u require usually
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks and Flotters / Sleepers (Compulsory)
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.
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Pune Coordinators:
Adhar Kanungo : 09975641375
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Rajmachi Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace trekking", "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a Group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments will be entertained.
Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace trekking", "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a Group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments will be entertained.
Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
