Rajmachi Trek

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Rajmachi Trek

Rajmachi Fort is a historical fort having two stronghold forts in Lonavala. Forts of Rajmachi Lonavala are Shrivardhan and Manaranjan. Visible from Mumbai Pune Expressway on the right-hand side of Borghat, a popular spot near Khandala known as Rajmachi View Point. Rajmachi is a famous spot for trekking in popular Lonavala Hill Stations. Lonavala to Rajmachi Fort is a 16 km trekking distance from Lonavala, and there are many routes to reach Rajmachi Fort. We will be staying at Udhewadi Village, located below the two Balekilla; only camping during the winter and summer months is possible at Udhewadi. You can see the beautiful Kataldhar waterfall from Shrivardhan Fort. Rajmachi Fort near Karjat has many caves used by trekkers for night halt. Rajmachi Fort is located strategically overlooking Borghat, a historical trade route in Sahyadri Mountains. Popular among trekkers of India as one of the best trekking places in Maharashtra

Attraction

• Kalbhairavnath temple
• Shreevardhan fort
• Manoranjan fort
• Udaysagar Lake
• Kataldhar waterfall views from Shrivardhan Fort (In monsoon only)
• Shirota Lake views from Shirvardhan Fort
• Breathtaking beauty of Rajmachi

Day 1 - Saturday

• 04:30 pm : Meet the Team at Lonavla Railway station
• 04:45 pm : Move towards Fanasrai Village by local vehicle
• 06:30 pm : Start trek towards the base village - 8 km trek.
• 08:30 pm : Reach Base Village
• 09:30 pm : Dinner
• 10:00 pm : Sleep time (Dormitory stay)

Day 2 - Sunday

• 05:30 am : Wake-up call & Refreshment
• 06:00 am : Start ascending Shrivardhan Fort
• 07:00 am : Reach on top and explore
• 07:30 am : Start descending
• 08:30 am : Reach at base village
• Have breakfast
• Visit Udaysagar lake and temple
• 10:30 am : Start back trek towards mid village
• 12:30 pm : Reach at mid village and move towards Lonavala by local jeep
• 01:30 pm : Disperse at Lonavala Railway Station

Train Timings:

We will be boarding the below train from nearest local station. Train timings are shared below for convenience:
Mumbai People - Konark Express (11019)

• 02:00 PM : CSMT
• 02:12 PM : Dadar
• 02:33 PM : Thane
• 02:55 PM : Kalyan
• 04:27 PM : Lonavala Jn.

Pune People - Pune to Lonavala local train

• 03:00 PM : Pune
• 03:05 PM : Shivaji Nagar
• 03:24 PM : Chinchwad
• 03:45 PM : Talegaon
• 04:20 PM : Lonavala Jn.

Meeting Point : Lonavala Railway Station at 04:45 PM

Mandatory:

• Identity proof
• 2 Ltrs of water
• Electoral powder, 2 lemons, ready to eat items (Protein bars, chikki etc.)
• Torch with extra batteries, pocket knife
• Personal medicines
• Good trekking shoes preferably 'Action' brand - Trekking Shoes
• Haversack/backpack to carry all things.

Optional

• Cap, Camera
• Spare floaters, slippers, or light canvas shoes
• Windcheater, scarves, jackets, extra pair of socks and clothes
• Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery

Includes

• Travel from Lonavala to Lonavala
• Breakfast & Tea
• Dinner
• Dormitory stay
• Local guidance
• First aid
• WE Experties Charges

Excludes

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any personal expenses
• Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather

• Transfer Rs.1400/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
• Kindly SMS or whatsapp on 9004294910, after you transfer the amount.
• The path can be slippery due to monsoons. So, proper precautions should be taken during the visit
• Carry enough water with you and do not resort to any other water source without any assistance

• Floaters and sandals are not allowed
• Do not carry purse, side sling bags not allowed
• Eco-Tourism etiquettes to be followed. Trek is in the Eco / culturally -sensitive area
• Do not litter the place as it is in great need of being maintained and adopted
• Leader/ Organizer will not be responsible for any accident, mishap or compensation in whatsoever manner
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even locals
• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
• Team "Wanderlust Express’ reserves all the right to change / deviate / cancel the plans without prior notice.