Rajmachi Day Trek

Experiences 


 Trek, Off-Road Ride, Time enough to explore one of the two Rajmachi ancient fortress, Nature Trail, Dip in Pond (if time permits), and rural village food




Location: Lonavala Region

Duration: 1 Day

Stay: Not Applicable

Trek Category Moderate or tough in terms of endurance if you do it in one day.


Standard Trekking Package: (WhatsApp: 9619182010 to get exact commercials that match your requirements).

NOTE: Cost for Per Sumo (Non-AC), Lonavala to Rajmachi or Phanasgaon (One Way) - Rs.2500/-) - up to 8 pax or maybe 10 in some cases, can be accommodated in the vehicle (decision will be taken by the driver).

Rs.5000/- (For a group size up to 9 persons), (Mountain Guide with Safety Equipment and General First Aid Kit)

Rs.7500/- (For a group size 10 to 15 pax), (2 Mountain Guide with Safety Equipment and General First Aid Kit)

Special Corporate or Celebrity Trek Charges:
Rs.10,000/- for a group size of up to 12 persons
Rs.15,000/- for a group size of 15 to 23 persons.

(Mountain Guides with experience to host corporate events along with safety Equipment, First Aid).

Exclusions:
Meals
Bottled water/ beverages.
Any kind of insurance
Tips etc.
Un-utilized resources will not be refunded.
Anything that is not included is excluded.
Travel budget (by private transport - ask for quote).

Note: Meal cost for Mountain Guides during trek has to be borne by customer.

Note: We can organize stays (Villas and Farm Stay; Camping and Glamping; Resorts and Hotels); transport; "meals for your trek"; "Group or Corporate Events with games, activities, and adventures"; we can customize the whole event to match your requirements.

Note: Adventure sports should always be done under strict supervision of professionals who are experienced and have standard based equipment's to support the activities. We will be happy to help. 



Proposed Plan

Day 1
Reporting time 08:00 hrs at Lonavala

08:30 hrs to 09:30 hrs - Off Road ride Lonavala to Fanasgaon (Phanasgaon); Packed breakfast.
09:30 hrs - Trek from Fanasgaon to Shrivardhan Fort to Rajmachi Village
Swim in Lake
Rest at village home and lunch
16:00 hrs - Start back for Lonavala in jeep.
17:30 hrs - Reach back at Lonavala
End of tour

Contact for Inquiries and Booking: 


WhatsApp: 9619182010 / asif@natureknights.net


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Cancellation policy for one day trips/trek


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What to Carry? 
Water Bottles for Trek
Munching Snack and Fruits/Dry Fruits
Flash Lights for emergency
1 Set of Change Clothes and 1 Extra T-Shirt (Full Sleeves)
Shorts/Swimming Trunks for Swim and towel
Personal Medical Kit and toiletries 
Own Waste Paper Bag
All items properly packed in Backpack

More about Rajmachi

 Best Seasons for camping: November to March
Trekking season round the year.

Place to Start Trek: Lonavala (from Tungarli Lake) or Kondivita Village (Near Karjat) or Fanasgaon if your have Jeep with you.

 Things to do: Trek, Fort to be explored, Camping, Pond for a swim, good place for Bird watching and Butterflies during winter.

Rajmachi is the name given to the twin hill forts located around 18 kilometers from Lonavala, the twin forts are called 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manoranjan.

Rajmachi can be accessed either from Lonavala or Karjat (Base Village Kondivita). The approach from Lonavala is longer but easier; from Karjat side it ais a little steep. The best way to do a Rajmachi trek is to start from Lonavala (Near Tungarli Dam) very early in the morning. An easy trek would take you till base village around Lunch time, stay over at the base village near the twin peaks 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manoranjan, few simple village dormitory/ lodges available for stay would be happy to provide you with simple village food for a fee.

Evening take a Dip in a Pond located at walkable distance from Village, the trail to pond leads to a cool patch of greenery.

You can cover to twin forts near base village next day early morning. After early Lunch you can start your trek towards Karjat. You can get Rickshaws/ ST Bus from some distance at Kondivita Village.

More about Rajmachi

Shrivardhan and Manaranjan can also be considered as two separate forts. There is one small plateau in between them. AThe temple of 'Bhairoba' is very beautiful. Shrivardhan is 'Bale killa' of Rajmachi. It is almost 3000 feet high. But it was mainly built to keep watch on Konkan area. The other - MManoranjan is 2700 feet high. Manoranjan consists of strong walls, 3 doors and many water tanks. One can see UUlhas River Dukes Nose (Nagphani), Karnala ,Matheran, Mahuli and Bhimashankar etc. The old caves of 'Kondhavi' on Rajmachi fort are worth seeing The way to the fort is long but truly with a good view. One can enjoy a nice forest, Tungarli lake and many waterfalls as well.

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