Overnight Camping Trek to Rajmachi near Lonavala on 17th January & 18th January 2015
Type: Overnight Camping Trek
Name: Rajmachi
Region: Karjat / Lonavala
The cost for the entire event is Rs. 1200.00 per person.
This is one of the best trek near Mumbai and Pune. At Rajmachi - Shrivardhan and Manoranjan can also be considered as two separate forts. There is one small plateau in between them. A 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. Manoranjan is 2700 feet high. Manoranjan consists of strong walls, 3 doors and many water tanks. One can see Ulhas river, Dukes Nose (Nagphani), Karnala, Matheran, Mahuli and Bhimashankar etc. The old caves of 'Kondhavi' on Rajmachi fort are worth to see. The way to the fort is long but truly with a good view.
We meet at 17:15 Hrs (sharp) at Lonavala Railway station on January 17th 2015. We all can come by the 11009/Sinhagad Express, timings are as follows:
14:30 CST
14:41 Dadar
15:03 Thane
15:28 Kalyan
16:08 Karjat
17:03 Lonavala.
Saturday
17:30 Auto rickshaw ride from Lonavala ST bus depot till Tungarli dam base.
18:00 Reach Tungarli Dam and Introduction/Instructions
18:15 Start Trek/Hike from Tungarli Dam to Rajmachi - 4hrs/16kms max.
22:15 Reach base village. have dinner
22.30 Dinner & rest for the day
Sunday
06:00 Wake Up
06:15 Start the trek to reach Shrivardhan fort for sunrise
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Start the trek to Manoranjan fort
12:00 Lunch & the Descend from Rajmachi to Kondhane (3 hrs)
15:00 Kondhane caves
16:00 Kondhane village
17:00 Karjat railway station
We will be getting back to Dadar around 19:00 (Subjective).
This includes travel cost from Lonavala to Tungarli dam base,
1 Veg Dinner, Breakfast, 1 Veg lunch, Trek and Trails India charges
If any and travel cost from Kondhane Village to Karjat station.
Important Note: One needs to deposit full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
For Registration transfer Rs. 1200.00 per person in the given a/c
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 30011210106
Account Name Muhammed Yahya Virani
IFSC Code: SBIN0007780
Things to carry
Ready to eat food, like plum cakes, chocolate bar, some snacks & biscuits etc.
Water 3 lts (Mandatory).
Good footwear (Mandatory).
Sleeping Bag / Mattress / Bed sheet / Pull over / Carry mat
Head Torch / Torch (Mandatory).
Extra pair of clothes, Towels & Napkins (Optional).
Slippers or floaters (just to relax your feet before & after the trek) (optional)
Personal small medical kit. (Which you require usually/Optional)
Electral / Tang powder. Cap / Goggles. (Optional)
Other things as per your choice.(Camera, Binoculars, etc.)
Plastic bag to keep clothes dry.
Haversack to put all these things.
TreksandTrails Advisory Note:
Kindly carry 1 Identity proof at least for the trek.
It's not a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR.
We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking exploration.
The leader's decision will be final and all the members should abide by it.
Do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments.
Any kind of addiction is strictly prohibited, e.g. drinking, smoking.
Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same. Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident 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 local people. Due to the Monsoon season we recommend you to please take care at every place while walking /climbing / trekking. Rains are expected so please double pack your valuables in plastic bags to save them from getting wet. ***No plastic littering on the way or in hills/mountains.
***Participation confirmation only via confirmed bank transfer. ***
***** Telephonic confirmation is required to confirm your participation.****
Participation contribution is non refundable and NOT transferable. We shall travel together as a group.
Rules:
1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
2. Trek leader's decision will be final and binding.
3. TreksandTrails reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
4. Telephonic confirmation is mandatory, if unable to contact send a text message and we will call you back.
5. Sleeveless, low neck, figure hugging shirts/skirts/tops, short pants, hot pants not allowed.
6. Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery (at own risk)
7. Please do not carry handbags or Jolas or Sling bags on treks.
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One day she came to Indor at the foot of the hill now called Kalsubai, and took service with a Koli family on condition that she should not be asked to clean pots or to sweep. Matters went smoothly till, one day, one of the families ordered Kalsu to clean some pots and clear away some Utter. She did as she was bid, bat, immediately after, climbed the hill and stayed on its top till her death. Where she cleaned the pots is known as Thale Mel, and where she cleared away the litter as Kaldara. The hill is a natural stronghold about ten miles south-east of Igatpuri, the nearest railway station. Its top is a cone with room only for a small shrine and a trigonometrically survey cairn. There is a large lower shoulder without remains of buildings, and the absence of water cisterns shows that the hill was never used as a fort.
