Type: Overnight Camping Trek
Name: Rajmachi
Region: Karjat / Lonavala
The cost for the entire event is Rs. 800.00 per person for people carrying their own tents.
Kindly bring along your Tent for camping.
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 17:10 Hrs (sharp) at Lonavala Railway station on Saturday 18th October 2014. We all can come by the Mumbai-Pune Sinhgad express train, timings are as follows:
14:30 CST
14:43 Dadar
15:08 Thane
15:28 Kalyan
16:08 Karjat
17:08 Lonavala.
Itinerary - Saturday 18th October 2014
17:10 Auto rickshaw ride from Lonavala ST bus depot till Tungarli dam base.
17:30 Tungarli Dam
18:00 Walk/Hike from Tungarli Dam to Rajmachi - 4hrs/16kms max.
21:30 Reach base village. have dinner
22.30 Setup Tents and Enjoy the Night
Sunday 19th October 2014
05:30 Wake up.
06:00 Break fast
07:00 Manoranjan fort and Shrivardhan Fort exploration.
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Descend from Rajmachi to Kondhane (3 hrs)
16:00 Kondhane caves
17:00 Kondhane village
18:30 Karjat railway station
We would be getting back to Dadar at 21:00 (Subjective). The cost of this trek would be Rs 800.00
This includes travel cost from Lonavala to Tungarli dam base, 1 Veg Dinner, breakfast, 1 Veg lunch, TrekandTrail India charges if any and travel cost from Kondhane Village to Karjat station.
Please carry your own Tent for camping
Important Note: One needs to deposit full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. For Registration transfer Rs. 800.00 per person in the given a/c
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 32248535175
Account Name: Rajesh Mhaddalkar
IFSC Code: SBIN0014771
Once payment is done, please send an email to connect@treksandtrails.org
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.
Please carry your personal tea mugs and a small Swiss-knife.
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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