Dear OffBeaters,
We invite you for a Fireflies special Night trek to Rajmachi on 9th June 2013, starting on 8th night
Trivia
Fort Rajmachi
Type: Hill fort
Height: 2710 ft above msl
Grade: easy
Base villege: Kondivade(Karjat) / Lonavla
During this period the forest adjoining Rajmachi is found lit with thousands of fireflies.
The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a
synchronized light show amidst forest..
Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show
The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a
synchronized light show amidst forest..
Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show
Rajmachi the dreamed destination of every trekker must visit place in every monsoon.
At Udhewadi (village at the footsteps of twin forts) there is a well built pond and a beautiful ancient temple. 30 minutes hike from here takes one at the flat plateau where there is temple of bhairoba.
The fort in front of the temple is Shriwardhan. Though dilapidated all the three doors to the fort are still standing tall. A little further there is a buddhist cave. The fort is well fortified. At dolkathi there is a long pole on which flag is hosted.
The route from behind the bhairoba temple leads to Manaranjan fort. The entrance is in ruins, on top there is good forestation. Fortification of Manranjan is in good state. There is one big water tank atop.
On the way to Kondiwade is the famous ‘Konadane’ cave.
Peripherial Sites:
- Forts views: Dhak durg, Lohagd, Visapur, mahuli,Karnal. Irshalgad
- ‘Manjarsumba’. Pinnacle
- Khandala, Matheran, Borghat
Itinerary of the fort is as follows
Meeting Point :
Karjat Station 08:30pm
09:30 pm Introduction, Instruction
10:00 pm start the trek
Dinner on the way
Enjoy Light Show by fireflies enroute
01:30 am Reach Undhewadi, Rest till morning
06:30 am : Wake up, Breakfast
07:30 am Start trek, explore Fort
12.30 pm : Lunch at Udhewadi
02.00 pm : Start descending
06:00 pm Kondiwade
07:00 pm karjat
Reaching Mumbai/ Pune by 09:00 -10:00 pm tentatively.
Group Size : 20 Participants
Avoid being part of the herd of 50's + + +
Smaller the group better the interactions and coordination.
Contribution
is Rs 500/- per head
which includes
Travelling from Karjat to Karjat
is Rs 500/- per head
which includes
Travelling from Karjat to Karjat
1 breakfasts, 1 meals, 1 evening refreshments
For registration kindly transfer Rs 500 per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBIN0536911
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) atoffbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Check list :
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Identity Proof
Torch
Water 3 liters
Dinner
Proper Bedding
Change of cloths
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Registration or queries:
Zeenat: 9850193039
Priti : 9869524260
Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri