स्पंदनभ्रमंती 1 day trek to Sondai Fort, Nr. Karjat on 14th July 2013, Sunday.
Introduction, Geography & History of Fort:
Introduction, Geography & History of Fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: Approx. 2100 ft above Mean Sea Level
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Sonde Wadi,
Region: Karjat.
Sondai is less known or not popular fort, stands approx 9 kms of Karjat overlooking the Karjat-Chauk highway and offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri forts and Matheran mountain range.
History:
This fort was used as watch tower. There are 2 water cisterns on machi (at the base of the pinnacle) and steps are carved out of rocks to go on the topmost point where an idol of Sondai Devi stands. Two more water cisterns are on the way and has potable water. Two missing steps in the rock makes one to climb a small patch of 15 feet but proper hand holds and footsteps are available and that makes it easy even in monsoon.
Wavarle is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest. Overall it's an ideal one day hike for new comers in the trekking field.
Itenary of the trek is as follows:
Meeting Point & time
· 08.15 AM @ Karjat Railway Station at EMU platform.
· Catch 06.16 AM Down Fast Karjat local at the convenient station. Timings are as follows. (4th Boggie from Karjat side / handicap cut boggie)
CSTM | 06.16 AM |
DADAR | 06.30 AM |
KURLA | 06.37 AM |
THANE | 06.56 AM |
DOMBIVALI | 07.08 AM |
KALYAN | 07.16 AM |
KARJAT | 08.10 AM |
Please take a return ticket up to Karjat
· 08.30 AM Move to Base Village by Rickshaw / Tamtam
· 09.15 AM Reach Base village-Sondewadi (Snacks)
· 10.30 AM Start Ascending
· 12.30 PM Summit, Fort exploration, Lunch Rest for 2 hours
· 14.30 PM Start descending
· 16.00 PM Base Village
· 17.00 PM Return Back to Karjat
· 17.20 PM Catch Local train to Mumbai CST.
· 19.00 PM Reach Dadar (Subjective)
Interested Pune participants can catch Sinhagad Express (leaving at 06.05 AM from Pune) up to Karjat Station (Arriving at 07.58 AM)
Group Size: Max.30
Ø Contribution: Rs. 225/-
Includes:
1. Transport from Karjat to Karjat by Rickshaw / Tamtam
2. Morning breakfast & Evening Tea.
3. Guide Charges.
Excludes:1. Rail ticket.
2. Lunch, Cold drinks, mineral water, etc.
3. Anything not mentioned herein.
Ø Things to carry:
1) Lunch of the day
2) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
3) Water bottle min.2 Ltrs
4) Return ticket of Karjat
5) Extra pair of cloths.
6) Personal medicines (if reqd).
7) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Ø Note:
1) Registration through phone calls compulsary.
2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.
3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.
4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.
Ø Contact for more details & registrations:
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241
Kavish Sukhthankar : 9820330615