Details of fort:-
Two separate Forts in Rajmachi. One can come across a small plateau between the peaks. The plateau connects the Manranjan & Shrivardhan peaks. The Fort posited on the shrivardhan peak is known as' Bale killa'. It has an average altitude of about 3000 Feet.The Fort was built to monitor the activities in the konkon area . Moreover the fort at Manaranjan peak is situated at a height of about 2700 Feet & consists of 3 doors , numerous water tanks and strong walls. Manaranjana is the perfect place for sightseeing in khandala. The old Caves of kondhavi & Tungrali Lake add to the thrill of sightseeing at Rajmachi.
Time :- 3.5 hrs from Karjat route ( Base village- Kondivade)
Itinerary:-
13th July, 2013
Departure from Mumbai by train from CST- 10.44 am
Reach Karjat - 12.40 pm
At Kondivade ( By bus or rikshaw) - 01.30 pm
Had lunch at Kondhane caves (carried by self)
start trek - 02.00 pm
at Undhewadi village - 05.30 pm
We will go to explore Manoranjan if all members are ready...
14th July, 2013
Explore Shrivardhan ballekilla & other till 12.00 pm
Start descending from Rajmachi by Karjat route - 12.30 pm
At Karjat by --- 03.00- 03.30 pm
Back to Mumbai - 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Things to Bring-
Lunch for 1 time on 13 july , snacks, sleeping bag or mattresses, clothes as needed, water bottle ( approx. 2 ltr.), good shoes or sandles, windcheater, a good haversack, personal medical kit, anything else you thing necessary.
Cost:- Rs.500 /- per Head (payment should in Advance for Registration Rs. 250/ - last date 09/07/13)
Contact Person:-
Santosh Gurav: 9222922048
Bharat Mhadaye: 9773410917
Mukund More : 8082058331
Gaurav Bhave: 9699814625
( Note:- Do not carry ornaments or any other valuable things.)
Also note that of course we are going to enjoy monsoon, but with discipline. No one will leave camp site without permission of trek leader. Trek leader has secured right to change trek schedule if situation so demands. Do not harm nature. Respect the flora and fauna of the fort. Cigarettes and drink will be strictly not allowed if any one found he will be expelled from trek at that moment only.