Songiri
Grade : Easy
Region : Karjat
Base village : Avalas
Landmark : Palasdhari Railway Station
Number of Routes : 1
Highest Altitude : 2500 Feet (762m)
Trek Duration : 2.5 Hourse for Ascend, 2 Hours Descend
Surrounding Peaks : Rajmachi, Dhak, Bhimgad
Ideal Season : June to February (Monsoon months are good weather wise and Winter months for clear views)
Major Attarction :
Dense Jungle Walk, Panoramic View of Borghat, Irshalgad, Matheran Range of Mountains, Aerial View of Karjat-Lonavala Railway Line
Water Sources :
There are 2 dried up water tanks on the top, so one will have to carry water from base village itself.
Special thing about structure/route :
If you visit this fort in the month of September or October in late or post monsoon,you will get to see Sonki flowers all around.
History Info :
Ancient Name & Meaning (if any) :
Dheri / Palasdari fort
Brief War History :
No War History but Songiri is a small fort, and there are 2 dried up water tanks on the top, with remnants of ramparts and mansions. This was used as a watch tower.
