RAJMACHI
Date : 13-14th July, 2024
Grade : Moderate
Cost : ₹ 1499
Highest Altitude : 3600 Feet (1097m)
Major Attraction :
Kataldhar Waterfall View, Dense Forest Walk, Shriwardhan Fort, Udaysagar Lake, Ancient Shiva Temple and Kondana Caves
Meeting Point :
Lonavala Railway Station Ticket Window (Near Platform No. 1) at 08.00 am (After reaching meeting point, call our trek leader. Contact detail will be provided on the event day)
Key Info :
Trek Duration : 5-6 hours trek on Day 1, 4-5 hours trek on Day 2
Water Sources : Udhewadi Village (Top)
Washroom Facilities : Udhewadi Village (Top)
Technical Climb : No
Base Village : Lonavala
Nearby City : Lonavala
Mode of Transport : Sumo/Auto from Lonavala
Vehicle Travel Distance : 20 kms
Vehicle Travel Duration : 45-60 mins from Lonavala
Batch Size : Minimum 7, Maximum 20 Participants
Tentative Schedule :
Saturday
Board Indrayani Express (Train Number 22105) and Get down at Lonavala (If you miss the train, you miss the event)
05:40 am : CSMT
05:51 am : Dadar
06:14 am : Thane
06:33 am : Kalyan
07:58 am : Lonavala
08:00 am : Have Breakfast
08:45 am: Move towards Base Village by Sumo
10:00 am : Start Trek after short briefing and Introduction
12:00 pm : Reach Udhewadi Village, Keep bags at Homestay and move towards Shriwardhan Fort
02:30 pm : Have Lunch (Bring your own)
03:30 pm: Move towards Manoranjan Fort
04:30 pm : Visit Udaysagar Lake and Ancient Shiva Temple
06:00 pm: Freshen-up at Homestay
09:00 pm : Dinner
10:00 pm : Sleep (Home Stay, Check note)
Sunday
06:30 am : Wake up call
07:00 am : Have Breakfast
08:00 am: Start Descend towards Karjat route
12:00 pm: Reach Kondana Caves
01:30 pm: Reach Base Village and move towards Karjat
02:30 pm: Have Lunch at Karjat
03:26 pm : Take Karjat-CSMT Fast Local
05:26 pm: Reach CSMT
Cost Inclusions :
Travel from Lonavala to Mid Point of Rajamchi Lonavala Route, Kondana to Karjat
Saturday Breakfast and Dinner
Sunday Breakfast and Lunch
First Aid, Guide and Expertise Charges Only
Things to Carry :
2 Litre of Water
Rain Jacket/ Windcheater
Packed Lunch or Snacks for Saturday Lunch
Bedding as neccesary to you (Only Mats will be provided)
Torch
Extra Pair of Clothes
Trekking Shoes (Action Trekking or Coaster CTR Shoes are recomended, Avoid Forclaz/Quechua/Running/Other Sports Shoes for Treks in Maharashtra)
Glucon D or Elecrolyte Powder
Odomos or other Mosquito repellent cream
Medicine as necessary to you
Important Note :
1. Train Travel cost is not included in the cost. If reservation is not available, one can get in general compartment, may be crowded but will have to manage for 2-2.5 hours.
2. Stay Facility at Rajmachi will be a Home Stay, Mats will be provided, anything else you need for bedding shall be brought by you only. Also toilet facilities are limited, one may have to adjust in whatever facilities are available.
3. On day 1, we can keep bags at homestay before visiting shriwardhan and manoranjan forts, however we will have to take our tiffin/lunch items and water bottle, if you have a small day pack, please carry the same.
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