VRangers overnight trek to Rajmachi fort on 24th Ngt to 25th Feb 2018

VRangers overnight trek to Rajmachi fort

Short Info:

Date: 24^th Ngt - 25^th Feb 2018

Duration: 1 Ngt + 1 Day trek.

Type: Hill Fort

Height: 3600 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Easy- medium

Range: Karjat.

Cost:

Registered member Fees: 800/-

Un Registered member Fees: 850/-

Cost includes:

Travelling from Kondiwade to Karjat , Sun Breakfast & Lunch, Night stay charges, Expertise charges.

Cost does not include:

Travelling from Dadar to Lonavala by Train

Travelling from Karjat to home, Sat/Sun Dinner.

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Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat (ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures - the Shrivardhan fort and Manoranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala.

Payment Details:

To Confirm your registration, please deposit Rs. 300/- amount (non Refundable in any manner) in the following account. 

(Please specify your name or those who transfer on behalf of your & trek/Activity/Tour name-mandatory in SMS).

Acc Name: Vrangers adventure and trekking
Acc No.: 055100101003409
IFSC Code : SRCB0000055
Bank :Saraswat Bank
Account type :- Current Account
Branch: Vikhroli (W)
After transaction plz do sms to Ananda 9892219155

Places to Visit:

1. Kal Bhairava temple is situated in the col between Shrivardhan and Manaranjan. Local inhabitants worship Kal Bhairava even today.

2. There are two Fortresses on Rajmachi – the taller one in the east is Shrivardhan fort and the other in the west is Manaranjan fort. Rajmachi is a unique fort having wide plateau on all sides of the twin fortresses.

3. The Buddhist caves on the western slope of Rajmachi plateau (at present known as Kondhane caves) were carved in the period around 200 BC. The existence of these ancient caves indicates that Rajmachi had been identified as an important place right from the Buddhist period.

The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

24^th Ngt Feb 2018:

Meeting Point: Lonavala Station (Platform No 1 , Near Ticket Counter)

The journey starts with the Latur Express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till lonavala station. (Please get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets).

Train Timings: - 22107-CSTM LATUR EXP

CST - 09.00 pm                 Dadar – 09.31 pm           Thane –09.34 pm

Kalyan – 09.51 pm         Lonavla –11.23 pm

With an intro will start walking till rajmachi village (approx 10 km) in the presence of Curved Moon.

Stay at Villager’s House, (carry Bedding / Sleeping Bag) and take rest.

25^th Feb 2018:

Wake up at 7 am.

With an breakfast explore fort.

Will have Lunch in the village itself.

Start Descend towards Karjat Side by 02:00pm

Enroute visit Kondane caves

Reach Karjat by 7.00 pm.

Check List:

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, plate, spoon, bowl, bedding like shawl, mat, woolen jacket, towel, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, carry some extra cloths, Mosquito’s repellent etc….

If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid….

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry  mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.

(It’s totally self-responsibility to take care of things.)

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For Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"

Sandip: 9320257051

Ananda: - 98922 19155

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.

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