VRangers overnight trek to Rajmachi fort
Short Info:
Date: 24th Ngt - 25th
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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become VRangers Registered Member: CLICK HERE
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
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:
24th 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.
25th 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.)
Before registering please
check: Vrangers Rules
& Regulation
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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