Rajmachi Fort (Killa) is one of the many historical forts in the rugged hills of Sahyadri mountains consists of two twin fortresses Shriwardhan and Manaranjan.Rajmachi Fort has been declared as a protected monument.
There are two approaches to Fort Rajmachi, (a) from Lonavala [5] and (b) from Kondivde or Kondhane village in Karjat Taluka of Raigad District.
1) Lonavala – Rajmachi distance is 15 km and it is almost a plain walk, though there are a few ups and downs on this path. It takes about three and a half hour to cover the distance on foot
2) From Kondivde or Kondhane village, it is a steep climb up to Rajmachi. An experienced trekker takes about two and a half hour to climb up on this route
Rajamchi Fort is an easy trek which can start from the base village and from there you have to walk around 6 KM, which take around 2 hours depending on the speed..There are also beautiful waterfalls on the way
What is included in the tour
Transportaiton
Breakfast
Trek Cordinator
What is NOT included in the tour
- Train ticket from Pune to Lonavla & Lonavala to Pune
- Mumbai people kindly issue your tickets online if traveling by train
- Pune trekkers will get the train ticket at Pune station ticket counter during departure time
Torch
Water botteles
Warm cloths/ Rain Jackets
Trekking shoes /Sports shoes
Medicines if any
- Itenary for Pune Trekkers
- Reach at Pune Railway Station by 6:30 PM & take your local tickets to Lonavala from the ticket counter
- Take the local train & reach Lonavla by 8:30 pm
- At 9:00 PM Reach the Rajmachi by local transport from Lonavla
- At 9:45 PM : Reach the base village & have a dinner followed by camp setup
- 11.00 pm: Enjoy the night with friends under a blanket full of sky and guitar music( if available)
- 6.00 am: Wake up & start trek to Shrivardhan fort to experience the sunrise
- 8.00 am: Click amazing pictures from the top and reach base back
- 9.00 am: Have to breakfast and leave for Lonavala station
- 12.00 pm: Reach Lonavala station and board the next train available
- Reach Pune as per the train availability schedule