Experiences
Trek starts after dinner at Lonavala, Night Trek under starry full moon night from Lonavala (Tungarli to Rajmachi), Night Stay at very Basic Village Dormatory or Tents, Dip in Village Pond, Trek to Shrivardhan Fort, Off Road Ride Back to Lonavala, Brunch (Rajmachi Village Food), We will be back at Lonavala on March 16 2013 by 3pm latest
Note: We can carry portable tents for you if you are willing to carry the same. Three Persons can stay in one tent and each tent weigh's about 5 KGS.
Camp Fee: Rs.1650/- Per Head
(Ex. Lonavala Rs.1250/- Per Head.)
How to pay and register click here
===============================
Widget:
Camp Fee Cost includes
How to pay and register click here
===============================
Widget:
Camp Fee Cost includes
Travel from Mumbai to Lonavala by Public Transport
Trek Support during Night Trek
Village Tea and Morning Snack
Village Veg Brunch
Return Off Road-Ride from Rajmachi to Lonavala
Portable Tents for sleeping (3 Man Tents).
Camp Fee Cost does not include any other meals.
Carry packed dinner / snack for munchies during the trek.
Bottled Water, Beverages etc).
Anything that is not included in excluded
Any un-utilised resources will not be refunded.
Porter Charges not included, everybody has to carry their own bags and tents.
Any un-utilised resources will not be refunded.
Porter Charges not included, everybody has to carry their own bags and tents.
You may also drive down and meet us directly at Lonavala by 08:30 pm.
Parking available at Lonavala (Near my Cottage at Lonavala).
Program Plan:
March 15, 2014 (SATURDAY)
05:00 pm Meeting at Dadar (Near ST Stand)
05:30 pm We board bus to leave for Lonavala
08:30 pm Arrival at Lonavala
Dinner at Lonavala, Take Local rickshaw till nearest possible point towards Tungarli Dam
10:00 pm Trek Starts
Night Trek at easy pace.. enjoy to Nature and Starry Night..
Expected reaching time at Rajmachi 02:30 am. (We camp just outside Rajmachi)
March 16, 2014 (SUNDAY)
6:00 am Wakeup Call
07:00 am Hike to Rajmachi Village (Keep our Luggage at Home Stay)
07:00 am Hike to Rajmachi Village (Keep our Luggage at Home Stay)
Trek to Shrivardhan Fort Summit after lite tea / snacks
10:30 am Dip in the Pond
12:30 pm After brunch, Board Vehicle to leave from Lonavala
02:00 pm Expected arrival at Lonavala
10:30 am Dip in the Pond
12:30 pm After brunch, Board Vehicle to leave from Lonavala
02:00 pm Expected arrival at Lonavala
Board bus for Mumbai
We take you to ST Stand and get you into Bus (Good Byes and Sign Off).
End of Tour
About Ramach..
Rajmachi is the name given to the twin hill forts located around 18 kilometers from Lonavala, the twin forts are called 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manaranjan'. Rajmachi can be accessed either from Lonavala or Karjat (Base Village Kondivita). The approach from Lonavala is longer but easier; from Karjat side it a little steep. Best way to do a Rajmachi trek is start from Lonavala (Near Tungarli Dam) very early in the morning. An easy trek would take you till base village around Lunch time, stay over at the base village near the twin peaks 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manranjan', few simple village dormatory/ lodges available for stay would be happy to provide you with simple village food for a fee.Evening take a Dip in a Pond located at walkable distance from Village, the trail to pond leads to a cool patch of greenery. You can cover to twin forts near base village next day early morning. After early Lunch you can start your trek towards Karjat. You can get Rickshaws/ ST Bus from some distance at Kondivita Village.
Checklist for Overnight Trek
Rajmachi is the name given to the twin hill forts located around 18 kilometers from Lonavala, the twin forts are called 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manaranjan'. Rajmachi can be accessed either from Lonavala or Karjat (Base Village Kondivita). The approach from Lonavala is longer but easier; from Karjat side it a little steep. Best way to do a Rajmachi trek is start from Lonavala (Near Tungarli Dam) very early in the morning. An easy trek would take you till base village around Lunch time, stay over at the base village near the twin peaks 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manranjan', few simple village dormatory/ lodges available for stay would be happy to provide you with simple village food for a fee.Evening take a Dip in a Pond located at walkable distance from Village, the trail to pond leads to a cool patch of greenery. You can cover to twin forts near base village next day early morning. After early Lunch you can start your trek towards Karjat. You can get Rickshaws/ ST Bus from some distance at Kondivita Village.
Checklist for Overnight Trek
- Attire: Track Pants / Shorts / Tights / Leggings (Full Sleeves T- Shirt), Good Trekking Shoes or Good Canvas Shoe, Hat or Cap,
- One set of change clothes, swimming trunks, towel, soap
- Sun Screen, Flash Light with Spare Cells, Pocket Knife
- Sleeping Mat and One Thin Bed Sheet, Small and Light Air-Pillow
- Carry all your stuff in 40 to 50 liter Backpack.
- Mosquito repellant and personal medical kit.
- General Medical Kit will be available with Nature Knights
