Rajmachi winter trek with camping

• Have you ever experienced trekking amid two popular hill stations? If not, then you should visit the Rajmachi fort. Rajmachi Trek is a trek between the two most popular hill stations of Maharashtra- Lonavala, and Karjat.
• It is located in Maharashtra. The trek is a 16 km long trek, and the fort is at an elevation of 2750 ft. The Rajmachi fort consists of two forts, Shrivardhan and Manaranjan fort. So on this trip, you get to explore the heritage of both these forts. The Rajmachi fort is one of the most beautiful and historic forts in Maharashtra.
• The trek route is totally your decision. If you are a beginner at trekking, then the Lonavala route is best for you. The trek route from Lonavala is a long trail. The trek starts from the base village of Rajmachi. The trek route will be an exciting one for you as it is surrounded by forest and greenery. It takes around 4 - 5 hours to reach the final destination.
• If you want to have a thrilling experience, then the Kondhane route is the best option for you. The Rajmachi trekking level is a bit more difficult than the Lonavala trek route. It has a steep climb and takes around 2.5 - 3 hours to reach the fort. And it is all worth it when you reach the final destination.
• During the Rajmachi fort trek, you will experience immense surrounding natural beauty. You will come across various lush green mountains, glorious waterfalls, green valleys, and whatnot. Once you reach the top, you will fall in love with the place. You can witness the surroundings which have the best scenic views of green mountains everywhere. The mesmerizing architecture of the forts is the biggest attraction. You can view the majestic mountains and the unbound beauty of nature.
• The best time to visit Rajmachi Fort is from June to November. During monsoon, the place turns into green heaven, and the trek becomes a bit difficult. During winters, it has the best weather, and it is convenient to walk to the trails.
• The other major attraction of this place is the Rajmachi camping. You can experience outdoor camping, especially in winters. You can indulge in stargazing and have a peaceful time. The calm and quiet surrounding makes it best for the camping experience. Feel the fresh air and rejuvenate your mind and soul with Rajmachi camping.
• The best trip with your friends and family to escape from the hassle of life and experience the wilderness of ]this amazing trek experience. It will be an unforgettable experience for you because this will be a natural beauty package for you!

Rajmachi Camping Event Details :

• Fort Elevation: Jungle trail
• Difficulty: Easy
• Endurance: Moderate
• Length: Approx. 6 km
• Height of fort: 2710 feet approx.
• Nearest City: Lonavala
• Stay: Homestay
• Shrivardhan Fort Exploration
• Local village food

Batches :

• June: 18th, 25th
• July: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
• August: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
• September: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

​Event Fees:

• Lonavala: Rs 1499/- per person

Detailed Itinerary:

Saturday,

• 11:30 AM: Reach Lonavala station and report to the Trek Leaders
• 12:00 PM: Post briefing and instructions board private cab till mid-way of the trek.
• 02:00 PM: Start trek towards Rajmachi base village through a jungle full of waterfalls and river crossings.
• 06:00 PM: Reach base village and settle in villager's home.
• 08:30 PM: Have a delicious Dinner ( Authentic Maharashtrian Local Veg Thali)
• 10:00 PM: Play games. Later have a rest and reenergize yourself for the next morning's trek.

Sunday,

• 05:00 AM: Wake up call, Get freshen up
• 05:45 AM: Start trek to Rajmachi Fort
• 07:00 AM: Reach the peak and enjoy the beautiful view of sunrise and surrounding. Click photos.
• 08:30 AM: Start descending to the base village
• 09:15 AM: Reach Base Village and have Breakfast
• 10:30 AM: Start trekking back to our jeeps which dropped us midway while coming.
• 01:30 PM: Start return journey to Lonavala by private vehicle
• 03:00 PM: Reach Lonavala. Goodbye until the next time!!!

(Due to the heavy rush of trekkers Return transportation service may get delayed, so we request you to be patient and cooperative)

Inclusion :

• Tent Camping stay / Homestay at Villagers home
• Dinner
• Breakfast & Tea
• Rajmachi base village return journey to Lonavla by Cab
• Forest Entry Charges
• Guide Charges.
• Expertise Charges.
• First Aid Charges.

Exclusion :

• Lunch
• Travel till Lonavala
• 5% Gst
• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
• Any kind of personal expenses
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the inclusions above
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
• Insurance

Things to do at Rajmachi:

Visit Bhairavnath Temple

An ancient golden temple located in Rajmachi near Lonavala is a popular place. This temple is dedicated to an incarnation of lord shiva, also known as Bhairava. It is located in the thick forest of Lonavala, and It is recommended to visitors seeking peace.

Visit Bhushi Dam

The famous Bhushi Dam is located in Lonavala. It is the best getaway for tourists as well as locals. The dam has forcing water which makes it a natural waterpark that tourists love. The beauty of the Bhushi dam is mesmerizing, and it is a must-visit place.

Visit Kataldhar waterfall

Do you also love waterfalls? Then this is the perfect place. You can visit here during the monsoon season, and to reach the Kataldhar waterfall, you need to do an easy trek. It is located near the Rajmachi fort and is a mesmerizing and glorious waterfall. If you get the time, you should visit this waterfall to make your trip memorable.

Rajmachi camping

Rajmachi camping is a major attraction for visitors. The camping site near Rajmachi is quiet and calm, which is perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. You can witness the beautiful views, the mesmerizing night sky, and the chirping birds. This will be a memorable experience for you.

Places to visit near Rajmachi:

The trek to Rajmachi will make you exhausted. However, if you are willing to explore more places, there is a list of places you can explore nearby. Lonavala is the nearest city and Hill station where you can visit Bhushi dam, Ekvira temple, and Karla & Bhaja caves which are situated next to the Ekvira temple.

If you are still not tired of the trek then there is a medium trek for you which is the Lohgad fort trek at an elevation of 1033 m. above sea level. One can enjoy the lakeside camping at Shirota dam backwaters which is east of the Rajmachi fort. Since the fort is surrounded by Sahyadri hills from almost all of its sides, different waterfalls are a very common thing that you will get to explore while on the route to the fort.

Bhairavnath temple is one of the famous attractions that attracts lots of devotees on special occasions like Mahashivaratri. Kondana Buddhist caves are yet another famous attraction and piece of architecture which is in the way of trekking the fort from the Karjat side.

The most famous campsite near Rajmachi fort is Pawana lakeside camping. It is the most visited artificial lake in Maharashtra. If you are planning some more days then don’t forget to visit nearby adventure parks and resorts to enjoy different adventures and some rest that you deserve after trekking the marvelous Rajmachi fort.

How to reach Rajmachi:

• Rajmachi Fort is located midway between Pune and Mumbai so you can choose either to come from any of the cities. There are two ways one can take to reach the fort, one is from the Karjat side and the other is from the Lonavala side. If you are planning to visit Rajmachi on local transport then take any local train which travels between Pune- Mumbai. Get down at Karjat from where you can hire an auto to reach Kondhana village. It is the base of the Rajmachi trek from where you have to trek for around 3-4 hours to reach the top.
• Another way to reach Rajmachi is to take a local train from either of the city to reach Lonavala from where you can hire an auto to reach the Tungarli dam which is 4 km from Lonavala station. The rest 16 km from Tungarli to Udhewadi base village has to be covered on foot. It hardly takes 30 mins to reach the top from Udhewadi base village. If you are planning to drive by road, then the distance of the Rajmachi trek from Pune is 82 km and from Mumbai, it is 94 km. after reaching Lonavala which is about 75km from either of the cities you will have to reach Udhewadi- the base village of the trek. If it’s not the rainy season, you are lucky enough to get local transport to cover that 16 km phase from Lonavala to Udhewadi. If you have your transport you can directly reach the base in your car/bike but please make sure your vehicle has enough ground clearance to cover that off-road patch.

Things to carry:

• A photograph.
• Good grip shoes.
• Torch with extra batteries.
• Sleeping bag / Mat with blankets
• Extra Pair of clothes.
• Water bottles 2-3 liters.
• Ready to eat food, like plum cakes, chocolate bar, some snacks & biscuits, etc.
• Electoral or Glucon D powder.
• Personal medicines. Sun protection cap, goggles.

COVID Guidelines :

• Mask and maintaining social distance with others are mandatory throughout the trip.
• Buses will be fully sanitized before use.
• Carrying your own sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.
• Food will be freshly cooked and packed as per WHO guidelines.

Cancellation Policy:

• 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days before the event date.
• 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days before the event date.
• No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days before the event date
• No show No Refund.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
• Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
• If Trek gets canceled we will refund "Trek Amount" only.

Trekhievers Policies:

• Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
• The detailed schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants on the WhatsApp group.
• Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule if required.
• Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
• We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.

Contact details:

Pravin - 7208620046 | Akshay - 7397823876 | Nitin - 7387523876 | Chetan - 8928861733

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Disclaimer:

• The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.