Rajmachi is one of the famous trek in Shayadri mountains and one of the favorite destination for every trekker and beginners . The height of this fort 2710 Feet . This fort built by Shivaji in 17th century. You can spend lots time over the fort by exploring “Manranjan”, “Shrivardhan” Rajamachi lake .There are 2 routes are there first from Karjat and from lonavala Karjat route is comparatively difficult than Lonavala. We are going to cover both the routes Ascend from Lonavala and descend from Karjat . Trek route for both side surrounded by dense forest so you can get opportunity to see different species of birds and animals .
How to Reach from Lonvala
Train - Bus till Lonvala
Rickshaw till Tungarli Dam-it ask for 150 bucks or so.
Rickshaw till Tungarli Dam-it ask for 150 bucks or so.
Rickshaw till Della Resort-It takes 200 bucks
Follow the Trail which is easy landmark on the way (Upperdeck Hotel - Half way through the trek you will reach a diversion which has a board installed with direction you need to take left - Right is to reach Dhak Bahiri)
Descending is medium grade via Karjat Route in Monsoon it becomes tricky there are many waterfall on the way which will hide the path.
Tum Tum Rickshaw are available from Kondivane village till Karjat Station you can ask villagers to arrange one if not available they normally have their numbers
Descending is medium grade via Karjat Route in Monsoon it becomes tricky there are many waterfall on the way which will hide the path.
Tum Tum Rickshaw are available from Kondivane village till Karjat Station you can ask villagers to arrange one if not available they normally have their numbers
How to Reach from Karjat
You can take sharing Rickshaw or State Transport bus till base village
Rickshaw will stop one village before Kondivane Village you need to inform them and negotiate rate till kondivane caves route.
You can either descend back from same route or walk till lonvala 16 km
You can also hire sumo till Lonavala village or Pune or Mumbai.
Rickshaw will stop one village before Kondivane Village you need to inform them and negotiate rate till kondivane caves route.
You can either descend back from same route or walk till lonvala 16 km
You can also hire sumo till Lonavala village or Pune or Mumbai.
Places of Interest:
Kondana Caves
Bhairavnath Temple
Mahadev Temple
Rajmachi Dam
Shirvardhan Fort
Manoranjan Fort
Bhairavnath Temple
Mahadev Temple
Rajmachi Dam
Shirvardhan Fort
Manoranjan Fort
Other Info:
In Monsoon Karjat Route is often flooded do check before leaving
Drinking water in not available on the way after Upper Deck resort via Lonavala Route so do carry 2- 3 liters atleast.
Carry a torch it gets dark soon here
Drinking water in not available on the way after Upper Deck resort via Lonavala Route so do carry 2- 3 liters atleast.
Carry a torch it gets dark soon here
