Rajmachi Fort Lonavala

Rajmachi Fort is a historical fort having two stronghold forts in Lonavala. Forts of Rajmachi Lonavala are Shrivardhan and Manaranjan. Visible from Mumbai Pune Expressway on the right-hand side of Borghat, which is a popular spot near Khandala known as Rajmachi View Point. Rajmachi is a famous spot for trekking in popular Lonavala Hill Stations. Lonavala to Rajmachi Fort is a 16 km trekking distance from Lonavala. There are many routes to reach Rajmachi Fort. We will be camping at Udhewadi Village located below the two Balekilla only during winter and summer months. You can see the beautiful Kataldhar waterfall from Shrivardhan Fort. Rajmachi Fort near Karjat has many caves used by trekkers for night halt. Rajmachi Fort is located strategically overlooking Borghat a historical trade route in Sahyadri Mountains. Popular among trekkers of India as one of the best trekking places in Maharashtra.

Places to visit at Rajmachi Fort

• Udaysagar Lake constructed in 1712.
• Temple of Mahadev by the side of Udaysagar Lake.
• Temple of Bahiroba on the plateau near Shrivardhan and Manaranjan.
• Rajmachi trek Fireflies at the end of Summer around May and June 
• Kataldhar waterfall views from Shrivardhan Fort (In monsoon only)
• Shirota Lake views from Shirvardhan Fort

Rajmachi Trek Event Details

• Height of fort: 2710 feet approx.
• Nearest City: Lonavala
• Shrivardhan Fort Exploration
• Local village food

Cost for Rajmachi Trek

• Mumbai to mumbai : Rs. 2499/- per person

Rajmachi Trek Itinerary

Day 1

12: 30pm - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate.

12: 45pm - Leave for the trek.

13:15 Meet at WEH metro station bus stop, Andheri.

13:30 Leave for Rajmachi.

13:45 Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on highway), Bandra.

14:00 Pick up at Sion station circle.

14:15 Pick up at Diamond garden, Chembur.

14:45 Pick up at Vashi below main bridge near Vashi Plaza.

15:10 Pick up at McDonald's, Kalamboli.

17:30 Reach at Lonavala(Fanaswadi)

17:45 Start trekking towards base village – Udhewadi.

20:15 Reach at base village.

Home Stay

21:00 Dinner.

Day 2

06:30 Wake up and freshen up.

07:00 Breakfast.

07:30 Start Shrivardhan fort trek.

11:00 Back to base village.

Visit temple and lake.

12:00 Lunch.

01.00 Start descending towards Kondhane Village.

16:30 Reach at Kondhane village and start return journey.

22:30 Approx. arrival at Borivali.

Inclusions/Exclusions

What we'll give/What we won't

What is included in the tour

• Travel by private non-Ac bus.
• 1 Veg Dinner, Breakfast and 1 Veg lunch
• Home Stay.
• Treks and Trails India expertise charges

What is NOT included in the tour

• All kinds of Extra Meals / Drinks Ordered
• Insurance, tips, Porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any kind of personal expenses (camera charges, etc.)
• Any kind of cost, which is not mentioned in the cost, includes above
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required

Things to Carry

• 2/3 liters of water
• Mask
• Sanitizer
• Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
• Good Torch must with extra battery
• Sleeping material (sleeping bag or 2 bed sheets)
• Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
• Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
• One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
• Sun Cap and Sunscreen
• Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
• Identity Proof
• Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles

Covid Safety Guidelines

1. Before planning for any adventure activity, please improve your minimum physical fitness. Most of us have been at home for a lockdown period.
2. Please convey your real medical conditions to Treks and Trails India while enrolling for the event.
3. Kindly wear three-layered masks, N95. Carry an extra disposable mask with you. Please ensure all participants, leaders, staff, and general persons wear masks before interacting with them.
4. Carry with your hand wash, sanitizer bottle, and clean your hands before touching food and objects.
5. Cover-up wear full sleeves shirts and full pants, hiking shoes, caps, and face bandana over your mask. Covering up will help reduce exposure to the Covid19 virus.
6. Bring your food and water with necessary cutlery like utility mug, fork, and spoon. Your mug can be used for cooking, eating, and drinking water. Carry your reusable water bottles; please don’t share with others.
7. Cooperate for temperature checks, questions reading any symptoms, and oxygen level checks; these are done to help you limit the spread of the virus. All these checks will be conducted multiple times during the activities.
8. Kindly do not register for the event or travel if you have come in contact with someone who has Covid19 in the last 14 days.
9. If you have any symptoms like fever, dry cough, weakness, body aches, etc., at the time of screening. You won't be able to participate in the event. You will have to be evacuated on the medical condition and should report to the nearest healthcare center.
10. Maintain a distance of six feet or more while sleeping at night. Incase distance is not possible, try sleeping in a criss-cross manner to avoid face proximity.
11. Please bring your garbage back to the city and dispose of it in your bin.
12. Consuming any alcohol, cigarettes, pan masala, tobacco, drugs should be avoided; they induce a lot of spitting, urinating, and passive smoke, which can be harmful for the general population.
13. Avoid touching new surfaces and touching your mask and face continuously.
14. If your adventure destination is overcrowded, be prepared to change your location or wait for the crowd to reduce.
15. If any participant, trek leader test positive after returning from the event within 14 days of the Activity. They should maintain transparency and inform Treks and Trails India. It will help all others isolate themselves and get tested. Participants and Treks and Trails will cooperate to help manage the situation.
16. Carry your own personal gear.
17. Keep the conversation with unknown people to a minimum and maintain a distance of more than 6 feet while talking.
18. Avoid speaking with the general population and maintain distance to keep yourself safe in these difficult times.
19. Participant need to install the Arogya Setu app

Cancellation Policy

• 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
• 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
• No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to 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.
• If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.