Rajmachi Fort Trek, an adventurous one-day excursion
We all have jobs and at times, we don't get enough vacation time to take a real hike or even an excursion with families and friends.
Introduction
Rajmachi Fort trek can be a few hours and at a minimal cost. One thing we can guarantee is that the hike will be breathtaking and the scenery will be so breathtaking that you’ll be tempted to return! Beware of the aversion to this location, as it will provide you with peace in the best way.
We all have jobs and at times, we don’t get enough vacation time to take a real hike or even an excursion with families and friends. This generally takes anywhere from 8 to 10 days, at the minimum. But there’s no reason to fret, this article is specifically designed for people with limited time.
There are lot of Treks near Bangalore, that you can enjoy with family and friends.
The ideal time for this trek is typical during the monsoon, which is from June to November as the trail becomes lush green heaven, and it raises the elevation of the trek some.
A little bit about the place
Rajmachi fort was constructed in the 17th century by Shivaji during the seventeenth century. It is situated in the Sahyadri mountain range that lies to the west of the ghat. It is situated in the karjat region.
The fort is located 2700 feet high, based on elevation, making it a tiny and stunning hike. It is among the most sought-after trekking routes during monsoons.
Travels:
The Rajmachi fort is located on the Mumbai to Pune route. You can get there easily as the two cities are both well connected across India. When you arrive in Mumbai you could take an express train to Pune and stop at Karjat from where you could travel by tum-tum or as a shared car to reach the village of Kondhane. It is the place where we begin the beginning of our trek. It’ll take about 3-4 hours for one way, and another to get back.
Another alternative that is more efficient than the previous one is to take the local train between Pune and Lonavala where you can choose two routes to reach Bhiwadi which is the base village within Rajmachi fort. You choose to travel via Lonavala to kunhe village, then Della adventure park, and then get to udhewadi, or you can take Lonavala and Hungary to Mindanao, then to udhewadi.
If you’re traveling on your own then you should take the Della park route if you are traveling on your own. della park route as it’s a little established compared to the Hungary route.
Another option to reach udhewadi is to drive directly up there, however during the monsoon time, it’s extremely difficult due to the road conditions, so you could drive up to fans are which it’s about 6.2 km to the village of base udhewadi.
The journey
If you’re a novice and are not experienced in treks and you aren’t certain whether you can take a long walk, then head for the Lonavala trek to udhewadi from where you could begin your trek. However, if you are a seasoned hiker, to your previous experience, you can go to condone village since the view is simply breathtaking.
When you arrive at the village’s base in any direction, it’s an hour’s hike to the top of the mountain with several shelters along the route. A quick reminder that roads can be slippery, so take care when traveling.
As you climb to the top, you’ll observe the lush green surroundings which leave you wondering over the natural beauty as well as its ability to stop you in its tracks and leave you captivated. There are also eateries on the route, so get those pakodas before heading up to the summit.
What can I do?
- Take a look at the two peaks that are separated by the plateau referred to by the names Shrivardhan and Manoranjan
- Visit the temples, the water reservoir, caves, and ramparts, and explore the stunning area.
- It is recommended to take the trek at a later time in the evening so that you will be able to enjoy the stunning view of many fireflies from a small area like the whole universe around you was lit up for you. The beauty of it cannot be quantified. Sometimes, these events cause us to think about the way we live in the concrete landscape.
- If you have time, then visit the beautiful lake, known as Shirota lake. It is located just a few kilometers away from the village of udhewadi.
- If you are still looking to discover more, you could consider a different excursion towards Kataldhar Waterfall.
