OffBeat Sahyadri : Fireflies special Night trek on Rajmachi on 9th June 2013, starting on 8th night

Dear OffBeaters,

We invite you for Fireflies special Night trek to Rajmachi on 9^th June 2013, starting on 8^th night

Trivia

Fort Rajmachi

Type: Hill fort

Height: 2710 ft above msl

Grade: easy

Base villege: Kondivade(Karjat) / Lonavla

During this period the forest adjoining Rajmachi is found lit with thousands of fireflies.

The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a 
synchronized light show amidst forest..

Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show

Rajmachi the dreamed destination of every trekker must visit place in every monsoon.

At Udhewadi (village at the footsteps of twin forts) there is a well built pond and a beautiful ancient temple. 30 minutes hike from here takes one at the flat plateau where there is temple of bhairoba.

The fort in front of the temple is Shriwardhan. Though dilapidated all the three doors to the fort are still standing tall. A little further there is a buddhist cave. The fort is well fortified. At dolkathi there is a long pole on which flag is hosted. 

The route from behind the bhairoba temple leads to Manaranjan fort. The entrance is in ruins, on top there is good forestation. Fortification of Manranjan is in good state. There is one big water tank atop. 

On the way to Kondiwade is the famous ‘Konadane’ cave.

Peripherial Sites:

• Forts: Dhak durg, Lohagd, Visapur, mahuli,Karnal. Irshalgad
• ‘Manjarsumba’. Pinnacle
• Khandala, Matheran, Borghat

Itinerary of the fort is as follows

Meeting Point : 

Karjat Station 08:30pm

09:30 pm Introduction, Instruction

10:00 pm start the trek

Dinner on the way

Enjoy Light Show by fireflies enroute

01:30 am Reach Undhewadi, Rest till morning

06:30 am : Wake up, Breakfast

07:30 am Start trek, explore Fort

12.30 pm : Lunch at Udhewadi

02.00 pm : Start descending

06:00 pm Kondiwade

07:00 pm karjat

Reaching Mumbai/ Pune by 09:00 -10:00 pm tentatively.

Group Size : 20 Participants 

Avoid being part of the herd of 50's + + +

Smaller the group better the interactions and coordination.

Contribution
is Rs 500/- per head
which includes
Travelling from Karjat to Karjat

1 breakfasts, 1 meals, 1 evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs.500/- per head in the following A/c

Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBIN0536911

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) atoffbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Identity Proof

Torch

Water 3 liters

Dinner

Proper Bedding

Change of cloths

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories 

Registration or queries: 

Zeenat : 9850193039

Priti : 9987990300

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri