Category: Trek & Camping
Location: Rajmachi, Lonavala.
Duration: 1 Night & 1 Day
Difficulty: Medium
Date of Batches :
• 26th May 2024
• 02nd June 2024
• 09th June 2024
• 16th June 2024
Cost : ₹1399/- (Inc. All From Lonavala to Lonavala)
Meeting Time : Saturday, 07.15 PM.
Meeting Point : Lonavala Railway Station
ABOUT :
Rajmachi fort which is surrounded by natural beauty , has two forts namely Srivardhan and Manranjan. Rajmachi is a small village situated in the Sahyadri mountain range in the Konkan region of Maharashtra.This fort is of Giridurg type and in the view of trekkers this fort is considered medium. This fort is 900 meters above sea level and 9 km from Lonavala in the village of Rajmachi in the Sahyadri range,
Rajmachi Fort is already very well known for its majestic views and beautiful trails in the Sahayadri mountains. In pre monsoon the rajmachi fort is the best place to experience amazing fireflies that take place there naturally.
Fireflies also called as Kajawa in Marathi are bugs that illuminate after sunset during to attract the opposite mates with pre-monsoon being the mating Period for them.
Fireflies use different blinking patterns to impress the opposite gender; Lady fireflies, when dazzled with a light pattern, reply with a lighting pattern display to complete the match. Every year between the last week of May and the first fortnight of June, these fireflies land here.
Be part of this nature glittering show of fireflies in an exciting night trekking experience.
*Special attraction*
• Fireflies festival
• Night Jungle trail
• Shrivardhan fort explore
• Home stay
• Local Food
*ITINERARY* :
*Day 01- Saturday*
• NOTE : Mumbai people – Catch 12125 PRAGATI EXPRESS Departing at 04:25 PM. Or 12123 Deccan Queen at 05.10 PM from CSMT.
• NOTE : Pune People – Catch 12128 INTERCITY EXPRESS Departure from Pune 05:55 PM.
• 07:15 PM – Meeting time at Lonavala station. (For more info refer Travel Help)
• 08:00 PM – Travel to Rajmachi
• 09:30 PM – Reach Rajmachi Village
• 10:30 PM – Dinner
• 11:00 PM – Ready for the Jungle Trail, Enjoy the glimpse of Fireflies, (fireflies Depend on nature and Cloud status)
• 11.30 PM – Jokes, Horror Stories, Sing Songs at Shivsagar lake & Go to Sleep
*DAY 02 – Sunday*
• 06:00 AM – Wake Up.
• 07:00 AM – Breakfast, & Start trek towards Shrivardhan fort.
• 08:30 AM – Reach at the top & Explore the fort.
• 10:30 AM – Depart for Lonavala
• 01:30 PM – Reach Lonavala & Off to Mumbai.
Will cherish them with good memories and promise to meet again.
INCLUDES :
• Lonavala to Lonavala Transport
• Saturday Dinner
• Sunday Breakfast, Tea
• Stay in Village house
• Guide & Expertise Charges
• Forest entry fees
• Basic first aid
EXCLUDES :
• Saturday, Sunday Lunch.
• Train tickets to Lonavala and Back
• Any other item not covered under “Inc
THINGS TO CARRY
• Identity Proof (must)
• Torch with extra battery (must)
• A bottle of water (At least 3 Liters)
• Some ready to eat food, Plum Cakes, Biscuits etc.
• Personal Care Medicine those which u usually require.
• A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.
• Extra pair of clothes, Rain Coat, Wind Cheater, etc.
• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, so that one has one’s hands free while trekking.
• Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
RULES & NOTES
• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• Sleeveless, Low neck, Figure hugging, Shirts/Tops, Short Pants, Hot Pant not allowed.
• All our photos and walks are Eco-friendly, kindly take care of nature around us.
• Respect the heritage and culture.
• Do not litter, participants are requested to carry – – the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
• Trek Leader’s decision will be final and binding.
• Participation confirmation only via confirmed bank transfer (50% advance payment)
• ‘BHATKANTI’ Group reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
• Telephonic confirmation is mandatory, if unable to contact us send us a text message.
• Payment made is non-refundable and non-transferable.
*REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DETAILS*
☎️ Satyawan Narkar – 9969291951 / 9833455983
☎️ Pradip Bagwe – 7718822249
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