Rajmachi Fireflies Trek

Rajmachi Fort (Killa) is one of the many historical forts in the rugged hills of Sahyadri mountains (Western Ghats). It consists of two twin forts Shriwardhan and Manaranjan, with a wide machi (plateau) surrounding the two Balekillas. Udhewadi is a small village of about 60 households (as per 2011 census report) situated on the machi, at the southern foot of Manaranjan Balekilla of Rajmachi Fort.

ITINERARY

Day one : 10th June 23

7:13 AM DADAR (DECCAN EXPRESS (11007)

7:55 AM KALYAN JN (DECCAN EXPRESS (11007)

9:38 AM LONAVALA (DECCAN EXPRESS (11007)

10:00 AM Meet at Lonawala station ticket counter

10:30 AM Leave for Udhewadi village.

11:30 AM Reach Udhewadi village.

12:30 PM Lunch and rest

2:30 PM Ascending towards Shrivardhan fort.

4:00 PM Reach at Shrivardhan and explore

8:30 PM Dinner & Camp fire

10:30 PM Night walk for watching Fireflies.

12:00 AM Good Night

Day two : 11th June 23

7:00 AM Wakeup call fresh up

8:00 AM Start ascending Manoranjan Fort

9:30 AM Start descending to Manoranjan Fort

9:00 AM Breakfast and visit rajmachi lake

12:30 PM Lunch and rest

2:00 PM leave for Lonavala

4:16 PM LONAVALA (DECCAN EXPRESS (11007)

6:38: PM DADAR (DECCAN EXPRESS (11007)

Trek contribution: Rs 1550/-

Includes:

Train Travel from Dadar to Lonavala and back

Jeep Travel from Lonavala to Udhevadi and back

2 Veg meals & one nonveg meal

2 Veg breakfasts

Fort entry and expertise charges

Exclusion:

Item/event not mentioned in the inclusion list

Personal expenses, additional meal & Breakfast

Cost of Emergency medical evacuations if any

Note:

Advance Rs 200 to be paid for Train reservations on or before 27th May 23 (Nonrefundable and Path explorer will not take a guarantee of train reservations)

Balance payment to be made on or before 3rd June 23

Cancellation policy:

•No refund after 4th June 23

•No show no refund.

Things you need to carry / Follow

Wear good trekking shoe and Carry extra Sandals

Please carry personal First Aid and Medicine

Torch with new batteries -compulsory

Sleeping Mat/ Bag & Blanket

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Minimum two pair of cloths & Jacket for winter season

Water (at least 2 -3 Liters)

Carry alternate phone & power bank for charging

Precaution and Safety

Kindly carry dry bag for clothes, wallet, camera, phone,

Wear full sleeves / cap / full pants / dark color clothes

Use Odmos or other repellents to keep mosquitoes away

Inform Family / Friends about trek details and carry Identity proof

Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry

Avoid taking selfies near risky places & listening to music on earphones or speakers

Trek Rules:

Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Don’t take any shortcuts since that may cause you & others lot of trouble

Strictly prohibited: littering plastic / inorganic waste (e.g.bottles, wrappers) in nature during the trek activity.

Listen to Trek leader and always stay in group, Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.

Telephonic confirmation is mandatory, if unable to contact send us a text message.

“Path Explorers” reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.

Each trek teaches oneself how to appreciate the beauty of nature, how to get adjusted with the situation, Challenges and the importance of planning & organizing the things

Contact us on

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Pratiksha Kumkar –9970024800

Mahesh Shimpi –8329935985

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