Trikon #3669 Sondai Fort Monsoon Trek

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Event Tag: Trikon #3669
Event Name: Sondai Fort Monsoon Trek
Event Date: Saturday. 16th July 2022
Event Cost: Rs.899/-
Grade: Easy
Approximate Duration: 1.5 hours of ascend

Sondai fort is a hidden beauty of Karjat. It is not a popular destination but it will blow your mind for sure! This Fort is a part of the Matheran range. This is one of the best treks to visit during monsoons near Mumbai. From Sonewadi base village it takes 15-20 mins to reach the plateau. 2 adjoined cisterns reserve water. We can have a view of Gavari hill from here. After climbing the carved stairs one can see dried cistern also on the right side a ladder is available to ascend. As the place is believed to be sacred due to the Sondai temple one must take off their shoes and continue their trek. After climbing the rock patch one can see 2 cisterns in which one huge pillar stands tall. The top view gives a splendid view of the Matheran Mountain range. Green landscapes and even foggy pinnacle during the monsoon!

Highlights:
3-4 Cisterns which hold water.
Sondai Devi Statue and 2-3 carved idols which are kept under a tree.
Beautiful and enormous Matheran Mountain Range which is heaven to witness during monsoons!
Morbe Dam which gives an amazing view during monsoons.
The breathtaking view of Vavarle Dam holding the monsoon rain water.

Itinerary
Day 1:
06:00 am: Catch the train from CST to Karjat (6:10am)
08:15 am: Meet the Trikon Team at Karjat Station
09:00 am: Reach base village Via Local transport and have breakfast with Introduction Round
10:00 am: Start the trek
12:00 pm: Reach the top and explore the fort
02:00 pm: Start descend
03:30 pm: Reach base village and have lunch (Veg Lunch)
04:30 pm: Start return journey
06:00 pm: Reach Karjat Station and Catch a Local Train to Mumbai
08:00 pm: Reach Mumbai

Train Details :

06:10 am: CSMT
06:18 am: Byculla
06:24 am: Dadar
06:31 am: Kurla
06:35 am: Ghatkopar
06:49 am: Thane
07:15 am: Kalyan
07:27 am: Ambernath
07:34 am: Badlapur
08:08 am: Karjat

Inclusions:
Travelling from Karjat to Karjat
Food: Breakfast and Lunch (Veg Lunch)
Trikon Trekking Expertise Charges
5% GST

Exclusions:
Train Travel from Mumbai to Karjat
Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Things to Carry
Mask and Hand Gloves (Mandatory)
Identity card
2 ltrs water
Camera (Optional)
Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
Snacks & Biscuits
Extra Pair of Clothes
Clean napkin or small towel
Sunscreen
Torch
Mosquito repellant
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)
Please carry medicines if you need any
Hand Sanitizer

Monsoon Safety Measures
Put clothes, money, camera, phone etc in polythenes while packing
Wear shoes with good grips
Use repellents to keep bugs away
Make note of the nearest railway station, bus stop, taxi stand etc.
Do not stray away from your group during the trek
Keep family & friends informed about your whereabouts

Covid Safety Guidelines:
Each member of the group (participants/leaders/ clients & staff) wears a protective mask while interacting with each other. Do carry a few unused, disposable masks.
It is strongly recommended to wear caps, full sleeves shirts and full trousers and shoes for adventure activities. It reduces exposure of your body parts.
It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not traveled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested positive in the last 14 days.
Ascertain whether any participant has any symptoms of Influenza like illness (ILI) like fever, dry cough, weakness, severe body ache etc. at the time of beginning of activity. If it is so then he/she should be asked not to participate in the activity and be evacuated on medical grounds and should be asked to report to the local health authority with his own expenses.
Strictly avoid eating gutkha, pan masala, cigarette or sniffing which induces spitting, coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching external surfaces and touching your face when outdoors.
If the location of your adventure activity is too crowded then be prepared to leave or wait for the crowd to disperse/for your turn.
It is mandatory that a participant informs the organizers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organizers to inform and alert all other persons in the group, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organizers/group leaders about his Covid test results.

IMPORTANT:
Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.

Fitness & Health:
Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands a good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.
Important Information: Dear Trikoners, always remember SHOES are your best companion on a trek! Please wear a good pair of TREKKING SHOES and not sports or running shoes. Make sure they are durable and firm enough to withstand tough conditions. You can carry floaters to wear only after the trek is completed. Feel free to contact Trikoner buddies prior to the trek in case of any confusion.

Payment Modes:
Net Banking Details:
Bank Name: ICICI Bank
Account ID: 121305500402
Account Type: Current Account
Account name: M K Tours & Travels
IFSC Code : ICIC0001213
Branch: MUMBAI – Ghatkopar LBS Branch

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PayTM: Transfer to 9819021806 and mention “Participant/Event Name” in Optional Description.
UPI: Please note our Id: trikonpay@icici to make the payment.

After making the payment through net banking or mobile, please take a screenshot of the transaction and mail it to mailtrikon@gmail.com

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