23/05/2019
Fireflies Special Event at Rajmachi Fort
on 8th & 9th June, 2019
Fort Information:
Fort Height : 3600
Type : Hill Forts
Fort Range : Lonavla
District : Pune
Grade : Medium
Event Fees : Rs. 1350/-
Event Starts from & Ends at : Khopoli Station
Rajmachi fort is located 15 kms North West from Lonavla, which base Village is Udhewadi. Bor Ghat which passed to Pune connecting the ports of Klayan and Nalasopara was a very important trade route. To protect these trade routes and to collect octroi from the traders many forts were built on the borders of Konkan region and the ghats/passes. Of these forts, Rajmachi was very important and it served a highly powerful place in the military warfare as to its one side falls Mavaal region, Tung, Tikona, Lohagad, Visapur forts and to the other side are Bhimashankar region, Peth, Dhak, Gorakhgad, Chanderi, Siddhagad forts.
Places to see:
1. Manranjan & Shrivardhan
(These two citadels of Rajmachi serve as independent forts in themselves.)
2. Bhairavnath Temple and The Caves
3. Godhaneshwar Temple and The Lake
4. The nearby Jungle Area for Fireflies in pre-Monsoon season.
5. Waterfalls in Monsoon Season.
Itinerary:
Friday, 7th June, 2018
10:45 pm - Assemble at CSMT
11:18 pm - Start journey towards Khopoli
(Note: -
1. Train / ST Bus tickets fare is not included in Trek Fees.
2. Participants can either reserve their Passenger / ST Bus tickets in advance or travel in second class Coach / Available ST Buses, whichever option is convenient for them.)
Saturday, 8th June, 2019
1:35 am - Reach at Khopoli Station
3:00 am - Move towards Udhewadi Village by Local transport.
6:30 am - Freshenup, Breakfast & Tea,
7:00 am - Proceed towards Rajmachi fort
2:00 pm - Lunch in Udhewadi
3:00 pm - Afternoon Siteseen
6:00 pm - Tea n snacks
7:30 pm - Watching Fireflies in nearby Jungle area, photography
9:30 pm - Dinner
11:00 pm - Sleeping Time
Sunday, 9th June, 2019
6:30 am - Wakeup Call
7:30 am - Breakfast & Tea
8:30 am - Return journey towards Khopoli station
01:48 pm - Catch the
3:53 pm - Reach DADAR
Event Fees : Rs. 1350/-*
(Includes: Local Transport from Khopoli Station to Udhewadi & Return, 2 times Breakfast & Tea, 1 Evening Tea & Snacks, 1 Veg. Dinner, 1 Veg. Lunch, Accommodation Charges, Guide Charges, Village Development + ASI Monument Entry Fees, First-Aid Facility & 'WE' Expertise.
Excludes: Packaged Drinking Water, Colddrinks, Train / ST Bus tickets & other things not mentioned in INCLUDES.)
Event Leaders:
Rupesh Pawar - 7021669434
Sachin Nimse - 8433500227
Event Co-Ordinator:
Namita Gurjar - 9821751133
Snehal Rane - 9076012764
Things to carry:
1. Photo Identity Proof with Address (WhatsApp same before event)
2. 2 sets of Summer Friendly clothes during Udhewadi Stay,
An extra set of clothes (as per your convenience) for Jeep/Train Journey.
3. Shoes with Socks for trek to Citadels
Floaters, Sandals for Jeep/Train Journey, etc.
4.1 liter Water Bottle
5. Torch with Extra Batteries
6. Sleeping Bag / Bedding
7. Towel, Cap, Goggles, Scarves, Soap, Face Wash, Sunscreen Lotion etc.
Medicines (If you are on any)
8. Ready to eat food like Fruits, Plum Cakes, Chocolates, Dry Snacks etc.
9. Carry sachets of Enerzal / Glucon D / Tang C / ORH etc.
10. Good Haversack / bike side bags to keep all of the above material in it.
*Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then ‘WE’ Do Not take any liability for the same.
*Rules & Regulations:*
1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited during event.
2. Event Leader's decision will be final and binding to all participants.
3. ‘WE’ – Wanderers & Explorers reserves all the rights to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
4. Telephonic confirmation with basic details in given format is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.
