RAJMACHI

OVERVIEW

District : Pune
Hill Range :
Height above sea level : 2800 feet
Difficulty rating : Simple
Base village : Kondivde
Approx. time to reach : 3 hrs from base village
Duration : 1 day
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How To Reach

Kalyan\Pune to Karjat by road/rail, Karjat to Khandpe by bus (15 km) , Khandpe to Kondivade walk (15 mins) OR Karjat to Kondavane (by rickshaw)

On the way to RajmachiAs the train to Pune leaves Karjat and runs slowly up the Borghat, one enjoys some great hills of Sahyadri to the left. This particular section of Sahyadri is commanded by a pair of citadels of Rajmachi - Shrivardhan and Manoranjan. Rajmachi has quiet a lot of significance because of its vital position - keeping an eye on the Borghat, and the beauty that it offers has mesmerized the trekkers for since long

Nearest Railway station to Rajmachi is Karjat. First bus to reach Khandpe from Karjat is at about 4.30 am (Bus for village Sandshi. Get down at Khandpe). 3 hours trek from Kondivde will take you to the village Udhewadi. From here 30 min trek will take you to the top.

Place To Stay / Eat

There are caves on top which can serve as shelter. Food needs to be arranged by trekkers themselves. Water cistern are there at top but it is advisable for trekkers to carry their own water.

Places Of Interest

Shrivardhan and Manaranjan can also be considered as two separate forts. There is one small plateau in between them. A temple of 'Bhairoba' is very beautiful. Shrivardhan is 'Bale killa' of Rajmachi. It is almost 3000 feet high. But it was mainly built to keep watch on Konkan area. The other - Manaranjan is 2700 feet high. Manaranjan consists of strong walls, 3 doors and many water tanks. One can see Ulhas river, Dukes Nose (Nagphani), Karnala ,Matheran, Mahuli and Bhimashankar etc. The old caves of 'Kondhavi' on Rajmachi fort are worth to see. The way to fort is long but truly with a good view. One can enjoy a nice forest, Tungarli lake and many waterfalls as well. Truly, Rajmachi is one of the good places to visit around Pune. And the trekkers especially the beginners enjoy the way to fort.