Rajmachi fort, Lonavala and Visapur trek during monsoons

Hyderabad to Lonavala by train (Day 0)

Board the train at Hyderabad (8:40 pm)/ Begumpet (8:49 pm)/ Lingampally (9:12 pm). Reach the station on time. While you pack yours bags, also pack some energy and excitement for a good trek. Your guide will meet you at the station/ at your designated seats.

Rajmachi Trek (Day 1)

As the train reaches Pune railway station, make sure you complete all your morning routines so as to save time and not to miss the beautiful viewpoints from the window seat, as the route from Pune to Lonavala would be beautiful. We will reach Lonavala railway station by 10 AM and we will board the private bus hired exclusively for GoAdventure and then head to the base village of Rajmachi. On the way to the village, you will stop for breakfast. You can have the breakfast of your choice, which would be filled with some authentic flavours of Maharashtra. Then, after we reach the base village, the vehicle will be parked there and you will start your trek from here.

(Note: Leave your unnecessary stuff in the vehicle and only carry your trek essentials like quilts, pair of clothes, water bottles, energy bars etc. Don’t forget to wear your shoe.)

We will be assigned a trek leader, who will guide us by mentioning all the information regarding the place and trek. As you trek, you experience inner peace, and you can also experience the touch and connectivity of the basic elements of nature (Air, Water, Earth, Fire). As you go farther from the land and climb the mountains, you not only leave your footprints, but also leave your sorrows and continue trekking.

The first place you would reach is the Kondhana Caves. It is easy to trek here, where you reach the caves only in an hour with no difficulty. These Buddhist Caves can be reached by descending from Rajmachi village. The construction, architecture and the wooden pattern are remarkable and notable. From there, you can also find a water body ( River Ulhas) which is 500 mtrs from the caves and very refreshing. “You don’t drown by falling in the water, you drown by staying there”. After spending some quality time, you will continue trekking until the dawn. Then, you will reach the village called Udhewadi, a small village at the higher altitudes, where we can stay for the night.

(Note: Common washrooms are provided)

We will have dinner at the village, which would be prepared by the locals. Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian thalis , both are available. Then we can play some games and rest ourselves.

Lonavala (Day 2)

As the clock strikes 4 in the morning, you will get a wake up call from your trek leads. A quick fresh up and then start the trek to the Rajmachi Fort. From Udhewadi, it takes approximately 50 mins to reach the Fort top. You will experience the foggy weather, fresh air and scenery. The view would be all worth. After taking few pictures and exploring, we would start to descend towards the village. You will reach the village with happiness and trek satisfaction, where all the sights would be still running in your mind. Then, have breakfast provided by GoAdventure, which would include Poha and Tea. Then, we will head towards the Lonavala.

Then, we will reach the Khandala view point, where one can witness the beauty and serenity of the gush of the cascading waterfalls, I Love Khandala and I Love  Mumbai photo booths to click pictures. Food stalls can also be found, where you can taste the food of Maharashtra. The view point gives a special attraction to the tourists as it is beautiful and a treat to your eyes. Here, you can also climb the ladder to witness the beauty of Lonavala and Khandala from a higher altitude. This view point is very splendid and significant. All these places are very close to each other, so we can visit them by having a short drive.

The route will be very much scenic with lush greenery, hills and mountains, cool breeze, flora and fauna and many more. 

From there, we will go to the campsite. This is going to be a campsite with good amenities. (washrooms are available).

Then you can have your dinner provided by GoAdventures. The dinner would be a Maharashtrian thali with some authentic flavours. Here, you can enjoy some entertainment and camp fire. You can also sit together and share your travel experiences with your friends and fellow trekkers. Then end your day with a good sleep.

Visapur trek (Day 3)

Wakeup in the morning, with good and positive vibes and a wide smile. Just close your eyes and listen to the nature keenly, where you can hear many beautiful things not only by seeing but also by hearing. The birds chirping, the sound of the cool breeze, the waterfalls roaring, all these makes your morning a beautiful one. Then have your breakfast provided by GoAdventure. Breakfast would usually include Poha and Tea. After having breakfast, checkout from the campsite, by packing all your luggages and bags. From there, we would head towards Visapur by trekking.

Visapur Fort near Visapur village, which is a sister fort of Lohagad. Trek to this fort can be considered as a moderately graded trek, one of the good options for beginners. Here you can enjoy the glory of the nature. Each and everyone can enjoy the trek by knowing the history of the Visapur fort. Especially, during the monsoons, this trek would be even more special and beautiful as there will be water gushing through your path as you ascend.

After spending around 2 hours there, we would start our return journey to the Lonavala Railway Station. On the way to the station, we would stop for a lunch break, where you can have the food of your choice. Then board the train to Hyderabad as the trip has come to an end.

Clothing & Footwear

• Walking/Sports/Trekking shoe. (Please make sure that you are using soft rubber-sole footwear)
• 30-40 L backpack (Do not carry suitcases or trolleys)
• Sleeping bag (You can replace it with a thin blanket or bed-sheet if you don't want to invest in a sleeping bag)
• 3 pairs of quick-dry clothing. (Please wear one pair on Friday night before coming to the railway station. You'll not get an opportunity to change during our travel.)
• 3 pairs of socks
• Raincoat, rain cover for your bag, zip-lock pouches for mobiles

Food & Beverage

• Min 2 liters of water each (Please bring reusable water bottles so that together we can discourage the use of plastic on the trails)
• Snacks (Carry plenty of dry snacks, energy bars, candies & ORS to munch on during the trek)

 Miscellaneous:

• Camera
• Power bank
• Govt. Issued ID proof
• Headtorch / Hand-held torch (Avoid mobile flashlights.)
• Medicines (If you have any health issues. Please ensure that you inform our trek leaders beforehand.)
• Sanitation kit (Carrying Odomos would come in handy)

• Hyd to Hyd transportation
• Stay (Camping)
• Food (Two breakfast, Two dinner)
• Entry fee & Pemit
• First aid and
• Local guide
• Certified Trek leaders
• GST
• Facilitator/(s) reimbursement.

• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Food during the transit.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head