Rajmachi fort trek, Lohagad fort hike & Waterfall rappelling

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.

Waterfall Rappelling (Day 2)

Wakeup early, fresh up and start your day with full energy and positive vibes. Have a good chat with your fellow passengers. Have your breakfast of authentic Maharashtra flavours. The route would be filled with plenty of greenery. The beauty of the gorgeous waterfalls, the lush green landscape, hills and mountains covered green, everything makes the trek a great treat to the eyes. The height of the falls is around 115 ft. On the way, we will stop for lunch.This trek can be graded as an easy one as it is an hourly trek, where one can trek comfortably with full ease.

WATERFALL RAPPELLING

Upon reaching the falls, one can enjoy the adventurous experience of the Waterfall Rappelling activity, which would be filled with fun and can be thoroughly enjoyed by every trekker. This adventure gives you the feeling of the heavily gushed water drenching you, gushing over your head. This would continue with an immediate waterfall with the same pressure, that gives you immense joy and pleasure.

Note: Proper equipment will be provided for the waterfall rappelling activity.

The rappelling activity takes around 2-3 hrs, depending on the crowd. Then, will get into the vehicle and start the return journey. On the way to the railway station, we will stop for lunch, where you can taste the food of your choice. Then, reach the Lonavala Railway Station and board the train to Hyderabad. By this the great trip has come to an end, but also a start for the next.

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
• Homestay
• Waterfall rappelling
• Food (One breakfast, One dinner)
• Entry fee & Permit
• 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