# 8 Trek to Rajmachi on 31st January 2015 -1st February 2015 - two days trek to Rajmachi Via Lonalava & descend Via Karjat

Short info
Date: 31st Jan-1st Feb 2015.
Duration: 2 day trek.
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3600 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy- medium
Range: Karjat.
Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures - the Shrivardhan fort and Manoranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala.
Places to Visit
1. Kal Bhairava temple is situated in the col between Shrivardhan and Manaranjan. Local inhabitants worship Kal Bhairava even today.
2. There are two Fortresses on Rajmachi – the taller one in the east is Shrivardhan fort and the other in the west is Manaranjan fort. Rajmachi is a unique fort having wide plateau on all sides of the twin fortresses.
3. The Buddhist caves on the western slope of Rajmachi plateau (at present known asKondhane caves) were carved in the period around 200 BC. The existence of these ancient caves indicates that Rajmachi had been identified as an important place right from the Buddhist period.

VRangers 2 days Trek to Rajmachi - Route Map
Day 1 - Lonavala - Udhewadi - Shreevardhan Fort - Udhewadi
Total Walk - 18.30 km.
Day 2 - Udhewadi - Mannranjan Fort - Godhaneshwar Mandir - Udhewadi - Kondana Caves - Kondivade Village - Karjat
Total walk - 12.0 km.


 Day 1 - Lonavala - Udhewadi - Shreevardhan Fort - Udhewadi





















































Day 2 - Udhewadi - Mannranjan Fort - Godhaneshwar Mandir - Udhewadi - Kondana Caves - Kondivade Village - Karjat


































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