# 14 Trek to Sondai on 12th July 2015

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The fort is situated 8-10 km away from Karjat Railway Station. A temple of Sondai Devi, few water cisterns and an amazing view of Morbe dam and a surrounding region can be seen from top. It was probably used as a watch tower.
We can see forts like Prabalgad, Irshal, Rajmachi, Dhak, Peth, Songiri etc. from top. It can be reached easily in 1.5 to 2 hrs from the base village of Sondewadi.
Meeting Point:
@Karjat Station: 7.38 am
Please catch Karjat Slow Local with your return ticket from your respective destination:
CST 5.19 am        Dadar 5.37 am         Kurla 5.48 am    Thane 6.14 am
Dombivali 6.36 am       Kalyan 6.45 am    Neral 7.22 am       Karjat 7.38 am
Tentative schedule:
09.00 am: Will Reach to base village.
09.30 am: With an intro round will start trek.
11.30 am: Will reach to top & explore surrounding.
12.30 pm: Lunch.
01.30 pm: Start Descend.
03.30 pm: Back to Sonewadi village.
04.30 pm: Back to Karjat.

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