Rajmachi

Camping in Rajmachi

Experiences

An experience of Camping in Wilderness and Countryside, Exploring Rustic Countryside and Remote Rural village life in Maharashtra, Exploring twin Ancient forts of Rajmachi, Climbing Hills, Swimming in Small Lake (only allowed with life jackets),  Village Life..

Welcome dip in pound at Rajmachi

Location Lonavala Region

Duration 2 Days and 1 Night

Stay Tents or Home Stay / Village Dormitory

Trek Category Easy to Moderate

Best Season October to March

Camp Fee: 

Minimum 6 to 8 persons @3300/- per head (1 Off-road Vehicle; 1 Guide; 1 Tent with upto 8 beds)


Minimum 10 to 15 persons @3150/- per head.; (2 Off-road Vehicle; 1 Guide; 2 Tent with upto 8 beds per tent)


Minimum 17 persons to 21 persons @3000/- per head.;  (3 Offroad Vehicle; 2 Guides; 3 Tent with upto 8 beds per tent)

No AC Bus (Mumbai or Pune to Lonavala for 2 days)

16 Seated - Rs.16,000/- + Road Tolls
27 Seated - Rs. 20,000/- + Road Tolls

Camp Fee Includes
Trek Guide as per options above.
Tents with attached Washroom 
2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 2 Evening Tea, 1 Breakfast
Treks to local forts
Offbeat Mandala Expertise and Management Charges

Optional Inclusions (for extra cost as mentioned above)
Bus Mumbai to Lonavala (2 Days)

Wild Chefs

Proposed Plan

Day 1
Ex. Pune / Mumbai - 6am.

08:30 am Reporting time at Lonavala 
09:00 hrs to 10:00 hrs - Off Road ride Lonavala to Rajmachi Village or Phanasgaon (during monsoon).
or Trek..
13:30 hrs - Rest at village home and lunch
15:00 hrs - Pitching Campsite
16:30 hrs - Dip in the Pond or Explore Manoranjan Fort
18:30 hrs - Campfire if weather permits.
19:30 hrs - Dinner at campsite or village home
Hit the sack at your convenience



Day 2

Trek and exploring fort 2 
Breakfast
Exploring Nature or Village.
Early Lunch at village
Off road ride from village to Lonavala or return trek. (Return trek 4 hours)
16:30 hrs Start Lonavala for Mumbai
20:30 hrs reach Mumbai

Campsite in Wilderness during trek to Rajmachi

What to Carry? 

Water Bottles for Trek

Munching Snack and Fruits/Dry Fruits

Flash Lights

1 Set of Change Clothes and 1 Extra T-Shirt (Full Sleeves)

Shorts/Swimming Trunks for Swim

Personal Medical Kit

Sleeping Bag or Two thin Bedsheet or One Mat and One Bedsheet

Air Pillow

Towel, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Pocket Mirror, Small Plate, Spoon, and One Small Steel / Plastic Coffee Mug.

Own Waste Paper Bag

All items properly packed in Backpack

Things to do: Trek, Fort to be explored, Camping, Pond for a swim, Good place for Bird watching and Butterflies during winter.

About the place:

Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri (Western Ghats) in India. The fortification at Rajmachi consists of two forts, namely Shrivardhan (3200 feet above sea level) and Manaranjan (2700 feet above sea level). Rajmachi Fort is a popular trekking destination. It is a very famous fort located near two famous hills of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khanadala. Its located around 18 km from Lonavala.

There is one small platue in between them. A temple of 'Bhairoba' is very beautiful. Shrivardhan is 'Bale killa' of Rajmachi, these forest were built to keep watch on Konkan area. The other - 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.

Rajmachi can be accessed either from Lonavala or Karjat (Base Village Kondivita). The approach from Lonavala is longer but easier; from Karjat side it a little steep. Best way to do a Rajmachi trek is start from Lonavala (Near Tungarli Dam) very early in the morning. An easy trek would take you till base village around Lunch time, stay over at the base village near the twin peaks 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manranjan', few simple village dormitory/ lodges available for stay would be happy to provide you with simple village food for a fee or camping in wilderness.

Evening take a Dip in a Pond located at walk able distance from Village, the trail to pond leads to a cool patch of greenery.

(Note: while taking a dip in pond or lake at remote locations take extremely precaution; do not venture out beyond shallow water without your personal life jackets and do not go out for a swim alone).

After early Lunch you can start your trek towards Karjat. You can get Rickshaws/ ST Bus from some distance at Kondivita Village.

Village Kitchen at Rajmachi

Hill Top Camping

Location:

Around 20 kms from Lonavala or Kamshet

Three hours drive from Mumbai (120 km) or One and Half Hour Drive from Pune (60 km)

Altitude:  Over 3000 feet above mean sea level.

Ideal for: Family Groups; Corporate Camping; Students Camps etc.

Things to do at Campsite:

Barbecue; Campfire; Stretch out in Hammocks or Khats; Go for Leisurely Countryside walks or Easy Trek to Hill Climbs; Rock Climbing; Rappelling; Board Games; etc.

Fun start as the sun goes down, enjoy with personalized barbecue and enjoy buffet dinner in cackling sounds of your personalized campfire. Lie down on Khat or Hammock under the starry night with light playing game of shadows in the moon light night.

For the more adventurous type night or a early morning trek is highly recommended; You may also explore a small hike to lake for a dip or explore countryside or ancient fort.

At campsite you may also enjoy rustic locally made archery or play carom, board games, volley ball, box cricket.

All rustic experiences complete with facilities like tents on twin sharing basis, sleeping bags or mats with quilt and air pillow; common wash rooms and shower rooms.

Best Season: Mid October to Mid May

Who can use this campsite?

Ideal for Small / Big Group Camping, Family Camping, Corporate Offsite, Students for Scounts or adventure camp etc.

Capacity: 2 to 100 persons.

Can be extended to 150 with Advance Notice.

Camp Fee for standard package (Overnight) 4pm to 10:30pm:

(Overnight Camping Experience; Campfire; Evening Tea/Barbecue/Dinner and Breakfast).

Rs.1800/- for adult.

Rs.1350/- for Child (4 years to 9 years).

Note; December 31st, 2016 night (New Year Special - Tariff Rs.3500/-; Eleborate Menu and Preparation  for New Year Camp). - Drop us email at natureknights@gmail.com for New Year Camp Brochure..

(Day Camping) - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Rs.1200/- per head (Cost for Day Camping with breakfast; lunch and Evening Tea/Coffee/Biscuits)

Sunday – Special Day Camp – 9:30 am to 10:00 pm
Rs.1600/- per head (Cost for Day Camping with breakfast; lunch and Evening Tea/Coffee/Biscuits); Barbecue and Dinner.

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Who can use this campsite?

Ideal for Small / Big Group Camping, Family Camping, Corporate Offsite, Students for Scounts or adventure camp etc.

Capacity: 2 to 100 persons.

Can be extended to 150 with Advance Notice.

Camp Fee for standard package (Overnight) 4pm to 10:30pm:

(Overnight Camping Experience; Campfire; Evening Tea/Barbecue/Dinner and Breakfast).

Rs.1800/- for adult.

Rs.1350/- for Child (4 years to 9 years).

Inclusions in the standard overnight package

Check in: 4 pm

Check out: 10 am next day

Camping facilities included in standard package:

Tents on double/triple sharing with (Sleeping Bags or Air Pillows with kambal)

Common Wash rooms and Shower Rooms

Common Space for recreation and games

Shared amenities like: Khats; Hammocks; Chairs; Tables and Gazebos

Camp Fire

Meals included in standard package:

Day 1

4:00 pm Welcome Tea/ Refreshment (Jalgira)

7:30 pm Do it yourself Barbecue (Veg and Non-Veg) Veg Barbecue - Paneer; and Non-Veg Barbecue (Chicken).

(Pre-marinated items as per veg/non veg preferences stated at time of booking will be provided to each group with barbecue kit);

8:30 / 9:00 pm Buffet Dinner

Dal, Vegetables, Rice, Chapati, Salad, Papad, and Pickles.

Day 2:

09:00 am Breakfast (Bread/Butter; One Veg Snack, with Tea/Coffee)

10:30 am Check out

Exclusions:

Bottled Water, Beverages etc Any other custom menu ordered out-side package done with campsite

Tips, Shopping etc

Un-Utilized resources will not be refunded

Anything that is not included is excluded

Other Camping Package Options at Hill Top Camp

(Day Camping) - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Rs.1200/- per head (Cost for Day Camping with breakfast; lunch and Evening Tea/Coffee/Biscuits)

Sunday – Special Day Camp – 9:30 am to 10:00 pm
Rs.1600/- per head (Cost for Day Camping with breakfast; lunch and Evening Tea/Coffee/Biscuits); Barbecue and Dinner.

Note; December 31st, 2016 night (New Year Special - Tariff Rs.3500/-; Eleborate Menu and Preparation  for New Year Camp). - Drop us email at natureknights@gmail.com for New Year Camp Brochure..

Extra Meal (Cost Rs.300/-)

Extra Breakfast (Cost Rs.150/-)

Extra Evening Tea/Snack (Cost Rs.100/-)

Local Trek Guide for Tikona Cost Rs.1500/- for batch of 5 persons.

Check list for Camping:

Track pants or Leggings; Shorts / Three Fourths; T-Shirts; Cap or Hat

Change Clothes and Swimming Trunks

Trekking Shoe or Canvas Shoe (with spare slippers or floaters)

Sun Screen

Towel and Soap, personal toiletries

Flash Light

Cap/Hat; Sun Glasses and Sun Screen

Personal Medical Kit (General Medical Kit will be available with Group)

All packed in backpack

Small Day pack for trek to carry water and something to munch

Trekking Shoe or Canvas Shoe

Personal Water bottles

Camping Ground Rules:

We follow strict eco-tourism policy (no littering, we take back everything that we carry to camp site). We provide litter bins across the camp site.

Kindly take care of your personal belongings; we will not be responsible for them.

Please leave your shoes outside the tents.

Eating of food not allowed inside the tents.

Use of sharp objects or cooking inside the tent not allowed.

Lights out after 11:00 pm; No loud noises after 11:00 pm.

Respect privacy of other campers.

No Smoking inside tents or on meal tables

Drugs not allowed in our camping area

Separate accommodation for ladies and gents; except for couples on twin sharing.

Add Ons:

We can customize the package for a minimum group size of 20 persons.

Team Building Games

Outdoors can be real fun with just enjoying company of right people and the right amenities. Do not expect luxury but be sure to experience the most comfortable camping at well organised camp grounds. Apart from our high quality adventure tent, sleeping gear, BBQ equipment, bon fire, buffet dinner, morning tea/coffee, simple breakfast and a host of some amazing board games which comes packed with your booking, there are other amenities at the camp ground for you to make your camping safe and more fun.

Options available for guided Summit Climb, Night Trek, Star Gazing, Dip in lake, Adventure Sports, Team Building etc.

Dip in Lake.

Enjoy Sunset View from Hill Top-Breakfast in Wilderness

Trek to Tikona Fort

Star Gazing (Get your own kit for star gazing).

Night Trek.

Adventure sports like rock climbing; rappelling; jumaring; valley crossing etc.

Terms and Conditions

All bookings against 100% advance, we have to manage all arrangements to create a good experience for you and your group.

Cancellation policy with respect to your date of booking:

25% deduction of total camp fee booking amount for cancellation done before 21 days

50% deduction of total camp fee booking amount for cancellation done before 5 days

No refund for an cancellation done in last 4 days before your event.

(Note: all cancellation request have to be send by email to info@natureknights.net / with cc to asif@natureknights.net and natureknights@gmail.com

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Section of the Campsite

Campsite

Campsite at Evening

Tikona Fort

Valley View few minutes away from the campsite

Sunset at Valley View Point

Segdi (Rural Chulha)

More pictures of Campsite.

Barbecue

Tent Pictures

One more tents picture

Lohgad Boat club with Farm House Dhaba on banks of Pauna Lake is a cool experience to explore.

One can also drive on the other side of the hill to explore ancient Bhaja and/or Karla Caves.

Easy trek to Lohgad fort.

Lonavala is a good place to have your breakfast before you head for Lohgad for a trek and during evening try famous Chikki and Fudge at Lonavala market.

A drive from lonavala towards Ambi Valley will bring you across Lion Head Point of Tiger Valley that has an enchanting view from an altitude of over 3000 feet.

Driving further towards Khandala on the way back one can also stop over at Rajmachi View, to get a glimse of Rajmachi Fort (Shrivardhan and Manranjan)