Sondai Fort - Monsoon Trek on 16th Sep

Sondai is not popular fort. Sondai is 9 kms from Karjat. It offers beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshal, Rajmachi, Songiri forts and Matheran mountain range. Sondai was used as watch tower. Sondewadi and Wavarle are the base villages of Sondai fort. Sondewadi village is situated at 1/4th height of this fort. There are 2 water cisterns on and steps are carved out of rocks to go on the topmost point where an idol of Sondai Devi stands. Two more water cisterns are on the way and has potable water. Waverle is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest.

One Day Monsoon Trek to Sondai Fort Event Details

• Sondai Fort Trek difficulty level - Medium

• Sondai fort base village - Sondewadi

• Sondai fort height - 1200 feet

• Time required to climb Sondai fort  2 - 2.5 hours

• Cost: Rs. 750

Sondai Fort - Monsoon Trek Event Itinerary

Train option for Mumbai participants

Catch CSMT - Karjat local

CSTM - Karjat local timing

• 06:10 CSMT
• 06:18 Byculla
• 06:24 Dadar
• 06:31 Kurla
• 06:35 Ghatkopar
• 06:49 Thane
• 06:57 Dombivali
• 07:02 Kalyan
• 08:05 Karjat

Train options for Pune participants

Board Sinhgad express from Pune

• 06.05 Pune
• 06:10 Shivaji Nagar
• 06:28 Pimpri
• 06:33 Chinchwad
• 07:13 Lonavala
• 07:58 Karjat

08:05 Meet at Karjat railway station, near ticket counter.

08:15 Move to Base Village by Tumtum / ST bus.

08:45 Reach at Sondewadi and Breakfast.

09:15 Start ascending.

11:30 Reach on top and explore.

12:30 Descend.

14:30 Reach at Sondewadi and Lunch.

15:45 Journey towards Karjat railway station by Tumtum / ST bus.

16:30 Reach at Karjat railway station.

Please note

• People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience.

• Missing the train is missing Sondai Monsoon Trek, no refund will be provided.

• Please wear trekking shoes for this trek with good grip. 

Cost Includes

• 1 veg Breakfast.

• Travel Karjat to Karjat by local tumtum/bus.

• Trek Leader Expertise Charges.

Cost Excludes

• Lunch for the Day is Exluded

• Travel cost from Mumbai to Karjat and back.

• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption

• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.

• Any kind of personal expenses.

• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.

• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.

• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.

Thing to carry

• 2/3 liters of water.

• Lunch for the trek.

• Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.

• Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.

• Good Torch must with extra battery.

• Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek.

• One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters.

• Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

• Double pack your valuables / phones in plastic bags.

• Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet.

• Sun Cap and Sunscreen.

• Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.

• Identity Proof.

• Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.