I am planning for a weekend trek...some of the options that I have thought are:

Rajgad
Rajmachi
Ratnagad

Can anyone suggest me the best option for these rainy days??

Post edited by: treek, at: 2007/07/14 07:57

Rajmachi is the best option right now.


Rajgad and Ratangad would be best in September
Enjoy

Thanks Amit...
is Rajmachi a good option for over night stay...??

Hi

I am from Gurgaon and I am planning to travel to Mumabi on Aug 4th (to attend a function on 6th)

Since I have 2 days with me, I am planning to do the Ratanghad trek that weekend. (Directly from Borivilli station at 8:30 AM)

I do not know much abt the place other than a few bits gathered from the net. As of now, my plan is as follows:

Aug 4th
10:00 AM Catch a Fast local to Kasara.
12:00 PM Reach Kasara
Bus / Jeep / Boat to Igatpuri then Shendi and then Ratanwadi (by 2 PM)
Start the Trek uphill (3 hrs) and reach the top my 6 PM. Sightseeing and Night halt in the fort.

Aug 5th
12:00 PM Come down and start the return journey. Reach Mumbai by 6/7 PM

Please let me know what you think of the plan. Please do let me know if theres some other option.

Thanks in advance,

Warm Regards,
Praveen

Instead of going to Kasara, why dont you take a train to Igatpuri direclty. It will save a lot of your time. Else another option is to trek the Karoli ghat. From Shahapur buses are available to reach the base village from where you can trek up the ghat and reach the fort. This would be more exciting if you are looking out for some thrilling option

Travelguru and MTV together presents a 1-day trip to Kondane caves (mid-way between Karjat & Rajmachi).. near Karjat on 18th August, 2007.

For details check out http://www.travelguru.com/MTV/kondane.htm?_$ja=tsid:1533

Attaching the schedule as a quick reckoner

Schedule

06:15 hrs – Reporting time - Assembly at Dadar T T Circle (Near Chandu Halwai, Dadar East)

06:30 hrs – Departure - Breakfast en route, Drive to the base of Kondane Caves

08:30 hrs – Start Trekking - Enjoy the Waterfalls, Waterfall Rappelling

14:00 hrs - Return to the Base - Late Lunch + Tea / Snacks

15:00 hrs - Return Journey to Mumbai

17:30 hrs Reach Mumbai

Cost for the above program: Rs. 1,250/- per person