Sondai fort night trek

Night Trek to Sondai fort in Karjat area near Morbe dam, which was built as a watch tower. This trek is feasible for beginners without any prior trekking experience, at steep rock patches, ladders have been installed for a safe path to the summit. Sondai devi idol is present at the summit. Matheran hills, Irshalgad, Prabalghad, Morbe dam are few of the notable points visible from Sondai.

We will be travelling by a hired vehicle from Karjat railway station to Sondewadi, start the night trek, rest at the summit, descend to the base village. Fresh up and have a homemade breakfast at villager's house, travel by hired vehicle to Karjat railway station.

Trek facts:

Grade: Easy, Endurance: Low, Highest Elevation; 495M, Total Trek Distance: 4KM approx.

Itinerary

•  Reporting time at Karjat railway station  01:15 AM (Board the 11:18 PM CSMT - Khopoli Fast local train in Central Line on Saturday)
•  Road journey from Karjat Railway station to base village by hired vehicle's - 40 minutes.
•  Event Briefing & introduction - 20 min.
•  Ascent trek to the Sondai fort  - 1 ½ hours.
•  Rest at the summit - 2 hours.
•  descent trek to Sondewadi village - 1 hour.
•  Fresh up and Breakfast at villagers house - 1 hour.
•  Travel by road to Karjat Railway station - 40 minutes.

Price: ₹650

Included

✔ Travel from Karjat by hired vehicles

✔ Breakfast

✔ Our Expertise

Excluded

✘ Anything that's not mentioned in the Included section

How to Register:

1. Book your seat through online payment on our website or UPI/ NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account.
2. Fill up the Mandatory participation disclaimer form which will be sent after payment confirmation and select the preferable pickup location.
3. We will create a WhatsApp group of the registered participants in the evening on the day of the event departure for coordination.

Checklist

What to Wear:

• Trekking/ Hiking shoes with a sturdy grip.
• Comfortable quick-dry full sleeve clothes (avoid jeans or cotton wear).

Things to Carry:

Carry a single rucksack with the following things:

• Minimum 2 liters of water.
• Cap/ Hat & Buff/ Bandana.
• Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.
• Toiletry kit, sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent.
• Extra pair of socks.
• Head Torch/ Torch with spare batteries.
• Hiking pole.
• Litter bag for non-biodegradable (plastic) litter.
• Spare face masks, Hand Sanitizer.
• Personal medicines.
• Identity Proof.

Instructions:

• Participants should bring an ID Card for their safety.
• Participants are requested to wear the mask at all times during the travel and follow the Covid-19 travel protocols issued by MOHFW
• After payment, a registered participant will need to fill up the mandatory disclaimer online form with accurate details, else will be asked to refill by the event host.
• Inaccurate details in the disclaimer form won’t be accepted and our team may request to refill the disclaimer.
• Below 16 must take the consent of the parents to participate.
• Please do not cause delay and cause inconvenience for others and impact the schedule.
• Participants will be notified in advance when the itinerary is modified/the event gets cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances.
• If there is an unexpected change in weather during the event, the organizer has the right to withdraw/ retreat.
• Do not play music or tease animals during the trek.
• Avoid using deodorant or perfume on the day of the trek.
• Participants are liable for spending on snacks break during trek and travel intermissions.
• The event schedule may delay or advance due to unforeseen conditions, so timings aren't mentioned except the event start time.
• Alcohol consumption/ smoking/ any kind of intoxication is strictly prohibited. Will be expelled from the event If found with consumption.
• Any kind of misconduct from the participant will be tolerated by our team.
• Please do not litter any plastic; we commit to keeping our events clean.
• The washroom facility is inadequate during the course of the event.
• Participants should coordinate, maintain discipline and align together as a team during the event.
• Avoid wearing expensive accessories/ Jewelry on the trek.
• Please do not expect luxury facilities and appreciate being cooperative with fellow participants.
• Though we assure safety as a top priority, the RamblersIndia team is not responsible for any severe injuries or fatal events.
• No group discount is applicable.
• We rely on third-party payment gateways to make the registration process simple and easy, it also includes the convenience fee along with the event fee which is to be borne by the participant during check out.
• If a participant cancels their registration one day before the event or on the day of the event, a refund of 40% is paid, Refer to the Payment & Refund Policy on our website.
• No refund will be provided if the participant doesn't show up on the day of the event, and also no refund if missed the local train.