Sondai Monsoon Trek

About

Details about the Destination

Sondai is located between Karjat and Chowk highway and it offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri forts and Matheran mountain range. This was used as a watch tower. The base village of Sondewadi stands on a considerable height. The route is easy and it takes approx 1.5 hrs to reach the top. In monsoon, a couple of rocks on the way become slippery. There are 2 water cisterns on machi (at the base of the pinnacle) 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 have potable water. Two missing steps in the rock makes one climb a small patch of 15 feet but proper hand holds and foot steps are available and that makes it easy even in monsoon. Wavarle is another village from where a bit of a difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest. Overall it’s an ideal one day hike in monsoon for new comers in the trekking field.

Attraction

• Day trek full of adventure
• Companion hills such as Prabalgad, Matheran, Irshalgad, Karnala from the top
• Sight of Morbe dam & the cool breeze
• Adventure & easy climb

Day

• 08:00 am - Meet up and leave for base village of the trek
• 08:30 am - Reach base village, freshen up & have breakfast
• 08:45 am - Introduction & instruction, start the trek
• 11:00 am - Reach top, Explore
• 11:15 am - Have snacks self carried on the trek
• 01:30 pm - Start descend to base village
• 03:00 pm - Reach base village
• 03:10 PM - Start return journey to Karjat railway station
• 04:00 pm - Reach Karjat

Train Timings:

We will be boarding the below train from nearest local station. Train timings are shared below for convenience:
CSMT-Karjat Fast Local

• 06:10 am CSMT
• 06:18 am Byculla
• 06:24 am Dadar
• 06:31 am Kurla
• 06:35 am Ghatkopar
• 06:49 am Thane
• 07:02 am Dombivli
• 07:13 am Kalyan
• 08:02 am Karjat

Meeting Point : Karjat Railway Station at 08:00 am

Mandatory:

• Identity proof
• 2 Ltrs of water
• Electoral powder, 2 lemons, ready to eat items (Protein bars, chikki etc.)
• Torch with extra batteries, pocket knife
• Personal medicines
• Good trekking shoes preferably ‘Action’ brand - Trekking Shoes
• Haversack/backpack to carry all things.

Optional

• Cap, Camera
• Spare floaters, slippers, or light canvas shoes
• Windcheater, scarves, jackets, extra pair of socks and clothes
• Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery

Includes

• Local travel from Karjat to Karjat
• Breakfast & Tea
• Local guidance
• First aid
• WE Experties Charges

Excludes

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any personal expenses
• Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather

• Transfer Rs.750/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
• Kindly SMS or whatsapp on 9004294910, after you transfer the amount.
• The path can be slippery due to monsoons. So, proper precautions should be taken during the visit
• Carry enough water with you and do not resort to any other water source without any assistance

• Floaters and sandals are not allowed
• Do not carry purse, side sling bags not allowed
• Eco-Tourism etiquettes to be followed. Trek is in the Eco / culturally -sensitive area
• Do not litter the place as it is in great need of being maintained and adopted
• Leader/ Organizer will not be responsible for any accident, mishap or compensation in whatsoever manner
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even locals
• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
• Team "Wanderlust Express’ reserves all the right to change / deviate / cancel the plans without prior notice.