One Day Trek to Sondai Fort

 Trek to Sondai Fort

One day trek to sondai fort

Short Info:

Type: Trekking

Grade: Easy

Endurance: Easy

Height: 1200 Ft Approx

Region: Karat

Cost: 850/- Per Person

  1400/- With Transportation (Private Bus) From Mumbai 

About:

Sondai is not a popular or unknown fort, stands approx 6kms of Karjat overlooking the Karjat-Chauk highway and offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshal, Rajmachi, Songiri forts and Matheran mountain range. This was used as a watch tower. The base village of Sondewadi stands on a considerable height. 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 has potable water. Two missing steps in the rock make one to climb a small patch of 15 feet but proper hand holds and footsteps are available and that makes it easy even in monsoon. Waverly is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest. Overall it’s an ideal one day hike for newcomers in the trekking field.

Highlights:

3-4 Cisterns which hold water.

Sondai Devi Statue and 2-3 carved idols which are kept under a tree.

Beautiful and enormous Matheran Mountain Range which is heaven to witness during monsoons!

Morbe Dam which gives an amazing view during monsoons.

The breathtaking view of Vavarle Dam holding the monsoon rain water.

Meeting Point For Mumbai People: Dadar (w) Pickup Point for Bus at 6.00 amPickup Points: Dadar, Airoli, Panvel

People those who are travelling with their own mode of transportation will have to meet us at base village before 9.30 am

We will proceed by private bus till the base village

Reach Base Village by 9.15 am

Packet Breakfast will be provided at base village.

Start the trek by 10.00 am.

Reach the top by 12.30 pm

Lunch, Fort exploration and Start descending by 2 pm.

Reach Base Village by 4 pm

Evening refreshments.

Reach back to Mumbai by 8.30 pm tentatively.

Includes:

Traveling (Private bus Dadar to Dadar) 

Morning Breakfast Tea

Evening Refreshment

Govt / Local Body Charges

Sanitizing Charges

Guide and Expertise Charges

Basic First kit

Excludes:

Lunch (Lunch Can be arranged at base village on participants request with additional cost)

Any Kind of Insurance

Anything which is not mentioned in includes

Things To Carry:

ID proof 

Face Mask (must)

Hand Sanitizer (must)

Min. 2 liters water

Ready to eat food (biscuits, chips)

Rainywear

Good quality trekking shoes or sport shoes

Extra pair of clothes (Compulsory)

Energetic (ex. Glucon D)

A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. (Please do not bring suitcases or sling bags/ jholas)

Personal medicines 

Camera(optional)

Please try to wear track pants and a full sleeve t-shirt.

Don't carry any valuable ornaments

COVID -19 Checklist for Participants:

Any travel history to/from any foreign country/containment or red zone in the past 14 days

Any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 during the past 14 days

Age above 45 yrs participants are not allowed to join any events till further notice

Trekkers must carry sufficient amount of sanitizer, masks, gloves, and a personal medical kit for the respective days of the trek.

Trekkers must also carry their separate set of disposable/washable utensils like spoon, plates or cups. This must be used by trekkers during their journey to and fro the base camp.

Apart from the above, trekkers must make sure they carry all the required things,  Remember no sharing will be allowed. Trekkers will be responsible for disposable of their own items. 

COVID -19 Guidelines for Participants:

Mask is compulsory to join for any events

Keep at least 1 meter distance during all social and inter personal interactions, trekking

Avoid Touching frequently touched objects and surfaces with bare hands

Living with Corona is the new normal. We must learn to take care of ourselves. It is our responsibility to keep ourselves and our Nation safe from Corona. While doing that we must follow our dreams too.

Notes: Please keep in mind that we shall change our policies and procedures based on Government regulations in future. As you know, there can be last-minute announcements and we will have to follow them. However, we shall try to abide by the Government rules keeping in mind the welfare of our trekkers.

Please read our "Terms & Conditions" before joining for any events.

 For Registrations Call : 9833435293

Whatsapp: 9637847273

Email  : pearltrekandtours@gmail.com 

if not reachable whats app us on the same no

Payment Details:

Booking only through 100% Advance payment

The amount is to be deposited in the following account 

Michael John Dsouza 

Bank Name - Bank of Maharashtra 

AC no - 68016753951

IFSC - MAHB0001825

01825 Naigaon ( East )

Once payment is done, please send an email to pearltrekandtours@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

1. If cancellation done prior to 10 days of outing 75% will be refunded.

2. If done prior to 5 days of outing 50% will be refunded

3. After that no refund will be provided.

Medical Disclaimer:

It is mandatory that you visit your personal physician before enrolling for the trip if you suffer from any illness of any kind and disclose the same and your medical history to the organizers of the trip so that best possible arrangements can be carried out post approval. As organizers of the trip, we will be responsible for providing basic first aid throughout the trip. In case of unexpected mishaps or accidents, we will arrange for the injured patron to be taken to the nearest medical hospital wherever possible. The medical expenses will have to be borne by the patrons themselves.

Regards 

Michael Dsouza 

Pearl Trek and Tours