Overview

Grade: Easy |  Endurance: Easy

  • Sondai Fort Height: 365 m
  • Sondai Fort Trail: Fort Trail
  • Sondai Fort Trek Difficulty: Easy
  • Sondai Fort Trek Endurance: Easy-Moderate
  • Sondai Fort Trek Length: 2 Hrs
  • Sondai Fort Trek Location: Sondewadi
  • Sondai Fort Trek Best Time: June to August
  • Sondai Fort Distance from Mumbai: 70 km
  • Sondai Fort Distance from Pune: 107 km

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.

Major Attractions:

  • Day Trek full of adventure
  • Companion hills such as Prabalgad, Matheran, Irshalgad, Karnala from the top
  • Sight of Morbe dam and the cool breeze
  • Adventures and easy climbing

Date: 08 July 2023 (Saturday)

  • Rs. 499 without transport / Rs. 1100 with transport

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  • Name: SAHYADRI RANGERS TREKS AND TOURS
  • A/c type: Current account
  • Bank: Yes Bank
  • Branch: Goregaon
  • A/C no.: 100263400000762
  • IFSC: YESB0001002

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12 Hours Available on request Sondewadi, Maharashtra
Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • 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.
Itinerary

Day 1 

  • 05:00 am: Meet the Sahyadri Rangers Leader at SGNP, Borivali
  • 05.20 am: Oberoi Mall, Goregaon
  • 05:30 am: Andheri Hanuman Road Bus Stop
  • 05:40 am: Teachers Colony Khar
  • 05:55 am: Sion Circle
  • 06:10 am: Nalanda Ghatkopar
  • 06:30 am: Bhandup Pumping station
  • 06:35 am:  Airoli Circle
  • 06:50 am: Hotel 3 Star, Kharghar

  • 08:00 am: Reach base village and Have breakfast
  • 08:30 am: Start the trek
  • 10:00 am: Reach the top and explore the fort
  • 11:00 pm: Start descend
  • 01:00 pm: Reach base village.
  • 01:30 pm: Start return journey
  • 02:00 pm: Take Half Hr break in Dhaba.
  • 07:00 pm: Reach Mumbai

Things to Carry

  • Identity Card
  • Lunch
  • 2 ltrs water
  • Trekking Shoes
  • Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder
  • Snacks & biscuits
  • Extra pair of clothes
  • Clean napkin or towel
  • Raincoat/ Poncho / Wind cheater (Avoid umbrella)
  • Cap, sunglasses, scarf
  • Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)
  • Camera (optional)
  • Please carry personal medicines if any
  • Hand Sanitizer

IMPORTANT:

  • Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as SR won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
     
  • Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without a refund.
     
  • Dear Rangers, always remember SHOES are your best companion on a trek! Please wear a good pair of TREKKING SHOES and not sports or running shoes. Make sure they are durable and firm enough to withstand tough conditions. You can carry floaters to wear only after the trek is completed. Feel free to contact SR buddies prior to the trek in case of any confusion.

Fitness & Health:

Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands a good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.

Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • 1 veg Breakfast
  • Travel by private non-Ac bus
  • Trek Leader Expertise Charges

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Lunch
  • Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
  • Anything other than above mentioned inclusion
Pickup point
Directions.
Sondai Fort, Sondewadi, Maharashtra, India View on Map