About The Event
About the Trek
Located near Karjat, the Sondai Fort Trek is an offbeat yet scenic destination perfect for adventure seekers. Just 9 km from Karjat Railway Station, this historic fort offers panoramic views of Morbe Dam, Matheran Range, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri, and Karnala Fort.
Originally used as a watchtower to safeguard ancient trade routes, Sondai Fort is home to the Sondai Devi Temple at its summit. The trail features rock cut steps, ancient water cisterns, and an iron ladder that ensures a safe climb for trekkers and devotees alike. The base villages for the trek are Sondewadi and Wavarle, with Sondewadi located about a quarter of the way up the fort.
Trek Details
Base Village Sondewadi, Karjat
Region Karjat
Best Season Monsoon
Height 1200 ft 366 m above sea level
Difficulty Level Medium
Endurance Level Moderate
Trek Distance 1.5 km one way
Trek Duration 1.5 2 hours ascent
Total Trek Time Approximately 6 hours
Nearby Attraction Changewadi Waterfall 1 km from parking
Distance from Mumbai 70 km
Distance from Pune 115 km
Distance from Karjat Railway Station 10 km
Trail Type Well marked with ladders near the summit
Trek Cost
Without Transport own vehicle 799 per person
With Transport Karjat to Karjat 1199 per person
Sondai Trek Event Itinerary By Train For Mumbai Participants
Train Route CSMT Karjat Local
Recommended Train Schedule
06:10 a.m. Mumbai CSMT
06:18 a.m. Byculla
06:24 a.m. Dadar
06:31 a.m. Kurla
06:49 a.m. Thane
07:05 a.m. Dombivli
07:15 a.m. Kalyan
08:08 a.m. Arrive at Karjat
08:10 am Meet trek leader at Karjat railway station near the ticket counter
08:15 am Depart for Sondewadi base village by local vehicle
08:45 am Reach Sondewadi breakfast stop
09:15 am Begin ascent
11:00 am Reach summit explore Sondai Devi Temple and fort
11:30 am Begin descent
12:30 pm Reach Sondewadi depart for Karjat by local vehicle
01:30 pm Reach Karjat railway station disperse
Note
Participants are requested to board the 0610 a.m. CSMT Karjat local and assemble at Karjat Station by 0810 a.m. for group meetup and onward travel to the base village.
Inclusions
1 Vegetarian Breakfast
2 Trek Leader and Expertise Charges
3 E Certificate of Participation
Important Notes
1 Wear trekking shoes with good grip
2 Be 10 minutes early at your pick up point
3 Missing transport means missing the trek no refund will be issued
4 Direct participants must reach Sondewadi base village on their own
5 If a participant books for the wrong date or batch a Rs 200 transfer fee will apply for date changes made within 3 days of departure
Things to Carry
1 Minimum 2 3 liters of water
2 Sturdy trekking shoes with good grip
3 Day backpack 20 30 liters
4 Torch with extra batteries mandatory
5 Dry fruits snacks or energy bars
6 Glucon D ORS Gatorade sachets
7 Cap and sunscreen
8 Personal first aid and medicines
9 Valid photo ID
10 Full sleeve T shirt and track pants to protect from insects and thorns
