Sondai Fort Monsoon Trek

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Sondai Fort Monsoon Trek
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Situated in Kajrat, Sondai Fort is one of the beautiful trekking destinations in the state of Maharashtra. The magnificent fort lies in the Matheran range and stands as a watchtower, which offers splendid views during the monsoon season. Further, the trek is about hiking on the lush green hills while gazing at the raw beauty of nature around. If you’re a person who loves to be surrounded by the peaceful hills, explore new places and discover the lifestyle of different people then the Sondai Fort trek is a must for you!

As Sondai Fort trek is among the amazing one-day monsoon treks in Maharashtra, you get the opportunity to enjoy the nature at its best.

Here are a few highlights:

Enjoy a peaceful walk to Sondai Devi temple
Gaze at the wonderful sight of the Matheran mountain range and Morbe Dam
Trek through the lush green forest and gushing water streams
Discover the rich flora and fauna on your way to the hilltop
Rendezvous with the warm-hearted locals, residing in Sonewadi village

Sonewadi village, which acts as the base to Sondai Fort, offers an impressive sight of dancing clouds, fog and green hills. You can also enjoy amazing views of Gavari hill. In this village, you will find two adjoined cisterns for reserving water.

You can talk to the locals to know more about their daily activities, culture and traditions. After climbing a flight of carved stairs, you will reach the sacred site of Sondai Devi Temple. On reaching here, the one thing that will surprise you is that you won’t find any structure of the temple. Rather, you will come to a sight of an old stone idol of Goddess Sona Devi under the tree. This sacred temple holds a great significance for the locals, and you have to take out your shoes to continue the trek.

The fort is situated at a considerable height and offers stunning views of Prabalgad, Irshalgad and Rajmachi ranges. You will feel like you’ve left the hustle-bustle of city life behind and entered a paradise where only peace resides. Also, the majestic view of dale along with a rainbow will give you immense joy and pleasure.

The Sondai Fort monsoon trek is a must in monsoons because the cold breeze and soothing weather add extra charm to the valley. In the rainy season, photographers can capture the dazzling views of lightning, thunder and drizzle. If you’ve never seen a peacock dance before then this trek gives you a chance to experience that as well.

Monsoon lovers what are you waiting for? To experience the charm of lush greenery and a sight of rare species of birds, this rainy season you should undertake the monsoon trek to Sondai Fort.

Itinerary

Pack your bags with all the important things that you may require for the trek. Keep the weight of your backpack light as it may create difficulty for you to climb up on the hilly path. Wake up early in the morning and make your way to the Karjat station. Have your breakfast after you reach and also introduce yourself to fellow trekkers.

Afterwards, you will be driven to the base camp by local transport through the lush green fields. You will arrive at the starting point of the trek within an hour. En route, soak yourself in the pure beauty of nature and enjoy the clean and fresh air which will rejuvenate you from within.

It will take around two hours to reach the top. Enjoy the stunning views as you have your lunch, and after another hour, get ready to start your descent to the base village, where you can rest and have some tea and snacks.

Head back to Karjat station to catch the local train back to Mumbai.