Sondai Fort is an offbeat Destinationfor trek lovers near Karjat Chowk Phata. It is nine kilometers from Karjat railway station. It offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri forts, Karnala Fort, and Matheran mountain range. Sondai Fort Karjat was used as a watchtower to protect the trade routes. Sondewadi and Wavarle are the base villages of Sondai fort. Sondewadi village is situated at 1/4th height of this Fort.
There are two water cisterns on, 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. Waverle is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest. Sondai trek, an iron ladder, has been installed. It has made the climb till the summit to seak the blessing of Sondai Devi temple safer for all the hikers and devotees.
Sondai Trek Event Details
- Sondai trek difficulty level: Medium
- Base village for Sondai: Sondewadi
- Region: Karjat
- Total time required for climbing Sondai Fort: Maximum 2 hrs
- Duration: 1 Day
Cost for Sondai Trek is 1300/- per head
- Offbeat Trek
- Beautiful Views from Top.
- Easy to Do Trek.
What is included in the tour
- Transport by Non AC High Back Private Vehicle (Pune-Pune).
- Breakfasts, Lunch, Hi-Tea.
- Energy Perks for the Trek.
- Expert Trek Leads from Team Via Ferrata.
- First aid kit available.
- Forest Entry Fees
- Local Guide Charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Dinner on Return Journey to Pune, Cold drinks, Mineral water, etc.
- Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals etc.
- Personal expenses of any kind.
- Insurance Coverage.
- Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include“.
05:45 a.m. – Meet Team Via Ferrata at Office.
06:00 a.m. – Departure from Via Ferrata Office.
Starting Point : Via Ferrata Office in Sadashiv Peth.
Pickup Points : Deccan, Aundh Bremen Chowk, Nashik Phata
*IMPORTANT – Latecomers will have to join us on the way or make their own arrangements to reach the starting point.
No Arguments will be entertained for the same.
07:30 a.m. – Breakfast On the Way.
09:30 a.m. – Reach Starting point & start the trek after the Instructions.
11:00 p.m. – Reach atop the Fort and Explore
12:00 Noon – Start Descending the Fort
01:30 p.m. - Break for Lunch.
03:00 p.m. – Start return Journey to Pune.
Tea Break on the Way
09:00 p.m. – Reach Back to Pune.
We may come to Pune ONE Hour Before OR After the given time.
