The Rajmachi trek is a long trek through dense foliage and enroute the trek one would come across many seasonal waterfalls depending on the route taken. All the trek routes converge at Udhivade the base village of Rajmachi. To climb the Rajmachi twin forts of Shrivardhan and Manoranjan it would take another half an hour from Udhivade village. Monsoon treks to Rajmachi is very popular.
Camping in Rajmachi is a perfect idea especially because of the long trek. Rajmachi Rural Aid and Development Programme (NGO) has 2 dormitories to provide camping accommodation facilities fpr trekkers to Rajmachi in Udhivade village at a nominal charge. (Alcohol is prohibited)
Pune to Rajmach75
Mumbai to Rajmachi 100
Kolhapur to Rajmach300
Nagpur to Rajmachi900
Nashik to Rajmachi240
B'lore to Rajmachi900
There are 8 Buddhist caves of the Hinayana Buddhist tradition near Kondana village near Karjat. The Kondana caves enclose sculptures, vihara and stupas of ancient Buddhist architecture. Although many stupas, front entrance and the floor of the caves were damaged in an earthquake the Chaitya that welcomes you to the rock cut caves remained intact.
