Rajmachi Fort
राजमाची किल्ला
A twin-peaked hill fort reached by a hike of about 15 km from Lonavla through forest. Waterfalls appear everywhere in the monsoon, and fireflies twinkle in early summer.
Rajmachi consists of forts on two peaks, Shrivardhan and Manranjan. It guarded the ancient trade route through the Bhor Ghat pass and was held by Shivaji in the 17th century. At the foot of the mountain, Udhewadi village has farmhouse homestays where you can stay overnight. From Tungarli near Lonavla, the route follows dirt tracks for about 15 km (roughly 4 to 5 hours on foot), or you can hire an off-road vehicle to get closer. The climb from the Kondane Caves side is steeper. The firefly season from late May to early June is especially famous. Entry is free, but bring plenty of water and a light source.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kondana Caves
- Della Adventure Park
- Tungarli Lake
- Shree Narayani Dham Temple
- Kune Falls
- Rajmachi Point, Khandala
- Karla Caves
- Duke's Nose