Overview

Sondai Fort  Trek Information:

  • Sondai Fort Height: 365 m
  • Sondai Fort Trail: Fort Trail
  • Sondai Fort Trek Difficulty: Easy
  • Sondai Fort Trek Endurance: Easy-Moderate
  • Sondai Fort Trek Length: 2 Hrs
  • Sondai Fort Trek Location: Sondewadi
  • Sondai Fort Trek Best Time: June to August
  • Sondai Fort Distance from Mumbai: 70 km
  • Sondai Fort Distance from Pune: 107 km

Batches : 

June 2025: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
July 2025: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
August 2025: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
September 2025: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
October 2025: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Note: We need a minimum of 11 people to operate Friday and Saturday batches; if not, then it will be shifted to the Sunday batch.

Event Fees:

  • Mumbai: 1299/- 
  • Pune: 1399/-
  • Karjat: 999/-
  • Base Village: 699/-
1 Day 19 Jul, 20 Jul, 26 Jul, and more Borgaon Kh., Maharashtra
Itinerary

From Mumbai: (Via Bus Transport)

  • Batch 1- Saturday 05:00 AM  to Saturday 09:00 PM
  • Batch 2- Sunday 05:00 AM  to Sunday 09:00 PM

Day 1

From Pune: (Via Bus Transport)

  • Batch 1- Saturday 05:00 AM  to Saturday 09:00 PM
  • Batch 2- Sunday 05:00 AM  to Sunday 09:00 PM

Day 1

  • 05:00 AM: Report to The Trekleaders at Fergusson College Main Gate, FC Road.  (https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9) 
  • 05:20 AM: Bremen Chowk, Shivneri Bus Stop
  • 05:30 AM: Pickups from Wakad-Hinjewadi Flyover (Near Sukhwani Indian Oil Petrol Pump)  (https://goo.gl/maps/bwg9SECAAx7JRXPG9)
  • 09:00 AM: Reach Base Village and Have Breakfast 
  • 10:00 AM: Start our trek to the summit. we will take haults at some points to enjoy the beautiful views and click pictures.
  • 12:30 PM: Reach the Top of the Fort
  • 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM: Relax and explore the fort
  • 01:00 PM: Start descending via the same route
  • 02:00 PM: Reach Base Village, get freshened up
  • 03:00 PM: Have Lunch 
  • 04:30 PM: Start your journey to Pune
  • 09:00 PM: Reach Pune

From Karjat Via Cab:

  • 08:00 AM: Report to Trekleaders of Team Trekhievers at Karjat Railway Station. Take a cab to the base Village.
  • 08:30 AM: Reach the base village, get relaxed, and have Breakfast
  • 09:30 AM: Start our trek to the summit, post briefing and instructions by Trek Leaders
  • 11:30 AM: Reach the Sondai Fort top
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Relax and explore the fort, have snacks
  • 12:30 PM: Start descending via the same route
  • 02:00 PM: Reach Base Village
  • 02:30 PM: Have Lunch 
  • 03:30 PM: Depart for Karjat Railway Station
  • 04:30 PM: Reach Karjat Railway Station (Return time depends upon group's speed and traffic conditions)

Inclusions:

  • Private AC Bus Transportation
  • Breakfast & Tea
  • Lunch ( Veg Thali )
  • Trek Leader Charges.
  • Trek Expertise Charges. 
  • Forest Entry Charges.
  • First Aid Charges.

Exclusions:

  • Travel to the pickup points
  • 5% GST on Booking Tickets
  • Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks, or meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption 
  • Any kind of cost that is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of package.
  • All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
  • Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
  • Any kind of Insurance

How to book?

  • Click on the "BOOK NOW" button.
  • Select your departure date from the calendar and proceed.
  • Select your ticket type and quantity. (If you have a coupon code, apply it at this stage)
  • Fill out our personal details and proceed.
  • Select your payment type (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) and proceed.
  • Once your tickets are booked, you will receive tickets via email.
  • A WhatsApp group link will be sent to your WhatsApp number 10 hours prior to the departure.
  • Trek Leaders / Volunteers details will be shared on that WhatsApp group.

Things to carry:

(Highly Required and Mandatory Things)

  • ID proof
  • Backpack (waterproof or covered with a waterproof cover) 
  • Trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
  • Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves), Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, Handkerchief/Towel, etc
  • Water 2-3 liters.
  • Ready-to-eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
  • Torch 
  • Personal Medicines and Personal First Aid Kit.

(Required but Optional Things)

  • To change after trekking - Extra pants/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, facewash, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwear, etc
  • Sweater for a bus journey
  • Electoral or Glucose D powder. 
  • Portable Phone Charger, Earphones, etc.
  • Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste, etc
  • A proper face mask or shield 
  • Sanitizer 
  • An extra Pair of clothes.

(Note: Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pants,  this will protect your body and skin from Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles, etc.)

Pickup point
Sondai Fort Trek Start Point, Borgaon Kh., Maharashtra, India View on Map