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/-
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
- 05:00 AM Report to The Trekleaders at Borivali National Park (https://goo.gl/maps/qvxmxjK8Tmn5JgScA)
- 05:05 AM: Samta Nagar police station, Kandivali (https://goo.gl/maps/kRgGJ9XvYK3d8FWAA)
- 05:15 AM: Sufi Irani Cafe, Goregaon (https://goo.gl/maps/4ZTNqab65pKPDoNC9)
- 05:30 AM: Hanuman Road Bus Stop Andheri (https://goo.gl/maps/SWKWuGMXSWgajCsSA)
- 05:45 AM Kalanagar Bust Stop, Bandra (https://goo.gl/maps/jGkGpBZrRto5gRTJ9)
- 06:00 AM: Neeta Volvo, Sion (https://goo.gl/maps/iidWMx1DKGybV9jC9)
- 06:10 AM: Ghatkopar Mankhurd Link Road (https://goo.gl/maps/m6TtFVkCkHd6MdKr7)
- 06:30 AM: Vashi (under the bridge) (https://goo.gl/maps/3dpGHKPvf49FgJj6A)
- 06:45 AM: Nerul LP (https://goo.gl/maps/tpntbzeYVijHQieF7)
- 06:55 AM: Kharghar station (https://goo.gl/maps/y7hNW9wxMV7tByPr5)
- 07:15 AM: Kalamboli McD (https://goo.gl/maps/F4bqaobJhjcPQ8zK9)
- 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 Mumbai
- 09:00 PM: Reach Mumbai
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.)