Two forts on a plateau above the Konkan. In the monsoon the whole plateau is running water and fireflies appear in late May.
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Rajmachi, planned for you
Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Rajmachi: the trek
- TravelBase: Lonavala, 16 km
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailEasy trek to 826 m₹900
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Local train to Lonavala from Mumbai or Pune, then walk the fifteen kilometres in along the plateau.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.
Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Lonavala is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Rajmachi trek?
Easy grade. It takes 1–2 days and climbs to about 826 m. Two forts on a plateau above the Konkan. In the monsoon the whole plateau is running water and fireflies appear in late May.
Do I need a permit for Rajmachi?
None. Village homestays at Udhewadi at the top.
How do I reach the Rajmachi trek?
Local train to Lonavala from Mumbai or Pune, then walk the fifteen kilometres in along the plateau. Base: Lonavala, 16 km.
What is the best season for Rajmachi?
Jun–Feb.
How much does the Rajmachi trek cost?
From about ₹900 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Rain gear from June to September — this is the monsoon trek in western India.
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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
By Gokul · Updated 6 October 2026 · Photo: BHARATHGOTTEMUKKULA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Rohit Nair · CC0 · source · Photo: Elroy Serrao · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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