Rajmachiराजमाची
Twin forts across a grassland plateau, May fireflies, monsoon mist, winter starfields.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 August to 15 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height1080 m above sea level
Time needed6 hrs
Base and nearbyUdhewadi (via Kondhane or Lonavala), Lonavala
EntryFree · fireflies May
ClosuresUsually closed 6 July to 31 July. Lonavala prohibitory order, the Kataldhar/Ulhas valley section is restricted.
About Rajmachi
Two forts, Shrivardhan and Manaranjan, facing each other across a grassland plateau, with Udhewadi village in between. In monsoon the whole plateau is green and streaming with water; in May it is one of the best firefly spots in the state. Most people walk in from Lonavala or climb up from Kondhane.
What to see and do
- Twin forts Shrivardhan and Manaranjan
- Fireflies through May
- Kataldhar waterfall nearby
- Kondhane Buddhist caves on the Karjat approach
- Camping and homestays at Udhewadi
- Ulhas valley views
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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