Rajmachi

In the rugged mountains of Sahyadris lies the fort of Rajmachi built by Maratha King Shivaji in the 17th century. It was built to overlook the Bor ghat which connects Pune and Mumbai The Bor ghat was an important trade route in the past.

Rajmachi is situated around 15 kms from the city of Lonavala. The place can be reached both by vehicle and foot. Its a very challenging road if you go by a car or a bike. Full of steep gradients, sharp turns, stones and deep valley on one side.

The road goes through thick forests, mountainous terrain and a beautiful lake. In the rainy season the place is full of waterfall and small rivulets. Moreover one of the them is one of the most famous waterfalls of the Sahyadris, which is also seen from the railway line on the Khandala ghat. These all were ofcourse not there when we went, but in the rains surely it will be splendid sight!

I visited this place along with my photography group the Photographers@Pune (P@P). We reached Rajmachi in the evening and camped there for the night, returning home the next morning.

This is one place I am surely gonna give a second visit , booked for the monsoons!!