Songiri Fort Trek | Palasdari Fort Trek | Karjat | Maharashtra

Songiri Fort Trek | Palasdari Fort Trek | Karjat | Maharashtra 

I trekked Songiri Fort on 14th June 2018.

Songiri Fort 

Today is extremely  good day on behalf of me because all of my trekking friends are going for trekking to Songiri Fort. Trekking is my life and that I can't live without trekking. Trekking is my passion. Trekking Mera Junoon. I'm very excited to travel to Songiri Fort for trekking.. We all trekking friends met at Karjat railway station for trekking to Songiri Fort. There was team of 06 people for Songiri Fort Trek. First we've taken breakfast at Karjat Station. Then suddenly rain was started. We've eaten Vadapav and having tea. Vadapav and tea are Mumbaikar's favourite food. Then We've caught Khopoli train and obtain down at Palasdari station.Then we started our journey towards Songiri fort. By the track route we reached to the bottom of mountain and began our upwards journey towards Songiri Fort. In route there was very dense forest. We've seen beautiful views while processing towards Songiri Fort peak. The Songiri Fort climb is straight forward but finding the proper way is extremely difficult. There was lot of cold breeze on the way. We've seen 2 Snakes within the route. Finally we reached at the peak of Songiri fort at 12pm. Songiri Fort has remains of Songiri Fort wall at the highest of Songiri Fort. At the highest of Songiri Fort you'll get scenic view of Borghat.

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort is also known as Palasdari Fort. There are so many forts in Maharashtra by the name of Songiri. Height of Songiri fort is 2500 Feet above sea level. Songiri Fort is small fort in Raigad District. Songiri Fort is perfect heaven for trekkers. There are 2 water cisterns on the top of Songiri Fort. From the top of Songiri Fort you can see Prabalgad Fort, Rajmachi Fort and Bhivgad Fort. Songiri Fort also offers very good view of Palasdari Lake, Irshalgad Fort, Ulhas River, Morbe Dam and Palasdari Railway Station. Songiri fort is one of the medium difficulty level fort. 2-3 hours ascending time is required to ascend the fort. Songiri Fort is one of the famous trek in Raigad district. Songiri Fort is one of the best trek in Sahyadri in Maharashtra. There is no proper route to reach Songiri Fort. From Palasdari Railway Station to you have to go towards Palasdari Tunnel. When you start climbing Songiri Fort on the way you will get dense forest. When we were ascending Songiri Fort we have seen 2 Snakes on the way to Songiri Fort. When you are going for Songiri Fort Trek its always advised to trek in group. Night trek is not advised for Songiri Fort. There is no place to stay at Songiri Fort. You have to carry your own food while going for trekking to Songiri Fort. There are no hotels or restaurants because this place is not so developed commercially. You can get some hotels at Karjat.

Songiri Fort Trek 

We have explored the Songiri fort.There are not much fort structure at the top of Songiri Fort. After exploring Songiri fort we finished our lunch. We have taken parcel from Karjat market. After finishing lunch we relaxed for 1 hour. Then we started descending which will be taking us towards Palasdari railway station. Descending is quite risky. We have lost the way when descending. After 1 hour we have found the right way to descend from the fort. It is advised to start your trek early in the morning. Even If you lost the way you will be having enough time to find the right way. If you hire some guide from palasdari village it will be best so there will be no chances of losting the right way. 

First Tunnel - Songiri Fort Trek 

Ant House - Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort Walls 

Songiri Fort Trek 

On the top of Songiri Fort 

We have boarded 5.00 PM Local train from Palasdhari railway station to Mumbai .

Train on Mumbai Pune Route 

Songiri Fort Trek Information

Height : 2500 Feet

Type : Hill Fort

Time Required : 2.5 Hours for Ascending and 1.5 Hours for Descending 

Difficulty Level : Medium

Base Village : Avalas 

Songiri Fort Trek- Palasdhari Station 

About Songiri Fort Trek 

Duration: 

01 Day 

Trek Type :

A well marked trail that alternatives between rock patches and scree.

Best time to Visit :

Anytime you can visit the fort.

Water Availability :

Water is available only in Rainy season.

Food Availability:

No hotels or dhaba are available from Karjat to Avalas village. You should take heavy breakfast at Karjat station. You must carry afternoon lunch also. On the way you wont get any hotel or dhaba. We have done big mistake not carried food. 

Accomodation :

No accomodation is available on Songiri fort

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort 

Bamboo Trees 

Songiri Fort Peak 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort 

Songiri Fort 

Songiri Fort Trek Team 

Songiri Fort 

Struggling to find way 

Valley View from Peak of Songiri Fort 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort Trek was one of the most memorable trek in my life. 

Songiri Fort Trek Photo Gallery 

Rail Engine 

Insects 

Beautiful Flower 

Anemone Flower 

Bougainvillea Tree 

Railway Track 

Songiri Fort Trek 

At Songiri Fort 

Palasdari Fort Trek 

Mumbai Pune Route 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Beautiful Leaf 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Anemone Flower 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri Fort Trek 

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Ulhas River 

Precautions to be taken while going for Songiri Fort Trek

Wear full sleeved T-shirt and full track pant. Wear goggle ( spectacles ) and cap also. At some places you may get bramble also. Bramble can directly come to your eyes. It is better to wear goggle .

Start your trek early in the morning . So that you can descend before sunset. 

You should hire local guide who will assist you. Otherwise there may be chances that you will lost your way.

Scenic View of Ulhas River 

                                                                 

Things to be carry while going for Songiri Fort Trek 

Identity Proof

Water

Good Trekking Shoes 

Cap

Goggle

Camera

Insect Repellent Cream

Snacks to Eat

Energy Powder

Small Medical Kit

Scenic View from Top of Songiri Fort 

Prefered Train Schedule for Songiri Fort Trek 

From CSMT catch Karjat Train and get down at Karjat railway station.

CSMT:  06.10 AM 
Dadar: 06.24 AM 
Kurla: 06.31 AM 
Thane: 06.50 AM
Dombivali: 07.02 AM
Kalyan: 07.10 AM
Neral: 07.44 AM
Karjat: 08.00 AM

Songiri Fort Trek Videos 

                                       

 

Songiri Fort Trek Karjat 

 

Songiri Fort Dense Forest 

 

Songiri Fort Trek Tunnel 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Itinerary of Songiri Fort Trek 

Songiri fort trek is 01 day trek 

8.00 AM : Meet Everyone at Karjat Railway Station

8.30 AM : Breakfast

9.00 AM : Reach at the base village of Songiri Fort

9.30 AM : Start Songiri fort trek

12.00 PM : Reach at the top of Songiri fort and explore the fort 

1.00 PM : Start descending Songiri fort towards base village 

2.30 PM : Reach the base village and lunch break 

4.00 PM : Started our journey towards Palasdari Railway station 

5.00 PM : Reached Palasdari Railway Station 

How to Reach Songiri Fort Trek 

By Air 

Mumbai is the nearest airport for Songiri fort trek 

Songiri Fort Trek Route 

By Road

From Mumbai -Sion Panvel Expressway OR Eastern Express Highway 

From Pune -Take Mumbai-Pune Expressway till Khopoli then reach to Talawani by using Khopoli-Karjat Road 

By Train

From Mumbai-Get down at Karjat Railway Station at Central Line .

From Pune - Get down at Karjat Railway Station at Central Line. 

From Karjat Railway Station to reach the base village Avalas you can hire Tumtum Riksha .

Nearest Railway Station for Songiri Fort is Palasdari Railway Station. You can take train from Karjat to Khopoli and get down at Palasdari Railway Station. From Palasdari Railway Station to Songiri Fort you can go buy walk also. 

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