SONDAI TREK

We started at 7 in the morning.  The start of Sondai trek is 2 hours by car from santacruz.

We traveled by car.

Karjat railway station is nearby in case you plan on coming by train and then take an auto ( rickshaw) to sondai. 

As you are entering the area, you are greeted by a huge lake. 

On the way up to the sondai peak

The trek is only an hour walk from the base. There are shelters/shops at regular gaps where you can have nimbu paani , cucumbers or biscuits. 

Trekking here was easy and fun. 

On the Sondai Peak . Opposite side in the background.

We are travelling in the  end of monsoon.  While going up it was sunny , but it did drizzle while we were returning. 

The peak has spectacular views of the surrounding  greenery and the lake. 

 

The trek to the adjoining peak is more difficult . You have to reach the base of the ladders and from there go to the adjoining peak. 

Trek to the adjoining peak.

Also once you come down, you might be interested in going to the waterfall which is 1 km from the car park.

It did not have much to offer to us though. 

We return back with the gratification of a Sunday done well.