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Rajmachi is a hilly area full of waterfalls, streams and lush greenery, situated in the state of Maharasthra, to the north-west of the famous hill station Lonavala. The area has a considerable height and overlooks the Bhor Ghat and Ulhas Valley. It is a popular destination, especially among trekkers, because the journey to Rajmachi through the Tungarli Lake from Lonavala has some beautiful scenery.
The places of interest in Rajmachi include the Walwan village, a tranquil village at the base of the twin hills in Rajmachi. It’s at a distance of 10 km from Lonavala. The Udhewadi village, famous for its traditional Maharashtrian cuisine, is located on the plateau (at a height of 700 metres), at the base of the twin peaks.
The Shreevardhan and Manoranjan peaks are other attractions. The Shreevardhan Peak is the taller of the two, with a height of 130 m from the plateau. This peak can be climbed from the Udhewadi village in 30 minutes. The Manoranjan Peak, at a height of 80 m from the plateau, can also be reached from the Udhewadi village.
Manoranjan is famous for its strong walls and water tanks. There is a temple between these two peaks, often used as a refuge by trekkers climbing the peaks. The temple offers a view of the country side, as well as the ruins of many forts, water tanks and water falls. There are four ancient Buddhist caves at the base of the Twin peaks that are also visited by most people.
Getting to Rajmachi is easy. By air, the nearest airport is Mumbai from where taxis are available to Rajmachi. By rail, the closest station to Rajmachi is Lonavala station, which is well connected to Mumbai.
Monsoons (June to August) are considered the best time to visit Rajmachi as the entire area has waterfalls gliding through the rocks and plants and these lush surroundings cannot be experienced at any other time of the year.
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The town of Rajmachi is popular for its natural beauty and historic forts. It is home to a couple of forts along with several temples and waterfalls. The most popular attraction of this town is the twin peaks of Shreevardhan and Manoranjan. These peaks are also known as the Rajmachi Point. The top of these twin hills provide a panoramic view of the surrounding forts and valleys. They also comprise several water tanks that are a major source of water supply in the area.
Two villages namely the Walwan village and the Udhewadi village are also situated near these peaks. These villages are situated near the Lonavala region and are home to several waterfalls. The forts in this town include the Manoranjan Fort and the Shreevardhan Fort. The Manoranjan Fort is famous for housing a water tank and only a few ruins. The Shreevardhan Fort also known as the Rajmachi Fort is built in the Maratha style of architecture and comprises the Kondhane Buddhist caves along with the Bhairavnath temple.
The Bhairavnath Devasthan or the Bhairavnath temple situated in the Shreevardhan Fort is a Lord Shiva temple and has been built in the architectural style of Shiva temples in the Konkan region. Rajmachi is also home to a lake and water dam. This dam and lake are situated amidst the Sahyadri range of hills and they provide irrigation facilities for the entire region of Rajmachi.
The Rajmachi Wildlife Sanctuary is also quite popular amongst the tourists. This sanctuary is mainly popular for being home to mammoth Indian squirrel as well as for its wildlife safari tours.
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