Kalsubai Day Trek
Conquer the Everest of Maharashtra — 5,400 ft, in a single day.
Distance
6 KM
Duration
1 Day
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
5400 ft
Minimum Age
12+ Years
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Choose your departure city — pricing updates accordingly.
Trip highlights
- Summit the highest peak in Maharashtra (1,646 m / 5,400 ft)
- Climb the famous five iron-ladder section bolted into the rock face
- 360-degree views of Bhandardara, Ratangad, Harishchandragad, Alang, Madan, Kulang & Wilson Dam
- Visit the Kalsubai Devi temple at the summit
- Lush monsoon waterfalls and streams (Jun-Sep)
- Same-day return with overnight travel — no leave needed
- Hot breakfast and lunch included at base village
Overview
Kalsubai, at 1,646 m (5,400 ft), is the highest peak in Maharashtra — earning it the nickname "Everest of Maharashtra." This moderate same-day trek covers roughly 6 km one way from Bari village, climbing through paddy fields, dense forest with monsoon streams and waterfalls, grassland highlands, and a final rocky stretch.
The crux of the trek is a series of five near-vertical iron ladders bolted into the cliff face — the most thrilling section of the trail. The summit rewards you with a 360-degree panorama of Bhandardara backwaters, Wilson Dam, Ratangad, Harishchandragad, Alang, Madan, Kulang and dozens more forts, plus the red-walled Kalsubai Devi temple at the top.
Travel is overnight from your chosen city, so you reach the base before dawn, summit by mid-morning, and return the same evening.
Itinerary & Map
Itinerary for your selected pickup city
10:00 – 11:30 pm (prev. night)
Depart Mumbai
Board the bus at Borivali / Dadar / Thane pickup point. Carry dinner — no proper meal stop until the base village. Overnight drive towards Igatpuri.
~3:00 – 4:00 am
Arrive Bari village (base camp)
Freshen up and rest briefly. Trek leader safety briefing: route overview, iron-ladder protocol, pacing and hydration.
5:00 – 5:30 am
Breakfast at base
Hot breakfast at Bari. Fill water bottles (3 litres minimum). Apply sunscreen / leech repellent and gear up.
5:30 – 6:00 am
Trek begins from Bari village
Start the 6 km ascent — flat paddy fields, then forest with streams, then a rocky steep trail.
~7:30 – 8:00 am
Iron ladder section
The crux — five near-vertical iron ladders fixed into the rock face. Climb one at a time, gripping the railings and chains.
9:00 – 10:00 am
Summit — Kalsubai Peak (1,646 m)
Highest point in Maharashtra. 360° views of Bhandardara, Ratangad, Harishchandragad, Alang, Madan and Kulang. Visit the Kalsubai Devi temple.
10:00 – 10:30 am
Begin descent
Descend the same route (~2–3 hours), easier in daylight. Pace yourself — the knees take more stress going down.
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Reach base — lunch
Hot veg thali at Bari. Jain food on request. Freshen up before the drive back.
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Depart Bari for Mumbai
Return on the Mumbai–Nashik highway with a dhaba dinner stop en route.
~7:30 – 8:00 pm
Arrive Mumbai
Drop at Borivali / Dadar / Thane. Timing depends on traffic. Trek concludes.
Location Map
How to Reach
AC bus pickups from Mumbai (Borivali 10:00-10:30 pm, Bisleri Factory Andheri 10:15 pm, Pritam Hotel Dadar 11:15-11:30 pm, Teen Hath Naka Thane 12:00 am) and from Pune (Fergusson College Gate 8:00-9:00 pm, Nashik Phata 8:30-9:30 pm, Swargate 8:00 pm). A WhatsApp group with live bus location is created a few hours before departure.
Inclusion
- Transport to/from base village
- Trek leader / guide
- Breakfast & lunch at base
- First aid kit
- Forest entry / permit
- Jeep (Kasara <-> Bari)
Exclusion
- Train tickets (self-book on train option)
- Personal snacks / water
- Personal torch / gear
- Travel insurance
- Guide tip (optional)
- Parking fee if self-drive
Things to Carry
Videos
Kalsubai Trek — Highest Peak of Maharashtra (5,400 ft)
The Thrilling Iron Ladders of Kalsubai
Reviews
FAQ
Terms & Conditions
No mobile network at Bari village or on the trail — download offline maps (MapsMe / Google offline) in advance. The road from Igatpuri to Bari is rough; factor an extra 30-45 min. Save the MMRCC rescue helpline: 7620-230-231. Climb the iron ladders one at a time, grip the railings and chains firmly, and do not rush. All timings are approximate.
Starting from ₹999
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