Sandhan Valley + Kalsubai Peak Package (2D/1N)

Valley, Summit and Sightseeing — All in One Weekend

Sandhan Valley, Kalsubai Peak & Bhandardara, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra4.6· 256 reviews2 Days 1 Night

Duration

2 Days 1 Night

Difficulty

Easy

Max Altitude

1646 m (Kalsubai Peak — Maharashtra's highest point)

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Available Batches

01-08-2026
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08-08-2026
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15-08-2026
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Trip highlights

  • Rappelling and a trail walk through Sandhan Valley, one of the Sahyadris' most dramatic canyons
  • An overnight summit camp on Kalsubai Peak (1,646 m) — the highest point in Maharashtra
  • Sunrise from the Kalsubai summit before descending the next morning
  • A snack stop at Randha Waterfall en route to Kalsubai
  • Bhavali Dam and Waterfall sightseeing plus a visit to the International Vipassana Centre on the return leg

Overview

This package combines two of the Sahyadris' signature experiences: a rappelling session and trail walk through the dramatic Sandhan Valley canyon, and an overnight camp atop Kalsubai Peak, at 1,646 m the highest point in Maharashtra. In between, there's a stop at Randha Waterfall for snacks, and on the return leg a relaxed sightseeing loop through Bhavali Dam and Waterfall and the International Vipassana Centre.

The Kalsubai ascent is done as a night trek, timed to reach the summit for camping under the stars, with sunrise the following morning before the descent. It's an Easy-graded package overall, making it accessible to a wide range of trekkers while still covering a genuinely varied set of Sahyadri experiences in a single weekend.

Itinerary & Map

  1. 9:00 am (Day 1)

    Meet at Igatpuri Railway Station

    Meet at Igatpuri railway station and depart for Sandhan Valley after breakfast.

  2. 11:30 am

    Arrive Sandhan Valley — rappelling and trail walk

    Arrive at Sandhan Valley and start the expedition. Rappelling is the first activity, followed by a trail walk to the end of the valley.

  3. 2:00 pm

    Head back to Samrad

    Head back to the base village, Samrad.

  4. 3:00 pm

    Lunch at base village

    Reach the base village and have lunch.

  5. 4:00 pm

    Depart for Randha Waterfall

    Depart Samrad for Randha Waterfall.

  6. 5:00 pm

    Randha Waterfall — snacks

    Arrive at Randha Waterfall and enjoy snacks.

  7. 6:00 pm

    Depart for Kalsubai Peak

    Depart Randha Waterfall for Kalsubai Peak.

  8. 6:30 pm

    Arrive Kalsubai — prepare for trek

    Arrive at Kalsubai and prepare for the night trek.

  9. 7:00 pm

    Kalsubai trek begins

    Start the Kalsubai trek.

  10. 10:00 pm

    Reach summit — set up camp

    Reach the summit and set up camp for the night.

  11. 10:30 pm

    Dinner

    Dinner at the summit camp.

  12. 11:30 pm

    Good night

    Rest up at the Kalsubai summit camp.

  13. 5:30 am (Day 2)

    Wake up and get ready

    Start the second day at the summit camp.

  14. 6:28 am

    Sunrise

    Enjoy the beautiful sunrise from Kalsubai Peak.

  15. 7:30 am

    Breakfast with hot tea

    Enjoy morning breakfast with hot tea at the summit.

  16. 8:00 am

    Begin descent

    Start descending the peak.

  17. 11:00 am

    Arrive base village — lunch

    Arrive at the base village and have lunch.

  18. 12:30 pm

    Depart for Igatpuri

    Depart the base village for Igatpuri.

  19. 1:15 pm

    Bhavali Dam and Waterfall sightseeing

    Arrive at Igatpuri and enjoy Bhavali Dam and Waterfall sightseeing.

  20. 2:30 pm

    Leave for International Vipassana Centre

    Depart for the International Vipassana Centre.

  21. 3:00 pm

    International Vipassana Centre

    Arrive at the International Vipassana Centre and learn about meditation.

  22. 4:00 pm

    Depart for Igatpuri Railway Station

    Depart the Vipassana Centre for Igatpuri railway station.

  23. 4:15 pm

    Arrive Igatpuri Railway Station

    Trip concludes on arrival at Igatpuri railway station.

Inclusion

  • 2 breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 2 evening snacks
  • 1 dinner
  • Camping (tent + sleeping bag)
  • Forest department fee
  • Basic first aid
  • Guide and management

Exclusion

  • Travel charges
  • Boating, rappelling and zip-lining (paid add-on activities)
  • Mineral water and all extra meals
  • Medical or emergency evacuation if required
  • Any cost not mentioned in the Cost Includes section

Things to Carry

ID Proof
Required for the trek.
Sanitizer, Masks & Personal Medicines
Carry 2-3 litres of water — a must.

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Reviews

4.5 · 4 reviews
N

Nikita Ranade

November 2025

Loved that this covers so much ground — rappelling in Sandhan Valley in the morning, sleeping on top of Maharashtra's highest peak that same night. Sunrise from Kalsubai the next day was unforgettable.

A

Abhishek Thorat

October 2025

Long two days but well organised — didn't feel rushed despite covering Sandhan, Randha Falls, Kalsubai, Bhavali Dam and the Vipassana Centre. Do note rappelling itself costs extra, wasn't in the base price.

M

Manasi Kore

September 2025

Camping on the Kalsubai summit was cold but completely worth it for the stars and the sunrise. Guides managed the night trek pacing really well.

R

Rahul Bhonsle

October 2025

Good value packing in so many locations. The Vipassana Centre stop at the end was a nice calm way to close out an otherwise packed itinerary.

FAQ

No — boating, rappelling and zip-lining at Sandhan Valley are paid add-on activities, not included in the base package cost, even though rappelling appears in the Day 1 schedule.

Terms & Conditions

No refund will be made if cancellation is made within 3 days prior to the departure date of the event. Avoid expensive items like gold and silver ornaments and tight clothes like jeans. Do not wear sandals or chappals — carry them in a bag instead. Avoid any unnecessary risk and bravado during the trek. Smoking and consuming tobacco or alcohol is strictly prohibited during the trek. Please follow the code of conduct, keep the place neat and clean, and do not litter.

Starting from

2,499per person
Igatpuri Railway Station - Igatpuri Railway Station
Trek starts from Samrad Base Village (Sandhan Valley)
Travelling Charges Applicable

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