Sandhan Valley Trek & Camping

About Sandhan Valley Trek

Sandhan valley is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahyadri (Western Ghats) and is one of the must do places near Mumbai. Sandhan valley trek is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. The valley is surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan; Kulang (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri), Ratangad, Ajoba; Kalsubai (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. A 2 km long, valley is brilliantly carved with deep narrow rock floor, weaving its way between the two high walls of mountain range. There are points on the way which are as narrow as 3 fts and also are the points where sun rays are unable to reach. This is the reason Sandhan valley is also called as Valley of Shadow. You start from one end, and to reach the other end, you will have cross 2-3 water pools (water level changes according to seasons) with water reaching as high as to waist level during winter. At the end of valley you get see magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valleys.

Attraction

• Mesmerizing view of the huge shadow valley while trekking
• Trek in the shadow of the valley
• This trek does not an ascend, keep descending throughout the trek
• Rappelling down a rock patch
• Camping at the end of the first day
• A small pond to spend some time by the side

Day 1 = Saturday

• 01:30 am : Meet-up, freshen up, move towards the base village in taxi
• 04:30 am : Reach Base village, and take some rest
• 05:30 am : Wake up call, freshen up, gear up for the trek
• 06:00 am : Breakfast/tea to start our day
• 06:30 am : Introduction round, brief on rules and regulations to be followed by everyone on the event
• 05:01 pm : Reach campsite. Refresh, relax and enjoy the sun-set.
• 08:00 pm : Settle down for dinner followed by campfire.
• 10:00 pm : Stories, sharing experiences, fun filled chit-chats and lots more. Take rest for the day relaxing under the sky; watching stars.

Day 2 = Sunday

• 05:00 am : Wake-up call
• 06:30 am : Refreshment & Breakfast
• 07:00 am : Start trekking towards Dehene in a cool pleasant morning to beat the heat
• 09:30 am : Reach village & Move towards Asangaon by public / private transport
• 11:30 am : Catch Mumbai local from Asangaon railway station
• 01:30 pm : Reach Mumbai

Train Timings:

We will be boarding the below train from nearest local station. Train timings are shared below for convenience:
Kasara Semi Fast Local

• 10:50 pm CSMT
• 10:57 pm Byculla
• 11:05 pm Dadar
• 11:13 pm Kurla
• 11:18 pm Ghatkopar
• 11:30 pm Mulund
• 11:34 pm Thane
• 11:50 pm Dombivli
• 12:01 am Kalyan
• 01:12 am Kasara

Meeting Point : Kasara Railway Station at 01:20 am

Mandatory:

• Identity proof
• 2 Ltrs of water
• Electoral powder, 2 lemons, ready to eat items (Protein bars, chikki etc.)
• Torch with extra batteries, pocket knife
• Personal medicines
• Extra pair of cloths
• Sleeping Bag, blanket
• Good trekking shoes preferably 'Action' brand - Trekking Shoes
• Haversack/backpack to carry all things.

Optional

• Cap, Camera
• Power bank
• Spare floaters, slippers, or light canvas shoes
• Extra pair of socks and clothes
• Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery

Includes

• Travel from Kasara to base village And Campsite Base village to Asangaon
• Day1 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day2 - Breakfast
• Camping in Tent - Sharing basis
• Local guidance
• First aid
• WE Experties Charges

Excludes

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any personal expenses
• Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather

• Transfer Rs.2200/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
• Kindly SMS or whatsapp on 9004294910, after you transfer the amount.
• The path can be slippery due to monsoons. So, proper precautions should be taken during the visit
• Carry enough water with you and do not resort to any other water source without any assistance

• Floaters and sandals are not allowed
• Do not carry purse, side sling bags not allowed
• Eco-Tourism etiquettes to be followed. Trek is in the Eco / culturally -sensitive area
• Do not litter the place as it is in great need of being maintained and adopted
• Leader/ Organizer will not be responsible for any accident, mishap or compensation in whatsoever manner
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even locals
• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
• Team "Wanderlust Express’ reserves all the right to change / deviate / cancel the plans without prior notice.