Sandhan Valley Trek and Rappeling

Trek Details

Date: 25th - 26th Dec 2023

Location: Samrad, Bhandardara, Maharashtra

About Sandhan Valley Trek:

Sandhan Valley is famous for its other name also that is -” Valley of Shadows”. This valley is formed by the canyons of the Western Ghats in the Sahayadri Mountain region. The valley is stretched as 1.5 km long and 200 ft deep in the rocky terrains of Sahayadri. This valley is situated near the Bhandardara dam, and Samrad village is the base village to trek this valley. This village is located in Akole Taluka of Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.

The Sandhan Valley is water carved valley which makes it most unusual. There are specific points that never experience sunlight, and at some points, the trails are less than 3 feet. This is the main reason behind the name of “Sandhan Valley- Valley of Shadows”. This valley is surrounded by Alang-Kulang- Madan forts, Ratangad fort and it is also nearby Kalsubai Paek Trek which is the highest peak of Maharashtra with the elevation of 1,646 meters above the sea level. The trek route of Sandhan valley is one of the most challenging and enjoyable treks of the Sahyadri region.

Fees : Ex Aurangabad / Pune/ Mumbai - 1599/-

Pick up Points:

Aurangabad : Karnapura Group, Near Panchwati Hotel  09:30 PM Saturday

Pune : Sancheti Hospital 09:30 PM Saturday

Mumbai: Teen Hath Naka Thane 09:30 PM Saturday

Itinerary

09:30 PM Night journey begins. (   Auranagbad : Near Panchwati Hotel )

03:30 AM We Reach the Base village

05:00 AM to 06.00 AM Refreshment & Breakfast 

07:00 AM Trek begins towards Sandhan Valley

07:30 AM : Start Rappelling into the valley and explore the valley

12:00 PM Return Journey Towards base Village…

1:30 PM Reach at base village

2:00 PM lunch time 

03:00 PM Depart for Home

10:30 PM Reach Home with Loads of Memories

(01 - 02 hrs delay is possible depending on the speed of trekkers, traffic on the road & other unavoidable circumstances.. so keep that buffer)

Trek Event Details

Difficulty Level Medium

Endurance Level High

Base Village: Samrad Village

Region:  Samrad, Bhandardara, Maharashtra

Total time required is 4 hours one way

Duration 1 Night 1 Day

Cost Includes

▪ Travelling

▪ Rappeling

▪ Breakfast

▪ Lunch (veg)

▪ First Aid 

▪ Expertise ‍

▪ Forest Fee

▪ Guide

Things To Carry

Torch (optional)

Please wear full pants and full sleeves t-shirts to protect from tanning, thorns, insects during the trek

Snacks (Energy bars, Chikki, Biscuits, Sprouts, Chips, Dry fruits)

Glucon D/Protein shakes/ORS

Extra pair of clothes

2/3 litres of water (Mandatory)

Any personal medicines

Good grip trekking shoes

Suncap

Raincoat