Sandhan Valley Fireflies Trek and Camping | Event in Maharashtra | Townscript
Sandhan Valley Fireflies Trek and Camping | Event in Maharashtra | Townscript

Sandhan Valley Fireflies Trek and Camping

Multiple Dates | 02:25 PM (IST)

Event Information

  • The essence of adventure lies in doing something unique, unheard-of, and irregular. While trekking up a hill becomes common, we bring you the Sandhan valley that goes down a gorge. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?
  • It is also known as the Valley of Shadows or The Great Canyon is a gorge in the Sahyadri mountain range located in the Western Ghats. This canyon extends 2 km long and 200 ft. deep covered with astoundingly large rocks on both sides. This trek which includes the camping and rappelling experience too begins with a descend from Samrad village and ends with an ascend to the Dehene village. The journey in between encompasses wading through refreshing streams of water, rappelling down gigantic rocks, and camping under a gorgeous night sky.
  • One of the best experiences of the Sandhan valley trek is the “Reverse Waterfall”. Yes, you read that right – a waterfall that flows from down to up. This happens due to high-pressure winds pushing the water entering the valley during the monsoon season, back upwards, thus bringing this unique phenomenon to life.
  • The reason why it is also referred to as the Valley of Shadows is that the deep ravines of this gorge receive very little or no sunlight. It is only around noon that the canyon gets lit up making your trek in the dark until then, even more exhilarating.
  • Further, this camping is an experience you simply can’t miss. As the terrain in this canyon is mostly rocky, finding a flat surface is usually the first step to set up a camp and enjoy a blissful night in this valley. Camping along with rappelling together completes the wholesome experience this trek aims to provide.
  • Surrounded by the magnificent Alang-Kulang- Madan forts, Ratangad fort as well as Kalsubai Peak (the highest peak in Maharashtra), Samrad village, Sandhan valley’s base camp offers a truly breath-taking view at every point in the day.
  • There’s no specific time of the year that is best suited for this trek but out of the experience, we can say that it is certainly most thrilling during the monsoon season. Located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, getting to the Sandhan valley location is extremely easy from prime spots like Pune and Mumbai. To know more, read on. 

    Sandhan Valley Trek Information:
  • Region: Bhandardhara
  • Duration: 2 days and 1 night
  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  • Endurance: Moderate
  • Weather: Pre- Monsoon
  • Distance from Mumbai: 215 km
  • Distance from Pune: 186 km
  • Distance from Kasara: 82 km
  • Distance from Nashik: 90 km

    Batches :
  • May: 6th, 13th, 20th,27th
  • June: 3rd, 10th, 17th

    Event Fees:
  • Mumbai: 1799/-
  • Pune: 2199/-
  • Base Village: 1099/-
  • ( Mumbai Pickup: Kasara Railway Station)
( Pune Pickup: Fergusson College Main gate, Nashik Phata)

Detailed Itinerary:
MUMBAI-
Saturday, Catch a train at
  • 02:17 PM: CSMT
  • 02:32 PM: Dadar
  • 02:40 PM: Kurla
  • 02:44 PM: Ghatkopar
  • 03:00 PM: Thane
  • 03:26 PM: Kalyan
  • 04:41 PM: Report at Kasara Station ( https://goo.gl/maps/mcqSN6qsjjaUHskE8 )
  • 05:00 PM: Take sumo to the Base Village
  • 07:30 PM: Reach Base Village
  • 07:45 PM: Introduction and briefing session with Tent allotment
  • 08:00 PM: Get freshen up and settle down
  • 09:30 PM: Have dinner followed by Fireflies spotting and Enjoy overnight camping

    Sunday,

  • 05:30 AM: Wake up, get freshen up
  • 06:30 AM: Have breakfast
  • 07:30 AM: Start our trek to the Sandhan Valley
  • 08:00 AM: Reach At Rapelling Spot
  • 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Activity, Explore valley, Relax
  • 11:00 AM: Start walking back to the base village via the same route
  • 12:30 PM: Reach Base Village
  • 01:00 PM: Have Lunch
  • 02:00 PM: Depart for Kasara station
  • 04:30 PM: Reach Kasara station (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)
(Take next available train to Mumbai)

PUNE-
Saturday,
  • 12:30 PM: Report at Starbucks FC Road ( https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9 )
  • 01:00 PM: Pickups from Kasarwadi ( https://goo.gl/maps/fpMtVDhNwiFyVdBm6 )
  • 02:00 PM: Hault for lunch
  • 07:00 PM: Reach Base Village
  • 07:30 PM: Introduction and briefing session with Tent allotment
  • 08:00 PM: Get freshen up and settle down
  • 09:30 PM: Have dinner and enjoy Fireflies spotting followed by overnight camping with group fun activities

Sunday,
  • 06:30 AM: Have breakfast
  • 07:30 AM: Start our trek to the Sandhan Valley
  • 08:00 AM: Reach At Rapelling Spot
  • 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Activity, Explore valley, Relax
  • 11:00 AM: Start walking back to the base village via the same route
  • 12:30 PM: Reach Base Village and have lunch
  • 01:30 PM: Have Lunch
  • 02:30 PM: Depart for pune
  • 08:30 PM: Reach pune (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)

Inclusion :
  • Travel from Pune / Kasara Station by Private bus/cab/Jeep as per govt COVID guidelines
  • Dinner
  • Tent Stay, triple sharing
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch (Veg Thali)
  • Rappeling
  • Guide Charges.
  • Entry Charges.
  • Expertise Charges.
  • First Aid Charges.
Exclusion :
  • Travel till pickup points
  • GST (5%)
  • Zipline(200Extra)
  • Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
  • All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
  • Any kind of personal expenses
  • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
  • All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
  • Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
  • Insurance
Things to do:
Bhandardara lake
Bhandardara Lake is a very popular lake near the sandhan valley. It is also known as Arthur lake. It is famous for its camping. People visit here to experience amazing camping and also to view the scenic beauty of this place. People sit near the lake to enjoy the weather and nature.

Umbrella falls
Umbrella Falls is located at the Wilson dam in Bhandardara. Umbrella falls is the most beautiful tourist spot in Bhandarkar. People love to visit this place and it has a mesmerizing view and the waterfall looks amazing. You will have great fun and relaxation here if you visit during the monsoon.

Randha falls
This waterfall is formed by the Pravara River and it has a height of 170 ft. It is a gorgeous waterfall and is a must-visit place during the monsoon. It is a popular place in Bhandardara. The Randha attracts a number of tourists because of its magnificent beauty

Things to carry:
(Highly Required and Mandatory Things)
  • ID proof
  • backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
  • trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
  • Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves), Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, Handnapkin/Towel, etc
  • Water 2-3 liters.
  • Ready-to-eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
  • Torch
  • Personal Medicines and Personal First aid
  • (Required but Optional Things)
  • To change after trekking - Facewash, Extra pants/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwear, etc
  • Sweater For bus journey
  • Electoral or Glucose D powder.
  • Portable Phone Charger, Earphones, etc.
  • Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste, etc
  • Proper face mask or shield
  • Sanitizer
  • Extra Pair of clothes.
  • (Note: Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant, this will protect your body and skin from Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles, etc)

COVID Guidelines :
  • Mask and maintaining social distance with others are mandatory throughout the trip.
  • Buses will be fully sanitized before use.
  • Carrying your own sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.
  • Food will be freshly cooked and packed as per WHO guidelines.
Trekhievers Policies:
  • Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
  • Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable on the same event.
  • The complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants
  • Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case
  • Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
  • We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.

Cancellation Policy:
  • 100% amount to be paid in advance to book the trip.
  • If the booking is canceled 10 days or before the event date then 50% of the booking amount will be refunded.
  • No refund if canceled 9 days before the event.
  • No show = No refund.

Contact details:
 Mukesh - 7387642734 | Praveen - 7208620046 | Vrutti - 7304236273 | Nitin - 7387523876

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Disclaimer:
The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.

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Sandhan Valley
SAMRADH, Maharashtra, India
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