How about a trek where you do not ascend, a trek where you can stay in the night on the rock-bed near a water-pond?
2km long valley, 2 rappelling patches, Natural Water pond at the base and 6-7 hrs of trek. How about it?
Fabulous! Fantastic! N may be Adventurous!
Welcome to awesome trek to Sandhan Valley .
Sandhan Valley is situated in the western ghats of Sahyadris. The valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardhara region near Samrad village. The village itself is located approx. at 3000 fts above sea level. Valley is surrounded by Alang, Madan , Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba mountain range.
(* Pictures above are sourced from internet. we do not claim any rights on them)
Grade of the trek - Medium with 2 rappelling patches.
Place: Igatpuri range
Pics from Similar Event in April :
https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/SandhanValley14thAnd15thApril2012
https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/SandhanValley14thAnd15thApril2012
The itinerary for the event will be as follows:
Day 0: Friday night
We will be leaving by Last Kasara Fast Local.
We will be leaving by Last Kasara Fast Local.
Time Table -
00:22 pm: Byculla
00:32 pm: Dadar
00:49 pm: Ghatkopar
01:09 pm: Thane
01:31 pm: Dombivali
01:40 am: Kalyan
02:55 am: Kasara
It is advised to board the second last compartment of the train from your respective stations so that we can meet in the compartment itself.
Day 1 - Saturday
Reach Samrad by Private vehicle
Intor ductions and start trekking.
Lunch Midway
Intor ductions and start trekking.
Lunch Midway
05:30 pm – Reach at base, dinner, campfire & stay
Day 2 - Sunday
Wake Up early
Finish morning refreshments
Start descend towards Dehne
Start descend towards Dehne
Travel to Dehne.
Lunch & proceed for Asangaon
Reach Mumbai by Local train by 08:00 pm (depending upon the railway mega blocks)
The cost for the trek is INR 1500/-
Which includes Transportation from Kasara till Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappelling Charges.
Max Participant : 30
Payment details
One needs to deposit INR 1000/- into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Identity proof (must)
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Lunch for Saturday.
2 Packets of Maggie.Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Plates , Glass and Spoon
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Sleeping Bag or Proper Bedding
2 Packets of Maggie.Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Plates , Glass and Spoon
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Sleeping Bag or Proper Bedding
Sunscreen Lotion, Cap, Skarf
Medicine those if u require usually
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For Registrations, call us on
Trek Mates Office: 8422888006 / 007 / 008
Vikramsingh: 99877 61562
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Please check the details of Registration Process, Payment Terms & Refund policy
Last but not the least, Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.
Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check-up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should seek their physicians advice before coming.
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