Trek India Welcomes you for the hidden and amazing in the Malshej Region

About Malshej Ghat Trek and Kalu Waterfall Trek

Nestled in the lofty hills of the Western Ghats is the majestic mountain pass of Malshej Ghat. Just like the hill stations of Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, and Matheran, Malshej Ghat has evolved into a tourist destination over the years. Being a surreal location all-around all year, Malshej Ghat is draped in mist and beautified with myriad species of flora and fauna. Owning its vivid shiny lakes, well-defined dams, untouched waterfalls, rugged mountains, and verdant greenery, Malshej Ghat has become a go-to destination among hikers and nature enthusiasts. Drawing in an ancient vibe, the temples in Malshej Ghat date back to the 16th century AD and are prodigious specimens of architectural marvel. Malshej Ghat is a wild haven with gigantic mountains, limitless gorges and never seen before enchanted forests. Treks and Trails bring you this exclusive Malshej Ghat Jungle Trek to sniff the essence of the pristine jungle and mountain air of this ancient mountain pass. The route of this jungle trek is quite ancient and is the one which was taken by villagers to commute long before the ghat road was constructed. The trail starts near MTDC descends into the valley and ends near the base of Kalu Waterfall.

It has also been archived that the route we will be hiking through has been descended by the Maratha army during Vasai Expedition against the Portuguese. The jungle trek route has a figurine of Lord Ganesha, several water cisterns, and sporadic rock-carved steps. The majority of this forest trail is enveloped in a dense canopy of trees and vegetation. Therefore, the path is shady and hardly exposed to the sun. Nearing the end of this archaic route we switch to another trail that runs parallel to the fierce Kalu River, which is

aggressive in the monsoons. The Kalu River is the origin of the magnificent Kalu Waterfalls. If you don't know already, Kalu Waterfalls is one of the largest waterfalls in Maharashtra and the largest in the Malshej region.

The Kalu Waterfall plunges from a massive height of 1200 feet and is a five-layer cascade. We will only be at a distance of kilometers and a half from this gargantuan waterfall. Besides the Kalu Waterfall, you'll also get to see another spectacular waterfall to the right, concealed in a gorge. These marvelous forest trails offer spellbinding views of Harishchandragad, Rohidas, Bhairavgad, Kombada, and Thidbi.

Kalu Waterfall Itinerary  

Day 0

• 10:45 pm - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate.

• 11:00 pm - Leave for the trek.

• 11:30 pm - Pick up at Andheri WEH.

• 11:45 pm - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.

• 12:00 am - Pick up at Sion station circle.

• 12:10 am - Amar Mahal, Ghatkopar.

• 12:45 am - Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane.

• 01:10 am - Pick up at Kalyan Bypass.

Day 1

04:00 am - Reach base village.

04:30 am - Freshen up and have breakfast.

05:00 am - Move towards the starting point.

06:30 am - Start descending towards Malshej Ghat jungle.

10:00 am - Visit Kalu waterfall from a 1.5 km distance. and start trekking toward the base village.

02:00 pm - Have Lunch.

03:00 pm - Start return journey towards Mumbai.

10:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Mumbai.

Trek Cost Includes

Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by Non-Ac Bus

1 Veg Breakfast & 1 Veg Lunch

Trek Leader Expertise charges

Trek Cost Excludes

Anything not mentioned in the inclusion

Any Kind of Personal Expenses

All Expenses are incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, ad weather

Things to carry

Torch with extra batteries

Identity Proof

2/3 liters water (Very Important)

Good trekking shoes (Very Important)

Extra pair of Floaters/Sandals.

Some Dry Fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars

Some ready-to-eat food (Like plum cakes, biscuits, etc.)

A haversack to put all your belongings in. Keep your hands free while trekking

Double pack your valuables/phones in plastic bags

Rain is expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet

Personal Medicine

Trek India Event Rules

The Trek Leader's Decision will be final, members should abide by it.

Any addiction is strictly prohibited, e.g. drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco anyone caught doing it will have to exit the trek without a refund and travel back at their own expense.

Kindly carry one Identity proof, at least for the trek with your address.

People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit the event on an immediate basis

If you are late for the bus pickup and are not reachable on the phone during your bus pickup, the trek leader will leave without you, and we will provide no refund.

Please check things to carry and wear trekking shoes on our treks.

We should strictly follow the code of conduct to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside

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