Sandhan Valley Trek | Mumbai Mountain Hikers

Sandhan Valley is a unique experience combining adventure activities such as Rappelling and staying amidst nature. Sandhan valley is a water carved valley around 200 feet deep. Sandhan is located near beautiful Bhandardara region near village called Samrad. Samrad village and Sandhan Valley is surrounded by few more forts and scenic places.

Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it’s called valley of shadow. It is accessible throughout the year except monsoon. To go at end side of gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of valley you get

magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valley.

The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending. Technical support of experienced trekkers and all safety mountaineering equipment will be used for the event to ensure safety. Sandhan Valley trek starts from Samrad village. Total trek includes rappelling and crossing pool of water. Sandhan Valley is one of lifetime experience which you feel at end of the trek.

Location: Ahmad Nagar District

Category: Descend Trekking/Rappelling/Camping

Grade: Medium

Endurance: Medium

Duration: 2 day and 2 Night

Fee: 1999/-

Itinerary

Day 1: Friday

Kasara Semi Fast

10:50 pm CST

10:57 pm Byculla

11:05 pm Dadar

11:13 pm Kurla

11:18 pm Ghatkopar

11:30 pm Mulund

11:34 pm Thane

11:57 pm Dombivli

12:07 am Kalyan

01:18 am Kasara

Meeting Point :

01:18 am Kasara Railway Station

Pune People will meet at Kasara Station.

Day 2: Saturday.

01:30 am – Travel Samrad village by a Private Vehicle.

04:00 am – Reach Samrad Rest for some time

06.00 am – Breakfast

07:00 am – Move towards the base exploring Sandhan Valley. Rappel down a few patches. Lunch mid-way. (The route few small rappelling patches, the biggest one being 40-50ft approx and we have to go through water up to 4 Feet deep for approximately 30 meters on the way. This only adds to the thrill of the whole exploration.)

05:30 pm – Reach the Campsite Settle followed by food and campfire. End the day by a natural swimming pool under the open sky. Tents will be given 3 people sharing 

Day 3: Sunday.

06:30 am – Wakeup Call and have Breakfast.

07:30 am – Start walking towards Dahene.

09:30 am – Reach Dahne.

10:00 am – Move towards Asangaon.

11:00 am – Reach Asangaon Station.

04:00 pm – Reach Dadar (Tentative).

Things To Bring

• ID Prove
• 3-5 Liter Water
• Plate, spoon, Mug
• Camera (optional)
• Good Trekking shoes
• Some ready food for munching: biscuit, plum cake etc.
• One set extra cloth
• Cap
• Napkin
• Odomass
• Medicine as per your requirement
• Sleeping bag and Coversheet
• Torch with Extra battery
• Hoodie/Jacket/Sweater
• Hand wash, Teeth Paste etc