Situated in the Western Ghats near Ratangad, and popularly known as the Valley Of Shadows, Sandhan Valley is a naturally carved valley 200 feet deep and approximately 2 kms long. Located near to the stunning Bhandardara region, it is also surrounded by Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba forts.

During the monsoons, the valley remains closed for trekking due to the falling of rocks and numerous waterfalls that block the way inside the valley. It becomes a must-do trek after monsoons for its outstanding views and rough patches. The trek begins at Kasara and ends at Asangaon station. Entry point of the valley is at a village called Samrad and the valley exits into a village called Dehene.

Sandhan Valley is a full descend trek, but the descend is not an easy walk. Completing the trek is more like solving a boulder puzzle. Throughout the length of the valley, you come across boulders ranging in sizes that need to be tackled as you proceed ahead. This trek cannot be done without technical assistance of certified professionals as there are three patches where one has to rappel down. The 45 ft rappelling patch, along with two others requiring assistance, only add to the thrill of the exploration.

Sandhan is not recommended for people who are not physically fit/active. The length to be covered in two days is 10km. It is highly recommend that you check the photos and video link provided below before registering for the trek.

“Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing.”