Sandhan Valley Trek, Maharashtra

Description

Sandhan Valley Trek (Pune) - 2199 + 5% GST
Sandhan Valley Trek -Mumbai - 2299 + 5% GST

Sandhan Valley Which is also known as the Valley of Shadows is an extremely off-beat trekking & adventurous place near to Bhandardara region, Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India. Here's all you need to know about the Sandhan Valley trek:

Location and Geography:

Location: Sandhan Valley is located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, nearly the Bhandardara village and roughly 180 KMs from Mumbai.
Geography: Kune is a small valley existing between two mountain ranges of Sahayadri range. The valley is formed by the waters of Sandhan River and thus the river provide the name to the valley also.

Trekking Experience:

Difficulty: This kind of trekking falls under moderate to difficult depending on the track to be followed and also is affected by weather conditions.
Terrain: The trek includes narrow rock patch where one can actually only get down through bending over irrespective of his height, boulders, and at times requires crossing streams where the water level is up to the waist (during the monsoons).
Length: Again the distance of the trekking changes from sometimes it takes 4 - 5 hours to come down to the valley of Gulmarg.

Highlights:

Natural Beauty: Sandhan Valley is famous by Its Rock Cliffs, Scenic Beauty, lush greenery, and it’s a bit like Valley of flowers which full of Natural Path for Nature lovers and Photographers.
Camping: The shivalik hills, from where the trek starts and the Shang valley are full of trekkers preferring to spend the night in the valley and sleep in temporary tents or otherwise in the lap of nature.
Adventure Activities: Besides trekking one can also get to see rappelling and rock climbing being practiced in Sandhan Valley, particularly near the difficult phases.

Best Time to Visit:

Ideal Season: The ideal time to visit Sandhan Valley is during the months of October to April and this is due to the fact that the temperatures will be relatively low thereby making the water in the trek to be easily manageable.
Monsoon Note: However, it can be carried out any time of the year; however, the rainy season, which is from June to September, may slightly be difficult as the rocks will be slippery while the water level in the valley is high.

Safety Tips:

Guide: For the first-timers it is recommended to embark on the trek with a guide or in a group.
Equipment: Some of the recommended items to carry are right fitting shoes with proper grip, adequate water, some snacks and a basic first aid kit.
Weather Check: Before embarking on this trek it is advisable to check on the weather and be specific on the period within the rainy season as the water levels are likely to rise with the rain.

How to Reach:

From Mumbai: The trek begins from the Samrad village, which is the base village to Sandhan Valley trek hence one needs to reach the town of Igatpuri and from there take a vehicle to Samrad village.
From Pune: Likewise, one can either drive or take a Bus up to Igatpuri and from there, reach Samrad village.

Conclusion:

Sandhan Valley trek is one of the most popular treks in the Sahyadri Mountains, which are known for their natural beauty and Wildlife and Due to it adventurous trek every adventurer and nature lover loves to go Sandhan Valley trek. It is the firsthand feel of the temperate and rough geography of Maharashtra along with natural scopes of the region along with an exciting trekking tour.