Sandhan Valley is a beautiful valley situated in the Western Ghats near Ratangad. Amidst the water lies this carved valley 200 feet deep and approximately 2kms long. Located near beautiful Bhandardara region, it is also surrounded by Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba forts. Along with breathtaking sights, Sandhan Valley also offers adventure seekers a chance to rappel down patches to reach its base.
Height: 4100 ft
Grade: Medium with Thrilling Patches
Location: Bhandardara Region
Itinerary: 13th Nov : (Night of 13th, Friday)Catch the CST-Kasara train as per the timings mentioned.
10:50pm: CST
10:57pm: Byculla
11:05pm: Dadar
11:13pm: Kurla
11:18pm: Ghatkopar
11:34pm: Thane
11:57pm: Dombivali
12:07am: Kalyan
01:18am: Kasara
14th Nov:
01:30am: Depart to Samrad by a Private Vehicle
04:00am: Reach Samrad. Proceed for some rest and breakfast.
07:00am: Move towards the base exploring Sandhan Valley. Rappel down a few patches. Lunch mid way. (The route has 4 small rappelling patches and we have to go through water upto 4-5ft deep for approximately 30 meters on the way. This only adds to the thrill of the whole exploration.)
05:30pm: Reach the base.
Settle at the base followed by talks, food and campfire
End the day by a natural swimming pool under the open sky.
15th Nov :
06:00am: Wake Up Call
08:30am: Chai and Breakfast
09:30am: Trek towards Dehne
11:00am: Reach Dehne
12:00pm: Move to Shahapur by public transport. Lunch enroute.
04:00pm: Reach Asangaon Station
We'll be reaching Dadar around 7pm.
Cost: Rs. 1600 /- per person
Inclusions:
Transportation from Kasara to Asangaon
Meals, Day 1: Breakfast and Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast and Lunch.
Technical Assistance
Camping and Rappelling Charges
Expert Guidance
Exclusions: Meals during travel
Lunch in Day 1
Personal expenses
Insurance of any kind
Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses
Any item not covered under “inclusions”
@Thing to be carry :
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Lunch for Saturday.
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.
@Account Details:
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Branch:Rajur
Name:Prakash Soma Bande
Account No:31440260218
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