Overview

Sandhan Valley, often referred to as the "Valley of Shadows," is a stunning natural gorge located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India, near the Bhandardara region. This 2 km long valley is carved by water over centuries, creating a deep and narrow ravine with towering rock walls on both sides. The trek through Sandhan Valley is a thrilling adventure, combining trekking, rappelling, rock climbing, and wading through water bodies.
The Sandhan Valley trek is a mix of adventure and natural beauty, making it one of the most unique treks in the Sahyadris. The trek usually starts from the base village of Samrad, which is well-connected to major cities like Mumbai and Pune.
The trek offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including the Alang, Madan, and Kulang forts.
The trek involves descending through the narrow gorge, where sunlight barely reaches the bottom, creating an eerie yet mesmerizing atmosphere.
Trekking through the valley often requires wading through knee-deep or waist-deep water, adding to the adventure.
The trek can be completed in a day, but many trekkers prefer to camp overnight at the base of the valley or by the water bodies, enjoying the serene environment under the stars.
One of the most exciting parts of the Sandhan Valley trek is the rappelling section. Rappelling, also known as abseiling, is a controlled descent down a rock face using a rope.
The Sandhan Valley trek is an unforgettable experience for adventure enthusiasts, offering a perfect blend of trekking, rappelling, and exploring nature’s wonders. It is ideal for those looking to challenge themselves while enjoying the raw beauty of the Sahyadris.

1 Night 1 Day 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 03 Jan, and more

Highlights

What makes this tour special

Valley of Shadow Trek(2kms)
200 FT Rappelling if open
Waterbodies to cross
AMK fort views
Fun times with like minded travelers

Itinerary

DAY 1:

09:00 PM: Gather at pickup
10:00 PM: Departure to Base village

DAY 2:

04:00 AM: Reach base village and rest for an hour
05:00 AM: Wake up call, Get freshen up and Post briefing and instructions Start the trek
7:30 AM: Commence the hike with 200FT Rapelling down.
09:30 AM: Explore the valley of shadows
09:45 AM: Enjoy in the Natural water bodies
11:30 AM: After some rest start return to the base village
01:00 PM: Reach the base village, Change the clothes and get freshen up
02:00 PM: Have lunch and take some rest.
05:00 PM: Start return journey to Pune/ Mumbai
09:00 PM: Reach Pune /Mumbai (Arrival Time Depends on Pace of Group and Traffic)

Inclusions/Exclusions

What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

Private Bus Transportation (Pune to Pune)
Breakfast & Tea
Lunch ( Veg Thali Unlimited)
Trek Leader Charges.
Permit and Forest Entry Charges.
Trek Expertise Charges.
First Aid Charges.
Rapelling Charges.
Insurance charges.

What is NOT included in the tour

Travel till pickup points
5% GST on Booking Tickets
Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
Insurance

Batch Dates:

October: 5,6,12,13, 19,20, 26, 27.
November: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30.
December: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29.
January: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26.
February:1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23.
March: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
April: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27.
May: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31.

Cost

Pune: 1749/-
Base Village: 899/-

Offers

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Things To Carry

(Highly Required and Mandatory Things)

ID proof
backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves), Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, Handnapkin/Towel, etc
Water 2-3 liters.
Ready-to-eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
Torch
Personal Medicines and Personal First aid

(Required but Optional Things)

To change after trekking - Facewash, Extra pants/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwear, etc
Sweater For bus journey
Electoral or Glucose D powder.
Portable Phone Charger, Earphones, etc.
Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste, etc
Proper face mask or shield
Sanitizer
Extra Pair of clothes.

(Note: Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant, this will protect your body and skin from Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles, etc)

HOW TO BOOK

Scroll down to the "BOOK NOW" button and click it.
Select your departure date from the calendar and proceed.
Select your ticket type and quantity. (If you have a coupon code, apply at this stage)
Fill out our personal details and proceed.
Select your payment type (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) and proceed.
Once your tickets are booked, you will receive tickets along with the WhatsApp group link via email. Click on the link to join the WhatsApp group.
If you don't receive at WhatsApp group link, don't worry we will email it to you two days prior to the trip / trek.
Further details about the trip will be shared on that WhatsApp group 1-2 days prior to the trip / trek.