Hi friends,
We swachhand have arrange One Day Trek to "Sandhan Valley " on Dt.02nd March,2014
Duration : Dt.02nd March,2014 (Journey Starts on 01st March,14 at 11.30 pm)
Mode of Transport: Local – Public Transport
Meeting point : At Bhandup Rly. Station platform no.01 below Indicator at 11.30 pm
Or
You can board the train at the station convenient to you & alight at Kasara Station as per below train timings
· Mumbai(CST) 22:50
· Byculla 22:57
· Dadar 23:04
· Kurla 23:12
· Ghatkopar 23:17
· Mulund 23:27
· Thane 23:31
· Dombivili 23:54
· Kalyan 00:03
· Kasara 01:18
Note: All are requested to take return Train Ticket till KASARA station.
About Sandhan Valley:
Sandhan Valley, also known as Valley of suspense or Valley of Shadow, is one of the greatest canyons in the splendid setting of Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The water carved valley is 200 ft deep and about 1.5 Km long. Sandhan valley is located on the western side of the beautiful Bhandardhara region, near Samrad village.
The valley is surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan and Kulang,Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. The brilliant and deep narrow rock floored ravine is located between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft and at some places sun rays are unable to reach the ground. Which gives it the name: Valley of Shadow.
To go at end of gorge you have to cross 2 to 3 water pools, water level changes according to season. In winter water is up to waist and in summer it is up to knee high level. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs and deep valleys. You have to rappel down 3-4 small patches ( height. 40-50 ft) to reach base of Sandhan Valley.
The valley is surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan and Kulang,Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. The brilliant and deep narrow rock floored ravine is located between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft and at some places sun rays are unable to reach the ground. Which gives it the name: Valley of Shadow.
To go at end of gorge you have to cross 2 to 3 water pools, water level changes according to season. In winter water is up to waist and in summer it is up to knee high level. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs and deep valleys. You have to rappel down 3-4 small patches ( height. 40-50 ft) to reach base of Sandhan Valley.
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
01.30 am : Reach Kasara Rly Stn. And assemble
01.30 to 03.30 : Travel by local Vehicle from Kasara to Samrad ( Base Village)
03.30 to 06.30 : Rest at Samrad ,
06.30 to 07.15 : have Tea, breakfast,
07.30 am. : Start Trek towards Sandhan Valley
02.00 pm : Return back to Samrad Village
02.00 to 03.00 pm : Lunch at Samrad Village
03.15 pm : Start back to Mumbai via Kasara &reach Mumbai by 09.30 pm tentatively.
Please note : We have to go through about 3-4 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill so Pls do carry extra clothes for the same
Things To be Carried Along with
● Identity Card, ● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has one hands free while walking ● Comfortable shoes, sandals ● Extra Pair of Clothes, Towel/Napkins, Caps etc. ● Sleeping mat -Must● Torch with Extra cells (Must )● Some ready to eat food ● Water bottle 02 Liters(compulsory )● Medicine those if u require usually Polythene bag for your garbage ● 2-3 bunch of News-papers ● Camera – Optional
*** The cost for the trek is Rs 880/- per head
Cost Inclusions: * Kasara to Kasara Transportation by Public Vehicle
* Tea, Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
* Medical during the Trek
* Expertise charges
Cost Exclusions: * Personal orders of food & cold drinks
For Details & Registration Contact our members at:
Rushikesh Sakhare 9967686828,
Ganesh Bhopalgade 9619669104
Pravin Ghude 9920404522,
Sachin Shirawale 9321507040
- Kindly carry Identity proof for the trek.
- Anyone above 12 years can Join the Trek
- Please book your seat (name) well in advance and reconfirm the time and date on the day of departure on phone because program may change due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Bookings for all treks shall close two (2) days before the event date. Bookings shall strictly be on first come first serve basis.
- Each participant shall carry things as above (Please read Things to Carry)for every trek.
- The leader’s decision will be final and all the members should abide by it. Trek leaders have the authority to alter/modify the program/route without intimation.
- We all are committed to keep the trail clean and urges all participants to help the cause by not littering during the trek. Keep all the waste with you and even if you find some waste, collect it and deposit at the base village at the end of the trek. Do not destroy or dirty the archeological, historical monuments.
- Any kind of addiction is strictly prohibited, ex. drinking etc.
- Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
- Participants should inform the leaders if they suffer from any heart ailments, blood pressure, asthma etc. If the leaders are not informed and any untoward incident takes place, neither the leaders not Swachhand Team will be held responsible.
- Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any mishaps/accidents during the program. Or compensation in whatsoever manner.
- Please read above Instructions/ rules and regulations Carefully. You are bound by the same.
- Print and leave a copy of this mail at home, with a friend or relative in case of Emergency.
- If your friends/relatives coming with you on the trek please do inform them about the trek Rules above. We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.
Team Swachhand