Sandhan Valley is in Ahmednagar district, west of the beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. The valley is surrounded by the tough trio of Alang-Madan-Kulang, Ratangad Fort, Ajoba and Kalsubai ranges.
Sandhan Valley Trek is a very good combination of Canyon and Valley. A water-carved gorge is 200 feet deep and about 1.5 km long. A bright and deep narrow rock gorge between two high 300 ft. walls of the mountain range. Its width is less than 3 feet in some places so the sun’s rays cannot reach some places. Hence it is called the “Valley of the Shadow”
We can enter Sandhan Valley but it is accessible throughout the year except during monsoon. To reach the end of the ghat one has to cross 2-3 water tanks, the water level varies seasonally, in winter it is waist-deep and in summer it is knee-deep.
23:00
Once you reach your pick-up point, mark your presence with the SG-Trekkers representative. Then we will travel by private bus to the starting point of the trek.
05:00
Early in the morning, we reach Samrad village at the base of Sandhan Valley. Get quick freshened up. (Washrooms are available.)
Have breakfast. Get ready for the jungle trek.
07:15
Our field experts will provide pre-trek information and instructions to all participants.
07:30
Now, we will start the trek to the Sandhan Valley – Kokankada. Firstly we entered the valley by rappelling of 200 ft. rock patch. Then we need to walk through the narrow Sandhan Valley.
13:00
Our trek starts & ends at Samrad village only.
13:00 – 15:00
Refresh yourself. (Washrooms are available)
Let’s have a meal together. Served hot and tasty vegetarian food.
15:00 – 21:00
Start the journey back to Pune with very pleasant memories.
21:00
Reach Pune and it’s time to say goodbye to your travel companion. Let’s stay in touch via phone/social media and meet again for another memorable trip.
SEE YOU SOON! 🙂
Day 1: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss: ⇑ 200 ft. / ⇓ 200 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 6 hrs., 4 km.
• Accommodation: N/A
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea