Trek to Sandhan Valley

Sandhan Valley on 20-21 Jan. 2018 Leaving On 19th Night (Friday)


Brief info about the Trek :-
Location :- Igatpuri – Ghoti – Bhandardhara – Samrad
Grade :- Medium with Thrill with Many Rock Patches.
Trek Fees: Rs. 1,650/- per participants
Approximate Duration: 8 hrs descend

Dear Friends, 
We have arranged an Trek to Sandhan Valley – also known as Valley of Shadows on Above Mention Dates. Sandhan valley is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahayadri (Western Ghats). Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Valley surrounded with mighty Alang अलंग, Madan मदन & Kulang कुलंग (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad रतनगड, Ajoba आजोबागड & Kalsubai कळसूबाई शिखर (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it’s called valley of shadow. it is accessible throughout the year except monsoon. To go at end side of gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valley.
The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending, which cannot be undertaken by a group of rookies or individual trekkers. You would have to enlist the help of an operator who will, in addition to the technical gear also provide you camping gear.
Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations

Mumbai CST @ 22:50 Hrs, and reaches following station at given time below
Byculla 22:57 |Dadar 23:04 | Kurla 23:12 |Ghatkopar23:17 | Mulund 23:27 |Thane 23:31 |Dombivili 23:54| Kalyan 00:03| Kasara 01:18

Schedule for Event:-

Day #1
Meeting Point Kasara Railway Station @ 1:20 A.M.
Reach Samrad (Base Village) by Pvt. Vehicle , Rest
Morning Refreshment & Breakfast
Start Descending Valley
Lunch on the Way 
Enjoy Rappelling & Explore the Valley
Reach at the Base, Visit the blue Lagoon Pond, Campfire, Dinner etc.


Day #2
Morning Refreshment & Breakfast
Start Descending to Dehne Village
Lunch at Dehene Village
Travel Dehne – Dolkhamb and further to Asangaon by local transport bus or Jeep whichever is available
Back to Mumbai by evening 20:30 (Approx.)

Things to carry: -
Good trekking shoes 
A Water Bottle (2 Ltrs),
Pack Lunch (for Day 1)
Torch with Extra Battery (Compulsory)
Blanket or Sleeping bag (Compulsory)
Dish, Mug & Spoon (Compulsory)
Camera, Cell Phone, Mug (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other valuable ornaments
bring some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Personal Medicines (General Medical Kit will be available with Group)
Extra Pair of clothes 
A haversack to put all these things

Inclusions:
• Travelling from Kasara – Samrad- Asangaon 
• Rappelling Charges
• 2 Meals, 2 Breakfasts
• Tented Accommodation (Sharing)
• First Aid & Medical Kit, and Expertise Charges

Exclusions:
• Anything mentioned than above
• Travelling till Kasara
• Mineral water or soft drinks
• Insurance Coverage
• Medical Expanses other than 'First aid'

KIND ATTENTION
please notes that this is an environment friendly outing. Do not litter any wrappers (please take it back to your home for disposal) or spoil the place in any way.

PROHIBITED
Alcohol, drugs or narcotics, firearms and gambling on the Trek, smoking, entry to the area set aside for use by the opposite sex, offensive behavior which may lead to expulsion from the Trek

WITHDRAWAL
organizer have reserves the right to withdraw and or make any alterations that they may deem advisable for the convenience and the best interests of tour.

SAFETY
Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into planning of this tour for your safety. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, organizers cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for tour. While planning your trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc. should seek their physician’s advice before coming.

Note: 
1) If any natural calamity happens or any accident, death, illness occurred, organizers’ are not responsible for any loss of thing or of human being.

2) Avoid bringing valuable things like gold or any jewelry or High value mobile phones Etc.

3) Trek/camp leader's decision will be final and binding.


Thank You