SANDHAN VALLEY - CAMPING

Sandhan valley is a part of beautiful Sahyadri mountain range located at  the North End of Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wild Life Sanctuary. Surrounded by forts like Ratangad, Alang-Madan-Kulang (popularly known as AMK), and Kalsubai (highest peak in Maharashtra) Sandhan Valley is a naturally carved slit that barely separates  its cliffs by 3-5 feet, at some places, and is more than 150 feet  deep, stretched for almost 1.5  km.

Because of such geology, the Sunlight does not reach the base of valley, even on bright sunny day. Thus it goes by the name “Valley Of Shadows”. The trek Starts from the base village Samrad. To reach camping site one has to descend down the valley, through boulders, crossing the 3-4 feet deep water body, twice, and rappel down the cliffs at two places.

Date: 24-25 Feb, 2018. (Saturday, Sunday)

Time: 5:00 a.m. Shivaji Nagar, Pune.

Trek Attractions: Sandhan Valley, Rappelling, AMK, View of Kalasubai, Overnight Camping.

Duration: 2 Days/1 Night

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Endurance Level: Moderate

Fees: Early Bird Tickets (Open until 13^th Feb) Rs: 1700 per trekker

Regular Tickets (From 14^th Feb until batch is full):  Rs: 1800 per trekker

Things to Carry:

1. Good Quality Sports shoes.
2. Water minimum 2 Litres.
3. Blanket.
4. 3/4^th Shorts OR Track pants (Recommended).
5. Full Sleeves Tee or Sports.
6. Spare Tee and Tracks, Towel
7. Electrol, Energy Bars,  Odomos, Any personal Medication.

Schedule:

1. 24^th Feb, 4.30 a.m. Report at Shivaji Nagar Bus Stop.
2. 24^th Feb, 5:00 a.m. Start Journey towards Base Village.
3. 24^th Feb: Breakfast Enrout.
4. 24^th Feb, 1.00 p.m. Reach Base Village, freshen up and have lunch.
5. 24^th Feb, 2:00 p.m.  Start Trek.
6. 24^th Feb, 5.30 p.m. Reach Camp Site. Freshen up at nearby lake. Have Snacks.
7. 24^th Feb, 7:30 p.m. Dinner, BonFire and Rest for the day.
8. 25^th Feb,  6:30 a.m. Wake up call.
9. 25^th Feb, 7.30 a.m. Breakfast
10. 25^th Feb, 8.30 a.m. Start Ascending towards base Village.
11. 25^th Feb, 12:00 noon Reach base village.
12. 25^th Feb, 12:30 p.m. Lunch
13. 25^th Feb, 1.30 p.m. Start return journey towards Pune.

Who Can Participate?

All Trekking Enthusiasts.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation before 10 days of program start date: 50% cancellation fees will be applicable No refund will be provided for other cancellation requests.

Additional Notes:

Please follow the timings given and we will make sure that nothing is missed from the given plan.

Inclusions:

1. Pune-Pune private vehicle transport.
2. 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Evening Snack, 1 Dinner.
3. Safety equipment and Technical Guidance.
4. Tent Stay for one night on sharing basis.

Exclusions:

1. Charges for Cold drinks, Water bottles etc.
2. Anything that is not mentioned in inclusions.

Terms & Conditions:

1. The registeration is non transferable.
2. The organizers will take utmost precaution on safety. Although it is so, any adventure activity involves risks. By participating in the adventure program, participant agrees,understands, and takes responsibility of any loss or damage, temporary or otherwise, due to accident during the activity.
3. In case participant is minor, he/she can participate in the program, only with parental/guardian’s consent.
4. The organizers reserve the right to cancel and/or postpone the program. Under a. Natural causes like heavy rain, landslides, flood etc. b. Technical difficulties in arrangements. c. Participation falls below the threshold. In all such instances, register participants will be informed the same and the fees will be either considered for next event, with consent of the participant or will be fully refunded.

Behavior during trek:

1. Participants are expected to behave cordially with each other. Please make sure a person’s behavior does not prove to be a discomfort for others.
2. Smoking and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.
3. Pedal Thirst Adventures follows a zero footprint policy, so any plastic waste should not be thrown over the trek and it should be kept with you. You can deposit all waste in the dust bin at base village once trek is over.