SANDHAN VALLEY TREK

About the SANDHAN VALLEY TREK:

Sandhan Valley Trek is one of the greatest canyons in the Sahyadri mountain ranges. It is a very good combination of a canyon and a valley. 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 Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. The valley is surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan and Kulang (Known as AMK- rated as the toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai 5400 ft. the highest peak in Maharashtra mountain ranges. 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 shadows.

The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending. Technical support of experienced trekkers and all safety mountaineering equipment will be used for the event to ensure safety. The water carved valley is 200 ft deep and about 1.5 km long.

Day 1:-

Reporting at Plus Valley Adventure office 11.00 p.m.

Leave towards Sandhan Valley. 11.30 p.m.

Day 2

Reach Base Village

Take Rest till 7:30 am depending upon the reaching time

Have Hot Breakfast

Start Trekking towards Sandhan Valley

Have Packed Lunch in between Sandhan Valley trek @1:30 pm

Complete rock patches with rappelling and descend

Reach Base camp 4:30 pm

Evening snacks 5:00 pm

Site seeing (water pond, pinnacle point etc.)

Dinner time 9:00 p.m.

Campfire if Permitted

Sleeping in Tents 10.30 p.m.

Day 3

Wake up @6:30 am

Breakfast 7:15 am

Start trek towards base village @ 8:00 am

Reach base village @12:00 p.m and have Lunch (Not Included In Fees)

Departure to Pune @ 2.00 p.m.

Reach Pune @ 8:30 pm.

1. Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
2. Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
3. Avoid trekking during the nights.
4. Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.
5. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
6. The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites. 7. For Medical Form please visit: https://www.plusvalleyadventure.com/medical-form/

Fees Includes:-

Pune to Pune Travel by Private Non AC Vehicle

Saturday Breakfast-Pack Lunch-Evening Refreshment-Tea-Dinner (All Veg Meals)

Sunday Breakfast (All Veg Meals)

Tent Stay

Expert Guide & Trek Leader

Safety equipment required for Rappelling

Basic First aid kit

Fees Excludes:-

Cold Drinks, Mineral Water, Sunday Lunch, Snacks, Dinner, etc.

Private orders of any food.

Personal expenditure of any kind.

Insurance Coverage.

Medical expenses other than “Basic First aid”.

Any other charges not specifically mentioned in “Fee Includes”

• Identity Proof (Compulsory)
• A proper Rucksack to carry your luggage (NO Sling Bags, Side bags, Suitcases, trolley bags, Shabnam Bags etc.) all luggage packed in plastic bag as we have to cross water streams.
• 3 litres Water per person (Compulsory)
• Plate, Spoon, Mug (Compulsory)
• Trekking shoes and Floaters/Sandals(Compulsory)
• Torch with Extra pair of Batteries (Compulsory)
• Complete extra set of clothes & socks (Compulsory)
• Electral/ Glucon-D energizers & any personal medicine (As per your doctor’s Suggestion)
• Camera, Binocular (Optional)
• Sweater/Jacket & Cap– Warm wear
• A sleeping bag / Thermocol mat and shawl / normal Satranji and shawl

Dry Snacks/Biscuits/Choco Bars/Dry Fruits etc.