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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 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.) 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. This gives it the name: Valley of Shadows.
Trek Information:
Trekking Grade: Moderate
Endurance Grade: Moderate
Event Type: Valley / Jungle descend trail
Base Village: Samrad
Mountain range: Kalsubai – Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary
Best Time to Visit: November to May
Activities: Trekking (5 – 6 hours), Rappelling, Crossing Pool of Water
Itinerary:
Day 0 – 14th December (Friday):
01:00 PM: Start from Hyderabad (By train, Non AC Sleeper)
Day 1 – 15th December (Saturday):
03:30 AM – Reach Kalyan Station & Fresh Up
05:30 AM – Take local train to Kasara
07:00 AM – Reach Kasara get into hired vehicle
10:00 AM – Reach Base Village Samrad trek start
1:30 PM – Halt for lunch (packed lunch)
3:30 PM – Reach second Rappelling point
6:00 PM – Reach camping are & pitch tents followed by dinner
Day 02 – 16th December (Sunday):
05:30 AM – Wakeup call
06:30 AM – Start trekking to base
09:30 AM – Reach base & have breakfast
03:00 PM – Start to the railway station
08:55 PM – Board train (Non AC Sleeper class)
Day 03 – 17thDecember (Monday):
09:00 AM – Reach Hyderabad
(This itinerary is a tentative one, it may vary due to various reasons)
Inclusions:
1. To and fro transport
2. Local conveyance
3. Tent stay
4. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Things to bring:
1. Thin blanket
2. Windcheater
3. Torch / Flashlight / Headlight
4. 2 pair clothes
5. 3 extra pairs of socks
6. Water bottles (2)
7. Toiletries kit
8. Walking/Trekking/Sports shoes
9. Photo ID with Photo and signature on it
10. Energy bars, dry fruits, ORS etc., to much on
