About
Sandhan Valley is also known as Valley of Shadows (as the suns rays dont reach the ravines). It is a spectacular canyon in the Sahyadri mountains. It is one of the most challenging and enjoyable treks in Sahyadri.
Located near Bhandardara near Igatpuri, Sandhan Valley offers adventure experience like no other. You dont just trek, you rappel, rock climb, enjoy bonfires and camp under the starry sky. The natural gorge of Sandhan is between AMK forts Alang, Madan, and Kulang, thus the name AMK. This trek is famous for its unexplored status, excellent photo ops and a trail that is off the beaten path.
Duration - One Day One Night
Day One:-
- Meet our trek leader at given spots ( talk to us for convenient spots) by 10 pm.
- Move towards Samrad ( base village of Sanden valley).
- Rest in the vehicle.
Day Two:-
- Reach Samrad by 4.30 am.
- Freshen up and breakfast.
- Start trek by 6 am.
- Reach base by 12 pm rest for some time and start ascending to Samrad.
- Reach Samrad by 3 pm.
- Much needed lunch.
- Rest for some time, catch your breath and then let's move towards Pune.
- Reach Pune by 10 pm (we can be early or late than planned).
- Conclude trek with happy memories.
Things to carry:-
- Trekking Shoes
- Mosquito Repellent
- Rucksack
- Flashlight With Extra Batteries
- Sunscreen
- Basic Medications
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof Bag
- Water Bottles
- Complete set of spare clothes, sweaters, jackets or other similar clothes
Inclusion:-
Transportation from pune to Pune in non AC bus or Jeep.
All veg meals (one breakfast and one lunch).
Basic first aid kit.
Trek charges.
Exclusion:-
Water bottle, snacks etc.
Any personal expenses.
Anything not mentioned above in inclusion list.
Advisory
Leaders decision will be final & binding to everyone till the completion of the trek.
Alcohol is strictly not allowed on the trek
Smoking is not promoted but in case someone can't control it urges he / she should smoke away from the group & not without disturbing trek schedule.
Everyone is expected to follow safety protocols defined by the leaders.
Polluting trek route of the destination is strictly prohibited & any participant found doing so may have to face disciplinary action
Event Risk Profile
Heavy rains are expected so please double pack your valuables to save them from getting wet.
Wear good trekking shoes and clothings.
Due to the monsoon season and various rock patches in this route, we recommend you to please take care while walking/climbing/trekking.
Wearing of any valuables, ornaments, jewellery etc. is prohibited.
Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky.
For all such a events, you are at your own risk.
Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.
You should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside.
Do not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR.
We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition.
Note, this trek route may or may not have any fixed/proper/appropriate washrooms or bathrooms.
