Sandhan Valley Giant Rope swing
Sandhan Valley Trek Guidelines
Summary
Trek: Sandhan Valley
Region: Igatpuri
Grade: Medium - Tuff
Level: Endurance - High
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Sandhan valley is one of the greatest canyons in the Sahyadri mountain ranges. It is a very good combination of a canyon and a valley. Located in the Nagar district, near the famous fort Ratangad, Sandhan valley is undoubtedly, The Valley of Suspense. The water carved valley is 200 ft deep and about 2 kms long approx. Walking through the narrow streak of valley with 200 ft rock walls on both the sides is a awesome lifetime experience. Descending full Sandhan valley is always a memorable outing and the overnight stay under the sparkling sky, along the reservoir side, is a tart on the cake!!. 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.
Sandhan – the gorge
At some places its width is less than 3 ft and at some places sun rays unable to even reach the ground. Which gives it’s the name valley of shadows!!! To go at end of gorge you have cross 2 water pools, water level changes according to season. In winter water is up to waist and in summer it is up to knee high level. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs and deep valleys. You have to rappel down 1 patch (max height 45 ft) and the famous Sandhan Valley rock patches.
For the two small rock patches we should use ropes to climb down. After climbing down the second rock patch you shall see some flat ground where we can stay overnight. There is a small stream that gives you fresh water (drinking). This stream flows into a huge pond. (This pond water is not suitable for drinking purpose) The rare chance to see dance of stars, shooting stars at night from aperture created by 15 feet wide and 200 ft long walls makes trek to Sandhan Valley special and memorable. For those who have attempted want to go once again - however very few people have taken up this phase as it is considered to be very tough. Sandhan Valley is that part of the beautiful Sahyadri mountain ranges which offers a challenging trek - a trekker’s delight. Sandhan Valley trek is a unique experience combining adventure activity such as Rappelling and staying amidst nature. Samrad village and Sandhan Valley is surrounded by Alang, Madan and Kulang forts (also known as AMK). Further descend from the pond leads to Dehne village which is the base village for Ajoba hill trek. From Dehne village, state transport buses are available for Asangaon railway station. As an alternative it is also possible to return to Samrad village from the pond, it takes another 4 – 5 hrs. to reach Samrad.
Read More: AMK - Alang Madan Kulang Blog
Sandhan Valley Location: Samrad Village, Bhandardara, District: Ahmednagar, State Maharashtra, India
Cities nearby to Samrad: Sinnar, Sangamner, Nashik, Junnar and Shirdi
How to reach Sandhan Valley.
1. Distance from Mumbai- Via Igatpuri & Bhavali - (Total Distance - 181 km)
Kalyan - Shahapur - Kasara - Igatpuri - Bhavali - Ambewadi - Vasali Phata - Varaghushi Phata - Shendi Bhandardara -
Panzare - Udhawne - Ghatghar Dam - Samrad village
Via Ghoti (Ghoti- Bhandardara Road) - (Total Distance - 199 km)
Kalyan - Shahapur - Kasara - Igatpuri - Ghoti (Ghoti- Bhandardara Road) - Vasali Phata - Varaghushi Phata - Shendi Bhandardara - Panzare - Udhawne - Ghatghar Dam - Samrad village.
2. Distance from Pune - Via Sangamner - (Total Distance - 248 km)
Pune - Narayangaon - Alephata - Sangamner - Akole - Rajur - Randha falls - Ratanwadi phata- Shendi Bhandardara - Panzare - Udhawne - Ghatghar Dam - Samrad village - Via Bota - (Total Distance - 200 km) Recommended Route
Pune - Narayangaon - Alephata - Bota - Bramhanwada - Kotul - Kotul Phata - Rajur - Randha falls - Ratanwadi phata - Sh
Sandhan Valley is situated in the Western Ghats which is to the west of Bhandardara Lake, near Samradh village, Maharashtra, India SANDHAN is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats explored by 'CAMP FIRE INDIA' for adventure lovers under the leadership of Arun Sawant. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around one & half km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of rock floored water carved valley.
Both the valleys (Sandhan & Karoli Ghat) are beautiful but challenging.This will be your memorable trek.Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of Sandhan Valley. So Pack your bags and be the first participant to rappel down into the deep valley!
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