Trek to Kalsubai with OffBeat Sahyadri on 23rd of June 2013 From Pune

Trek to Kalsubai with OffBeat Sahyadri on 23rd of June 2013 From Pune

How would You like to conquer the Highest peak in Maharashtra, the Kalsubai

a boring hike on artificial steps made right to the top??

or through the Jungle, green plateaus & ascending the hundreds of year old steps carved in rock???

Conquer Kalsubai the Offbeat way....

on 23rd June, 2013

Dear OffBeaters,

OffBeat Sahyadri invites you for the a trek to Kalsubai, highest peak of Maharashtra on 23rd June 2013, beginning on Saturday 22nd night from Pune.

Trivia

Type : Peak

Height : 1646 meters or 5400 Feet above MSL (Approx) 

Grade : Difficult

Village : Indore.

Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris in Maharashtra.

Kalsubai is situated in Ahmadnagar district at approximately 25-30 Km. South-East of Igatpuri. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai, which can seat just three people. At this superb height, the view is just marvellous. The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attract one’s attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Patta, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madan, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.

It usually takes 3 hours to reach the top from Bari and 4 from Indore. Soon after leaving Bari, a small stream is crossed followed soon after by a Hanuman temple. The route from behind this temple takes the hiker straight to the summit. There are three iron ladders along this route. There is a well near the last iron ladder as one approaches the top. Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough efforts have been taken to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. This is the most usual route that most of the trekkers take to climb Kalsubai, but at Offbeat we are going to descend via this route.

We will be ascending Kalsubai via Indore route; a less trudged route. It takes 4 hrs

from Indore to reach the top. It’s a completely raw route with no ladders, no

constructed steps but only a foot trail to make your trekking more exciting.

Reaching the top is a real satisfaction. Reaching a top of the Everest is but a special one! As far as Maharashtra is concerned, reaching the summit of Kalsubai, the Everest of Maharashtra, should also be a special one!

Peripheral sites:

Backwaters of Bhandardara

Forts seen: Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad  (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point for Punekars:
Shivaji Nagar , Near Sancheti Hospital  10:00pm on Saturday 22nd June 2013

10:15 pm : Departure
05:00 am : Reach the Base
05:30 am : Introduction, does and don’ts, breakfast
06:30 am : Start Ascent
11.00 am : Reach the top, Snacks, enjoy the view
12:30 pm : Start Descent
03:30 pm : Base, Lunch
05:15 pm : Departure for Pune

09:30 pm : Reach Pune

Contribution
Rs 1000/- per head.
 which includes
Travelling from Pune to Pune  by private vehicle
Breakfast, Lunch and evening tea.

For registration kindly transfer Rs 1000/-  per head in the following A/c

Bank : Union Bank of India
Account No :  369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
A/c Type : Saving a/c
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBINO536911

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Mandatory articles
TORCH
Identity proof
Water atleast 3 liters (Must)
Ready to eat dry food stuff
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes

Recommended
Windcheaters,
Personal medicines,
Cap
Scarf

Instructions :
Ø  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, it might be too cold atop.
Ø  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek ) Action trekking.
Ø  Keep the baggage light, Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas. Carry proper bag pack, with all the zips working and no damaged strands.

Gallery : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4226294138559&set=a.4226293538544.174528.1321443894&type=1&theater

Registration or queries:

Priti  : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
Zeenat : 9850193039

Email ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri