Great Sahyadris Trail
Rs. 18500 per personOverview
Beyond Adventure
- Great Sahyadris Trail is an ambitious long-distance trekking route that traverses the entire length of the Western Ghats through Maharashtra, covering some of the most dramatic and ecologically significant terrain in the Sahyadri mountain range over a period of many weeks. Inspired by the great long-distance trails of the world such as the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, the Great Sahyadris Trail is an attempt to create a coherent, continuous trekking experience along the spine of the Western Ghats, connecting the fort sites, natural landmarks, wildlife sanctuaries, and cultural heritage of one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots.
- The Western Ghats, which form the backbone of peninsular India along a north-south axis, are recognized by UNESCO as a biodiversity hotspot of global significance, harboring an extraordinary concentration of endemic plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth. The range is also of immense cultural and historical importance, with hundreds of Maratha hill forts perched on its peaks and ridges, ancient trade routes crossing its passes, and communities of tribal peoples maintaining traditional lifestyles in its forests. The Great Sahyadris Trail aims to make this heritage accessible to trekkers while promoting conservation and sustainable tourism in the region.
- The route passes through several of Maharashtra's most important protected areas, including the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary, traversing different vegetation types from the dry deciduous forest of the northern Sahyadri to the wet evergreen forest of the southern Ghats. The ecological diversity encountered along the trail is extraordinary, with the transition between different forest types providing habitat for a remarkable variety of wildlife.
- The cultural encounters available along the Great Sahyadris Trail are equally rich, with the trail passing through villages of the Warli, Mahadeo Koli, Thakkar, and Konkani communities whose traditional cultures are deeply intertwined with the forest landscape of the Western Ghats. The hill forts that punctuate the route, from Harishchandragad in the north to the forts of the Raigad and Sindhudurg districts in the south, tell the story of the Maratha Empire and the broader history of medieval Maharashtra in a setting of incomparable natural beauty. The Great Sahyadris Trail is both a physical adventure and a journey through the natural and cultural heritage of one of India's most remarkable regions.
Duration: 1 Week
Month: June, July, August, September
Region: South India
Trek Difficulty: Easy
Trek fee: 18500
Max Altitude: 1646mts
Trek distance: 10km to over 20km
Best Period:
June to September
Stay:
Hotel, Overnight Tents
Railway Head:
Kasara Railway Station
Food:
All meals included except meals for road journey
Eligibility
WHO CAN JOIN
Age Requirement :
- Minimum Age: Minimum 9 till 55
- Experience: Having past experience of Trekking surely helps. If the participants have any medical condition, it is highly recommended to be consulted by doctor and also please inform us beforehand so we can arrange the logistics accordingly.
- Fitness: Good fitness is must
Fitness Criteria
- The Trekker should have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance by jogging in 35 minutes without stress or 10 km of distance in 80 minutes without stress.
- If the trekker prefers cycling he/she should be able to cycle 5 km of distance in 30 minutes.
- If the trekker wants to carry a backpack then he/she should be able to carry a 3-5 kg backpack.
- If a trekker's BMI is more or less than the normal range (18-29), please consult our Trek Coordinator before booking.
Journey Route
How to Reach
Pick-Up Information
It is essential for everyone to come to Kasara Railway station by 10 pm
From there our vehicles pick you up and rive you to Bari
Options to Reach
Other information is provided in itinerary
Timeline
Journey Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Kasara Railway Station. Drive to Bari.
Arrive at Kasara Railway Station by 10 pm. Our vehicles will pick you up and drive you to Bari. It is a 3 hour drive.
Day 2
Bari to Kalsubai to Lake Arthur
You will arrive at Bari by 1 am. Relax and take a brief power nap. Have breakfast by 6:30 am and start your trek to Kalsubai. You will reach Kalsubai Top by 11 am. We will trace our way back to Bari Village and have lunch by 1 pm. You will be picked up by our vehicles at 2 pm and we drive to Bhandardara Dam. We reach Muthkil Village at Lake Arthur by 3 pm. Spend the evening playing games and sit by the lake to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the plains. Have dinner and retire for the night. Overnight in tents.
Day 3
Drive to Pachnai. Trek to Kokankada.
After morning tea and breakfast, we drive to Pachnai village. it will take about 4 hours. Arrive by 1 pm and have lunch at Pachnai Village. We start the trek by 2:30 pm and we reach Kokankada by 5:30 pm. Have tea and relax. Settle in camps and have dinner. Overnight in tents.
Day 4
Trek to Harishchandragad. Drive to Samrud.
After tea and breakfast, we start our trek to the top. Its an easy 2 hours hike. We return and explore the caves, Harishchandragad temple and Kedareshwar shivling. Have refreshments by 12 pm and head back. Reach Pachnai by 2 pm and have lunch. We will then drive to Samrud. Arrive by 6pm, have tea followed by dinner. Overnight in tents.
Day 5
Trek from Samrud to Sandhan Valley and back.
After tea and breakfast we start the trek to Sandhan Valley from Samrud itself. We walk through a river gorge with high walls on either sides. Frequently you will rappel through waterfalls, descend huge boulders and walk through shoulder-deep water. We will reach the bottom of the valley by 3 pm and have lunch by the river. Reach Samrud by 7 pm after a steep climb. Have dinner and retire for the night. Overnight in tents.
Day 6
Trek from Samrud to Alang and Madan
We will start early today. We drive till the end of the road and start the trek to Alang by 6am. Have breakfast on the trail. We will trek to Alang top by 12pm and explore the area and soak in the beautiful views from the top. We will then rappel down to Madan base where we will break for lunch. We will trek to Madan top and reach there by 4pm. Have dinner at the camp and overnight in tents/caves.
Day 7
Trek from Madan to Ambevadi via Kulang. Drive to Kasara Railway Station.
Have tea and breakfast in the morning and descend back to Madan Base. We will continue our journey to Kulang Base and then climb to Kulang top by 11am and explore. We will descend another steep set of stairs to reach the Kulang base where we will break for lunch. We will continue our trek to Ambevadi and reach there by 4pm. Our vehicles will pick you up and drop you at Kasara Railway Station by 7-8pm.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Meals during Trek
- Safety Equipment
- Forest Permits/Camping Charges , if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- Services of a Trek Leader
- Trek guide, cook, helpers.
- Accommodation during the trek (Tents/Guesthouses)
- Transportation from Kasara Railway Station and back to the same
Excluded
- Meals during road journeys
- Cost of any kind of travel insurance
- Any expense of personal nature
- Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
- Portage of personal rucksacks
Safety Policies
Kids Guidelines
- • Junior Trekkers (Below 10) must have Parents/Guardian with them.
- • Trekkers between 15 to 18 years can come solo with the disclaimer form signed by parent/guardian.
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