04/01/2023
Trek Date: Saturday, 14 January, 2023
(Bus leaves Ghatkopar at 10:00 PM on Friday, 13 January, 2023)
Trek Cost: Rs. 1,499 per person
Trek Grade: Medium
Trek Duration: 6 hours (3.5 hours ascent, 2.5 hours descent)
Base Village: Baari (Akole Taluka, Ahmednagar District)
Height: 5,400 feet above mean sea level (MSL) (actual climb: 3,100 feet since the base village is at 2,300 feet MSL)
Trek Highlights:
- Kalsubai is the highest peak in Maharashtra
- Kalsubai Temples - one midway and one on the summit
- Magnificent view of the backwaters of Bhandardara 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, Vishramgad, Bitangad. To the west are Alang, Madan, Kulang, Ratangad (south-west). To the south, Pabargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.
- One has to climb 7 ladders to reach the top