Max Altitude: 5400 ft
Region: Kalusbai Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Highlight of the trek: Sunrise experience from highest peak of Maharashtra
Views: AMK fort, Ratangad, Katrabai, Ajoba & Kalsubai-Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary.
Day 0: 9:00 PM Start your journey from Pune(Multiple pickup points)
Day 1: 2:00 AM Trek Briefing, Introduction to climbing equipments and ascent towards highest peak of Maharashtra begins.
Day 1: 6:00 AM Reach top of the peak, witness sunrise from the highest peak of Maharashtra.
Day 1: 7:00 AM Have breakfast, start descending back to base village.
Day 1: 12:30 PM Trek ends here, have lunch and start return journey towards Pune
From Mumbai
Day 0: Board Kasara train from Mumbai (Details will be communicated)
Day 0: Reach Kasara station & travel to base village in Jeep
Day 1: 2:30 AM Introduction, Trek briefing & trek to the highest peak of Maharashtra begins.
Day 1: 6:00 AM Reach Summit, witness one of the most beautiful surises from top
Day 1: 7:00 AM Breakfast & descend to the village
Day 1: 10:30 AM Trek ends here, have lunch and departure towards Kasara
Day 0: 9:00 PM Start your journey from Pune(Multiple pickup points)
Day 1: 2:00 AM Trek Briefing, Introduction to climbing equipments and ascent towards highest peak of Maharashtra begins.
Day 1: 6:00 AM Reach top of the peak, witness sunrise from the highest peak of Maharashtra.
Day 1: 7:00 AM Have breakfast, start descending back to base village.
Day 1: 12:30 PM Trek ends here, have lunch and start return journey towards Pune
Kalsubai peak is a highly sought-after trekking destination in the Sahyadri region,standing as the highest peak in Maharashtra at 5,400 feet. Its accessibility from both Mumbai and Pune makes it a popular choice among trekkers. The trek features a stunning blend of natural landscapes, including waterfalls, forests, and grasslands, along with historic forts.
At the summit lies the Kalsubai Temple, which attracts visitors from nearby villages year-round, who come to seek blessings from Kalsubai Devi. Legend has it that a young girl named Kalsubai lived in the mountains, known for her healing abilities and her assistance in village activities. One day, she ascended the peak and never returned, prompting the construction of a small temple at her home on the mountainside, followed by the main temple at the summit.
The trek to Kalsubai offers breathtaking views of several notable forts, including Alang, Madan, and Kulang. For experienced trekkers, these routes present a challenging adventure, and on clear days, one can see other prominent forts like Harishchandragad, and Ratangad. Many choose to combine these treks for an even greater experience.
Kalsubai is also famous for night trekking, with many trekkers arriving to witness spectacular sunrises. The Kalsubai trek, located within the Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary, is well-equipped with steel railings,chains, and ladders at difficult climbing sections, making it a manageable yet thrilling adventure.
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