Camping in Sandhan Valley combines adventure with the awe of nature. Once you set up camp, the real magic unfolds as night falls. Gather around the campfire to share stories and enjoy delicious meals while the sky transforms into a stunning canvas of stars. With minimal light pollution, stargazing here is extraordinary— watching the best milkyway in maharashtra becomes a mesmerizing experience. This perfect blend of Short trekking, camping, and celestial wonder creates unforgettable memories in the heart of nature. (AGE GROUP 16 - 35 yrs)
Cost for Camping & Trek
- Cost with transport: Rs. 2699/- per person. (Mumbai To Mumbai Private AC Bus)
- Cost With transport Rs. 2099/- per person. (Kasara To Kasara By Private Jeeps)
- Cost with transport: Rs. 2699/- per person. (Pune To Pune Private AC Bus)
- Cost without transport: Rs. 1699/- per person. (Base Village)
- Stargazing & camping under the cleariest skies of Maharashtra
- Camping at Samrad Village.
- Observe deep sky objects & constellations from a telescope
- Trek to the Grand Canyon of India : Sandhan Valley
- To & Fro transfers from Mumbai in a private AC bus
EX-KASARAKasara to Kasara By Jeep
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Kasara to Kasara By Jeep
DAY 1
12:30pm (Saturday) : Participants have to board this train from below mentioned stations
12:30 CSMT - KASARA Train
12:37pm Byculla
12:43pm Dadar
12:50pm Kurla
12:54pm Ghatkopar
13:06pm Mulund
13:12pm Mulund
13:12pm Thane
13:28pm Dombivli
14:47pm Kasara (Meet our Team Leader at Kasara)
15:00 pm: We proceed to Samrad from Kasara by Private Jeeps
06:30 pm: let your soul feel the beautiful sunset near the waterfront with majestic views & later proceed to our camping location followed by evening snacks
08:30 pm: – Settle down and enjoy the cold breeze with some fun games.
10:30pm: - Taste the yummy Veg/Jain delicious meal in dim light ambiance of the campsite. Post dinner its our Campfire time! Its time to unfold your own life and know others life as well. Goodnight & rest for sometime
03:00 am: – Its time to start our milkyway watching & a short stargazing session - enjoy the beautiful night sky. Our team leaders will help you taking photos of the Milkyway.
DAY 2
06:30 am: Wake up! Have some freshly made Poha and a hot cup of tea to gear up for the day ahead. The adventures have just begun!
07:30 am: Begin the trek into the Grand Canyon of India - Sandhan Valley!
01:30 pm: Back to the base village, freshen up and have lunch.
03:00 pm: Board the Jeep and head to Kasara.
06:00 pm: Mumbai people will reach Kasara & board Train to their respective station.
08:30 pm: Reach back home after having made a truckload full of everlasting memories! Adios! Back to the mundane city life. Until next time, Bhatakna! :)
EX-MUMBAIMumbai to Mumbai By AC Bus
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Mumbai to Mumbai By AC Bus
AC BUS DEPARTURE FROM MUMBAI
You can board our private AC bus from your nearest pickup point. Bus timings are shared below for convenience: (Departure Day : Saturday)
- 10:00 am: Borivali (National Park gate)
- 10:30 am: Andheri (Hanuman Rd bus stop)
- 11:00 am: Everard Nagar (near Sion Station)
- 11:15 am: Chembur (Nalanda bus stop)
- 11:30 am: Bhandup Pumping Station
- 11:50 am: Thane (Teen Haath Naka)
- 12:30 pm: Kalyan bypass (Travels stop)
02:30 pm: We’ll take a washroom & lunch break at a Foodhub (near Asangaon).
06:00 pm: Stop at the spectacular & expansive Bhandardara (Arthur Lake) to witness a magnificent sunset right by the waters, surrounded by majestic mountain peaks in the heart of the Sahyadris!
08:30 pm: Reach the base village - Samrad & have dinner (All meals will be prepared by our local hosts. Although it may not be the fanciest food you’ll ever have - it surely will be wholesome and served with love!)
09:30 pm: Later, we’ll proceed to the campsite and allot the tents
10:00 pm: We’ll finally settle down and hope that Mother Nature blesses us with a night sky so blissful that we may have to pinch ourselves to believe that it's not a dream!! We’ll commence the stargazing session (approx 2 hrs) under the guidance of experts equipped with high-end lasers, D-SLR cameras & telescopes!
01:00 am: Unwind at the campsite with a breathtaking view of the universe, some hot Barbeque, warmth of a bonfire, new friends and peaceful music - isn’t that the definition of a perfect night? :)
INCLUDED TODAY: Sunset at Bhandardara (Arthur Lake) + Stargazing along with telescopes & astronomer + Camping in tents along with foam mattress + Dinner & Bonfire
06:30 am: Wake up! Have some freshly made Poha and a hot cup of tea to gear up for the day ahead. The adventures have just begun!
07:30 am: Begin the trek into the Grand Canyon of India - Sandhan Valley!
01:30 pm: Back to the base village, freshen up and have lunch.
03:00 pm: Board the bus and head to Mumbai / Pune
05:00 pm: We’ll take a washroom break & snacks break at a Foodhub (near Igatpuri).
09:30 pm: Reach back home after having made a truckload full of everlasting memories! Adios! Back to the mundane city life. Until next time, Bhatakna! :)
INCLUDED TODAY:120ft Rappelling (optional, if opted) & trek to Sandhan Valley a.k.a Valley of Shadows + Breakfast & Lunch
What is included in the tour
- Tents along with mattresses on 3 Sharing ( limited Double sharing at extra cost)
- Private Jeeps from Kasara (Mumbai)
- AC Bus from Mumbai.
- AC Bus from Pune.
- Veg/Jain Meals during Camping 1 Snacks, 1 Dinner (Maharashtrian Thali), 1 Breakfast (Poha & Tea), 1 Lunch (Maharashtrian Thali)
- Bonfire evening
- Offbeat & crowd free experience
- Short Trek to Sandhan Valley
- Rappelling charges & equipment's
- Team Captain
What is NOT included in the tour
- Soft drinks, beverages
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
- Personal & Adventure Insurance
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the "Inclusions" column
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Train tickets till Kasara to & fro is not included
- Ready to eat food
- Blanket & Pillow
- Jacket/Sweatshirt
- 2 Liters of Water.
- Snacks.
- Bag
- A Good pair of shoe.
- Extra pair of clothes
This is a complete offbeat experience in remote area with very limited resources but we try our best to provide utmost good services but please dont expect any kind of luxury. (Join Alibaug beach camping for a premium & Party experience)
Visibility of Milkyway depends on various factors such as cloud conditions, weather change etc & none of the team members or Bhatakna will be responsible for any such scenario & refund request won’t be entertained.
Milkyway is a huge band & cannot be witnessed by telescopes. Milkyway is witnessed through naked eye itself but Phone/Camera can capture the original colors of milkyway easily & we will be helping you capture that while human eyes are not as sensitive as camera & we can see less lights & colours than the camera but definitely Milkyway band is visible by our naked eye & its an utmost beautiful sight.
All photos/videos captured by Bhatakna are our exclusive property and may be used for promotional purposes. Clients cannot use the content commercially without written permission.
3 Washrooms are available at a walking distance of 15 minutes from the Campsite as we will camping open in the outdoors.
WhatsApp group will be formed a night before & all these details will be posted
Trek schedule is subject to change/delay due to unavoidable circumstances like Vehicle break down, Extreme rush during the Trek, overall group speed and Bhatakna is not responsible for the delay.
Food provided on all local treks are local delicacies prepared by the local villagers in the remote areas of Maharashtra.
If any natural calamity happens or any accident , death , illness occurred Bhatakna or organizers are not responsible for any loss.
Age group is strictly 18-35yrs. If people of above or below that age group register in that case 3% will be charged in refund amount.
This is a complete offbeat experience in remote area with very limited resources but we try our best to provide utmost good services but please dont expect any kind of luxury. (Join Alibaug beach camping for a premium & Party experience)
Visibility of Milkyway depends on various factors such as cloud conditions, weather change etc & none of the team members or Bhatakna will be responsible for any such scenario & refund request won’t be entertained.
Milkyway is a huge band & cannot be witnessed by telescopes. Milkyway is witnessed through naked eye itself but Phone/Camera can capture the original colors of milkyway easily & we will be helping you capture that while human eyes are not as sensitive as camera & we can see less lights & colours than the camera but definitely Milkyway band is visible by our naked eye & its an utmost beautiful sight.
All photos/videos captured by Bhatakna are our exclusive property and may be used for promotional purposes. Clients cannot use the content commercially without written permission.
3 Washrooms are available at a walking distance of 15 minutes from the Campsite as we will camping open in the outdoors.
WhatsApp group will be formed a night before & all these details will be posted
Trek schedule is subject to change/delay due to unavoidable circumstances like Vehicle break down, Extreme rush during the Trek, overall group speed and Bhatakna is not responsible for the delay.
Food provided on all local treks are local delicacies prepared by the local villagers in the remote areas of Maharashtra.
If any natural calamity happens or any accident , death , illness occurred Bhatakna or organizers are not responsible for any loss.
Age group is strictly 18-35yrs. If people of above or below that age group register in that case 3% will be charged in refund amount.
