Climbing the Highest Peak of Maharashtra - KALSUBAI PEAK(5400 ft)✌
Kalsubai Peak is the mountain having Maharashtra’s highest peak situated in Akola, Ahmednagar district. Kalsubai trek is one of the must visit trekking destinations in Maharashtra.
Every year, thousands of trekkers perform Kalsubai trek to reach the top of Kalsubai peak. You don’t need any types of equipment to trek on this mountain, simply strong will is needed to trek on this rugged hilly steep terrain!
The name is derived from a temple of Kalsubai, which is located at the top of the peak.
Best time to visit Kalsubai Peak is June to August for Monsoon Trek, September to October for flower trek & November to May for Night Treks.
The path to the peak is very beautiful passing through water front, muddy region going through scenic beauty all around.
"It will surely be testing your stamina to reach the top".
During monsoon, it is heaven & and is covered with fog and has strong winds blowing. But the best time to visit is during September just after monsoon when there are thousands of wild flowers blooming everywhere and the climate is just perfect for a trek.
The top view from the peak is mesmerizing & breath taking, the view is just the dream of every trek lover.
Kalsubai trek has three ladders which have been installed by locals to make the trekking route till Mount Kalsubai easy. When trekkers reach the carved steps and later ladder from Bari Village you would have covered 1/3rd of the trek.
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| Pics clicked on July 2016 |
Kalsubai peak has the height of 1646 meters (or 5400 feets) located in northern Sahyadri mountain range. It is popularly called as Everest of the Maharashtra.
Every year, thousands of trekkers perform Kalsubai trek to reach the top of Kalsubai peak. You don’t need any types of equipment to trek on this mountain, simply strong will is needed to trek on this rugged hilly steep terrain!
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| Kalsubai Temple |
The name is derived from a temple of Kalsubai, which is located at the top of the peak.
Best time to visit Kalsubai Peak is June to August for Monsoon Trek, September to October for flower trek & November to May for Night Treks.
The path to the peak is very beautiful passing through water front, muddy region going through scenic beauty all around.
"It will surely be testing your stamina to reach the top".
During monsoon, it is heaven & and is covered with fog and has strong winds blowing. But the best time to visit is during September just after monsoon when there are thousands of wild flowers blooming everywhere and the climate is just perfect for a trek.
The top view from the peak is mesmerizing & breath taking, the view is just the dream of every trek lover.
Kalsubai trek has three ladders which have been installed by locals to make the trekking route till Mount Kalsubai easy. When trekkers reach the carved steps and later ladder from Bari Village you would have covered 1/3rd of the trek.
After all the ladders are over 2/3rd of the trek is over. After a decent walk on plateau you will reach the final ladder till Kalsubai summit. Trekking Kalsubai peak takes about 3-4 hours and can be very tiring hence carry enough food and water.
Trekkers can also take a night trek in winter and enjoy the sunrise at Kalsubai.
Difficulty level - Moderate, there are steel rails, ladders were it is difficult to climb.Also it has steep slope & passes through muddy patch in order to reach the peak. It take around 3-4 hours to reach the top.
Route :
By Train : Catch local train from Mumbai to Kasara & get down to kasara. Once reaching there you will find buses & Shared taxis plying to Bari village(which is the base village) from there the trekking starts.
By Road : Most preferred way is by road as you will find less public transport. The best route to reach kalsubai is Mumbai - Kalyan - Asangaon - Sakurli - Ghatgar - Bhandardara - Bari - Kalsubai.
1. Bhandardara Dam, located 6 km away.
2. Arthur Lake: The clear and placid lake is bounded by thick canopied forests of the Sahyadri hills. The Lake gets its water from the Pravara River. It also attracts one's attention from the summit.
Umbrella falls are formed as water from the Arthur is released periodically to drain downstream.
To the north of the mountain range forts such as Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri can be seen. To the east one can spot Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.
