The valley is located near the toughest range trek and bhandar dara region. The base village is Samrad the best way to get to Sandhan valley or Samrad village is private vehicle as the connectivity by public transport is very low.
The valley is magnificent is a feat for the eyes. The gorge gates narrow and boulders get bigger as are proceeds in the valley. At one point the only way to go ahead is rappelling. It takes about 7 to 8 hours of trekking to get in and out of Valley of Shadows
The trek to valley is definitely challenging and requires high level of endurance. This trek is a must for all adventurous people.
#FactFile
Odyssey Type: One Night Two Days
Difficulty Level: Medium
Endurance Level: High
Route: Pune – Nashik Phata – Bhandardara–Samrad – Bhandardara – Nashik Phata – Pune
Distance From Pune: 200 Kms
Region: Bhandardara
#Itinerary
Saturday 18 March 2023
05:00 Departure from Pune
09:00 Reach Samrad – Breakfast Enroute
09:30 Start the trek
12:00 Lunch Break (packed lunch)
16:30 Reach base & tea and pitch tents
20:00 Have dinner.
21:00 Light Out
Sunday 19 March 2023
06:00 Wakeup Call
06:30 Tea & Breakfast
11:30 Reach Samrad
12:00 Start return journey to Pune
17:00 Arrival at Pune – Lunch en route
#Thingstocarry
Mandatory
1) Water 2 liters or more
2) Good Rucksack with rain cover
3) Personal Medicines if any
4) ID Proof
5) Non disposable plate, spoon & bowl.
6) Bedding (Carry mat + Sleeping Bag)
7) Torch
Optional
1) Dry foods like: Chikki, Chocolates and cakes etc.
2) Extra Pair of clothes & sleepers/ floaters
3) Rain protection / wind cheater/ cap / scarf as per the weather.
4) Hand Towel
5) Sunscreen lotion / face wash
6) Camera or Binoculars
#Charges
Rs. 3499 per person (including 5% GST)
Inclusions
1) Travel by a private non AC bus.
2) Breakfast, Lunch & high tea on both days and dinner on day one
3) Adventure Experts & Leaders
4) First aid kit.
5) Safety & Tested Equipment
6) 5% Government Service Tax
7) Personal Entry, Toll & Parking etc
8) Tent accommodation – two sharing
Exclusions
1) Personal orders of Tea, coffee, Cold Drinks, Mineral Water, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc.
2) Personal expenditure of any kind.
3) Insurance Coverage.
4) Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
5) Any other charges not specifically mentioned in “Fee Includes”
#RegistrationNPayment
Step 1: Contact: Call us on +91 9764384221 for seat availability.
Step 2: Payment: You have for options to pay us: (a) Online Transfer, (b) UPI, (c) GooglePay, PhonePe (d) Cheque.
Step 3: Fill the Enrolment Form Once transaction is complete, please fill the Enrolment form
Step 4: Confirmation: You will receive communication (Email/ Text/ WhatsApp) from us regarding your booking details and additional information regarding the trip.
Online Transfer:
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Branch: Hingne Khurd
IFSC / RTGS: HDFC0000825
A/C Name: Zenith Odysseys
A/C Type: Current Account
A/c Number: 50200005722253
UPI Address: ZenithOdysseys@HDFCBank
GooglePay, PhonePe: +91 97643 84221
Cheque: can be drawn in favor of Zenith Odysseys
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