KALSUBAI MONSOON TREK

Information

• Trip Name: Kalsubai Monsoon Trek
• Time: 2 days 1 night
• Difficulty: Medium
• Endurance: Medium

Kalsubai monsoon trek is a highly popular trekking route for adventure lovers who like to challenge themselves with a trek during the monsoons. The popularity of the trek lies in the beauty of the hills and the scenic beauty surrounding it during monsoon. If you want to bathe yourself in the moist monsoon air as you climb the lush green hill, you can go for the Kalsubai monsoon night trek from Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, and other locations surrounding the region.

Kalsubai is the highest peak in the Sahyadri mountain range, making it the highest point in Maharashtra. With the height of 5,400 ft, the peak is often referred to as the “Everest of Maharashtra”. Kalsubai is fairly common trekking and recreation point for locals as well as tourists, especially during the monsoon season.

The popular peak is situated in Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary and attracts nature and wildlife lovers across the year. The trek will make you experience nature’s best as you pass through beautiful streams, steep valleys surrounding your trail, and lush green forests that come alive during the monsoon. Although some sections of the trek include a steep climb, you will have access to ladders and carved steps that make your climb easier. Unlike other highly adventurous treks, you do not need to be a seasoned trekker to go for the Kalsubai trek.

Once you reach the top, you get to witness the extremely beautiful scenery around you comprising of lush green forests and hills that have bloomed in the monsoon. The Kalsubai peak also has a Hanuman temple that attracts numerous devotees all year round.

As it is the highest peak in the state, Kalsubai provides you with a view to die for! Once you reach your destination after a highly fulfilling climb, you can see a range of hills, plateaus, and reservoirs from the top. Some of the major forts that can be seen to the north of the peak include Harihargad, Ramshej, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Brahmagiri, Bahula, Kavnai, and Tringalwadi. To the east of the peak, you can spot Vishramgad and Aundh, while to the west you will find Alang, Kulang, Madangad, and Ratangad. To the south of the hill, you will be able to witness the beautiful Harishchandragad, Pabhargad, and Ghanchakkar.

Also, you can witness the entire Bhandardara region from the top of Kalsubai. This is the advantage you get when you climb the highest peak in Maharashtra. Please note that if you are going for the Kalsubai night trek, it is advisable to be careful and arrive at the base location after having a good night’s sleep.

Also, do not assume night treks at Kalsubai to be less beautiful than the day treks. Especially in the monsoon, trekking through the wilderness in the still of the night adds to the thrill and adrenaline rush of scaling the Mount Everest of Maharashtra!