DifficultyModerate
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
Max Altitude5,400 ft (1,646m)
Starting Price₹1,999/person
Best SeasonOctober – February
RegionAhmednagar District, Maharashtra
Trek Highlights
- Overnight camp at 5,000 ft — cold, clear, and spectacular
- Summit Kalsubai at sunrise for the best possible light and visibility
- Wake up above the clouds on a clear winter morning
- Campfire at 4,500 ft with views over the entire western Sahyadri
- Maharashtra's highest peak with summit camping privilege
Itinerary
06:00 AM
Day 1: Depart Mumbai
10:00 AM
Arrive Bari village. Lunch and rest
02:00 PM
Begin ascent (afternoon, cool temperature)
05:00 PM
Reach camp spot near summit. Tent setup
06:00 PM
Sunset from near-summit viewpoint. Dinner
05:00 AM
Day 2: Wake up and summit push for sunrise
06:00 AM
Kalsubai summit at sunrise — most spectacular views
08:00 AM
Breakfast at camp. Pack up
10:00 AM
Descent
01:00 PM
Reach base. Lunch and depart
05:00 PM
Arrive Mumbai
What's Included
Included ✓
- Transport return
- Guide
- All meals (Day 1 lunch to Day 2 lunch)
- Tents, mats, blankets
- Campfire
Not Included ✗
- Sleeping bag (strongly recommended)
- Personal gear
Frequently Asked Questions
How cold does it get?
November–January temperatures at 5,000 ft can drop to 4–8°C at night. A warm sleeping bag is essential.
Is the sunrise worth it?
Absolutely — watching the Sahyadri emerge from pre-dawn darkness from Maharashtra's highest point is an experience trekkers repeatedly call life-changing.