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Kalsubai Summit
Bhandardara · Sahyadri, Maharashtra“Stand on the roof of Maharashtra at sunrise.”
1 Day
Duration
1,646 m
Altitude
Max 15
Batch Size
4.9 (482)
Rating
The Expedition
Overview
At 1,646 metres, Kalsubai is the highest peak in Maharashtra — the 'Everest of the Sahyadris'. This night-start trek takes you up ancient iron ladders bolted into the rock face, through monsoon clouds, to a summit temple where the sunrise turns the entire Bhandardara valley gold beneath your feet.
- Sunrise from the highest point in Maharashtra
- Famous iron ladder climbs on exposed rock
- 360° views of Bhandardara dam & Alang-Madan-Kulang range
- Kalsubai Devi temple at the summit
- Authentic village breakfast at Bari base village
Meeting point: Kasara Railway Station, 01:00 AM (pickup available from Pune & Mumbai)
Know Your Mountain
The climb, graded
750 m
Elevation gain
6.6 km
Trail distance
12 – 55 years
Age range
Max 15
Batch size
Fitness check: Able to walk 6–7 km with steep ascents. Beginner-friendly with basic fitness.
Hour by Hour
Your route plan
11:30 PM
Depart from Pune / Mumbai
Board our AC tempo traveller. Introductions, briefing and a quick nap on the highway.
02:30 AM
Reach Bari village
Chai and light snacks at the base village. Gear check and headlamp distribution.
03:00 AM
Begin night ascent
Trek through farmlands and forest patches under starlight, guided by our leaders.
04:30 AM
The iron ladders
The signature section — four ladder climbs bolted into the rock face. Leaders assist at every step.
06:00 AM
Summit sunrise
Reach the Kalsubai temple before first light. Watch the Sahyadris wake up beneath you.
08:00 AM
Descend to Bari
Golden-hour photographs, then a steady descent back to the village.
10:30 AM
Village breakfast
Hot pithla-bhakri and chai cooked by a local family. Certificates and group photo.
04:00 PM
Reach home
Drop-off at Pune / Mumbai with memories for a lifetime.
Expedition Kit
Gear & provisions
What's included
- AC transport from Pune/Mumbai & back
- Certified trek leader (1 per 8 trekkers)
- Village breakfast & evening chai
- First-aid kit & oxygen support
- All permits & entry fees
- Summit certificate
Not included
- Lunch on return journey
- Personal expenses & tips
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Travel insurance (available as add-on)
Pack your gear
Trekking shoes with good grip2 litres of waterRain jacket / ponchoEnergy bars & electrolytesPersonal medicinesTorch or headlampExtra pair of clothesCap & sunscreenValid ID proofSmall backpack (20–30L)
From the Trail
Moments captured
Meet Your Guide
Led by the best
RP
Your expedition leader
Rohan Patil
Senior Trek Leader · AMC Certified
7y
Experience
240
Treks led
“I've summited Kalsubai 80+ times and the sunrise still gives me goosebumps. Every single time.”
Trail Verdicts
What trekkers say
4.9
Based on 482 verified adventurers
AS
Aditi Sharma
Jun 2026 · Verified trekker
“The ladder section sounds scary but the leaders literally hold your hand through it. Sunrise was unreal — worth every step of the 3 AM start.”
KJ
Kunal Joshi
Jun 2026 · Verified trekker
“Third trek with LTA. Punctual pickup, great pacing, and the pithla-bhakri breakfast at the base village is a 10/10 experience by itself.”
MI
Megha Iyer
May 2026 · Verified trekker
“Beautifully organised. Only wish the group photo stop at the summit was longer — it gets crowded after sunrise. Go with these folks, they start early for a reason.”
Before You Ask
Good to know
Absolutely. Kalsubai is graded Moderate mainly for the ladder sections, where our leaders assist every trekker individually. Hundreds of first-timers summit with us every season.
From
₹1,199/ person
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