About
Sandhan Valley
Sandhan
valley is known Valley of Shadows in a magnificent location in the mighty
Sahyadri range. This splendid water carved valleys in about 200ft deep. This
eco-region is located near Samrad village, on the west side of beautiful
Bhandardara region. This beautiful valleys is surrounded with mighty Alang,
Madan & Kulang also known as AMK, Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai mountain
ranges. Deep rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range
simply looks amazing. At some places its width is less than 3 ft due to which at
some places the rays of sun are unable to reach the rocky floor, which is why
it’s called valley of shadow. To reach the end of canyon you have cross 2-3
water pools, where water level changes according to seasons. in winter one can
expect the level up to waist & in summer it may be enough to wet your knee
height. At the end of the valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs &
deep valleys. This is called Sandhan Valley trek. (You don’t need any special
trekking equipment up to this point)
From
that point ahead to reach the base of Sandhan Valley & Karoli Ghat you have
to rappel 3-4 small rappelling patches. This patch is relatively tough and one
should cross this patch under experts’ guidance. From base camp its takes
approximately 4 hrs trek to reach back to Samrad Village via Karoli Ghat.
P.S. Sandhan Valleys is not accessible during June to October
due to heavy rainfall in this region.
Best time to visit Sandhan Valley is November to May
(winter is always best for treks, floral beauty with green landscapes with
great atmosphere. In hot summer if you
want some chill out with adventure, Sandhan Valley & Bhandardara backwater
is best place to visit)
Getting there:
Base Village – Samrad Village
From Nashik –
Total distance – 90Kms (Approx)
The route runs as – Nashik – Ghoti – Bhandardara – Shendi Village – Panjare –
Udhawne – Ghatghar Dam – Samrad Village
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