Sandhan Valley one of The Hardest Trek in Ahmednagar

Sandhan Valley is a hill fort and extremely a hard trek which is situated in Ahmednagar district at the base village of Sandhan. The height of Sandhan Valley fort is 4000 feet, i.e., 1219 meters high above sea level.Sandhan Valley is one of the favourite destination to visit in Mansoon season along with nearby places like Kalsubai shikhar, Bramhagiri, Anjeneri, Harihar gad,Raigad etc.

History of Sandhan Valley Fort

Sandhan Valley is a wonder of nature & pearl in the Western Ghats of Sahyadri. Because of the awesome rainfall in this area, there is a solid river along the hill.
The decayed nature of the water sliding through the rocks for quite a long time driving the formation of delightful regular caves at Sandhan Valley.
Because of this, in spite of the fact that the stream is 7–8 feet wide, at a few focuses we can see rocks standing out together from the upper side. The Goliath rocks found around the hollows have added to its common magnificence.

After summer, when waterfalls begin, the hot rocks interact with the chilly raindrops and this creates breaks.

From Samrad town inside 10 minutes lies the valley of Shadows, i.e., Sandhan Valley. When we enter the cave, the rock patches appear to be shutting upon us.
Eventually the wide way disappears and one needs to pass through deep water. In this part of Sandhan Valley, the river is 10 feet wide with 150 feet high tides fixes on both sides.
At one point, the rock patches begin joining together to structure lovely common structures. An additional 30 minutes of trekking brings you to the edge of the valley. From here we can have impressive views of various rock organized in a straight line.

In the wake of seeing this wonderful views we begin our adventure to the base of the valley which takes around 1 to 1.5 hour, on arriving at the base we are invited by a 45 feet rock patch standing tall and organized by time and civic establishments.
Rappelling method is utilized to push this rock patch. In the wake of completing the process of rappelling, we proceed with our trip through the rock path, from where again at 2 spots we discover 8 to 9 feet (2.74 m) tall rocks which must be sliding used the rappelling strategy.

Going further, at one point tremendous wall like rocks limits the way. Here we require not to climb the rocks rather we have to plummet rock fixes inside the holes of rocks one individual at once can slide, packs can be dropped under with the help of rope.
In the wake of completing this rock patch, we reach to the plain surface. After a 4 -5 hours strolls from rocks fixes, the plain surface offers an important view.

At one point the stream meets the lake, the plain surface at this spot can be used for night stop for the trekkers from where one can also see the shaft top. Additionally, we have to move down the hill to reach the lake.

After an additional 15 minutes towards the right, we can see a little lake which meets the river. From this spot we can reach the Karoli Ghat. On the off chance that we keep strolling for an additional 2 hours, we reach Worpad Dhangarwadi.
There is a fitting engine street from Worpad from where a 30 minutes ride will take you to the base town of Ajoba Fort in Dehane Village.

Read more about Sandhan Valley

Time to reach the top
It takes around 2 to 3 hours to reach the fort from the base village, Samrad.

Minimum Duration
1 day.

Best time to visit the fort
As it is an adventurous trek, any time you can visit the fort.

Water Availability
Water is available only during rainy season, otherwise water is not available on the fort.

Accommodation Availability
No, shelter is not available on the fort. But around 20 people can stay in the school of Samrad village.
Places to visit on the Sandhan Valley Fort
rock cut patches, bastions, ponds, water cisterns, fortification.

Let’s find How to reach to Sandhan Valley Fort

Way from Pune to Sandhan Valley Fort

Pune Sandhan Valley to By Bus

From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Igatpuri, distance between Pune to Igatpuri are 240 kilometers, and then go to Bhandardara by the Igatpuri – Ghoti, from Ghoti to Bhanadardara buses are available.
From Bhandardara to Shendi village is only 1 km away, then you can go to Ghatgar colony,which is 22 kilometers from Shendi village, from Ghatgar colony the road to the left will take you to Samrad.

Pune Sandhan Valley to By Train

From Pune junction there are trains available to Igatpuri station,Pune junction to Igatpuri is around 240 kilometers, and then go to Bhanadardara by the Igatpuri – Ghoti, from Ghoti to Bhanadardara buses are available, and then follow the same route from Bhandardara mentioned above.

Pune Sandhan Valley to By Road

Route of Pune to Sandhan Valley Fort
Pune – Shivajinagar – Khadki – Nashik Phata – Bosari – Chakan – Rajgurunagar – Peth – Narayangaon – Otur – Padalne – Sandhan Valley Fort.

Way from Mumbai to Sandhan Valley Fort

Mumbai Sandhan Valley to By Bus

From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses or trains available to Igatpuri, distance between Mumbai to Igatpuri are 121 kilometers, and then go to Bhanadardara by the Igatpuri – Ghoti, from Ghoti to Bhanadardara buses are available.
From Bhandardara to Shendi village is only 1 km away,then you can go to Ghatgar colony,which is 22 kilometers from Shendi village,from Ghatgar colony the road to the left will take you to Samrad.

Mumbai Sandhan Valley to By Train

From Mumbai there are trains available to Igatpuri, from Mumbai to Igatpuri is around 121 kilometers, and then go to Bhanadardara by the Igatpuri – Ghoti, from Ghoti to Bhanadardara buses are available, and then follow the same route from Bhandardara mentioned above.

Mumbai Sandhan Valley to By Road

Route of Mumbai to Sandhan Valley fort
Mumbai – Thane West – Bhiwandi – Padgha – Asangaon – Khardi – Igatpuri – Ghoti – Bhandardara – Shendi – Ghatghar Colony – Samrad – Sandhan Valley Fort.

Places to visit nearby the Sandhan Valley Fort

Karoli Ghat

It is the cleanest amongst the cleanest, untouched and quiet beaches in India. This is on the grounds that many individuals think about this beach, which makes it like a covered fortune midsection.
Then again, this changing as this beach is more and more turning into a group pleaser amongst the Mumbaikars. You will discover a large measure of guests running on the weekends.
The beach is crushing way’s best at ahead of schedule mornings and just after the sunset. The sound of the leaves affecting combined with the waves is at the beach makes a superb beach.

On the off chance that you are going with children, then you have to also visit the small stop near to the beach. There are a few exercises for you to be grateful for. You can ride a camel or a stallion truck. There is parasailing too for brave persons.
You can watch bigger ships passing by and watercraft are coming back to their town travelling through the river. There are few forts close to the beach, one is flooded in the ocean and another is spotted at the north edge of the beach. Kelwa Beach is overall joined by Rail and Road Transport.

Shitladevi Temple

In the wake of going back from Sandhan valley, once we achieve the lake a 15 minutes walk will take us to the point where the lake meets the river couch. From here we can leave the river overnight boardinghouse in the hill to reach Karoli Ghat. This course takes 2 to 3 hours to reach Samrad.
In the wake of moving to Karoli Ghat, one can see a reproduction of Konkan Kada from Harishchandragad. In the wake of climbing an alternate 2 rock patches, we reach Samrad Plateau.
Further, amongst our way to Karoli Ghat at the rear, we can see Ajoba Hill & Seeta Palna. What’s more, in the wake of arriving at the level we can also see Ratangad & khutta hill. From this level, it takes 15 minutes to reach Samrad Village.