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A red laterite rock ledge overlooking a deep green valley and distant ridgeline.
Peak Trek · Ahmednagar, Sahyadri

Kalsubai Peak Trek

The highest point in Maharashtra at 1,646 m, with ladder sections and a summit temple.

Bari, AhmednagarModerate–Difficult4.9(22 reviews)

Representative AURALIS trek photograph — not shot on this route.

Distance
12 km
Max altitude
1,646 m
Duration
One Day Trek
Best season
Monsoon & Winter
About this trek

What the day is actually like

Kalsubai is the highest peak in Maharashtra and the one most people want on their list. The route from Bari village climbs steadily with four sets of iron ladders bolted to the steeper rock steps, ending at a small temple on the summit. It is a genuine climb and the altitude gain is significant, so we treat it as our hardest one-day route: an early start, a firm turnaround time, and a fitness expectation we will discuss with you honestly before you book.

Itinerary

Hour by hour

  1. Depart Mumbai

    Overnight travel to Bari village for a sunrise summit.

  2. Base and briefing

    Tea, headtorch check and safety briefing.

  3. Begin the climb

    Ascent in the dark, with ladder sections en route.

  4. Summit at sunrise

    Time at the summit temple and the high point of the state.

  5. Descend

    Careful descent, breakfast at the base.

  6. Depart for Mumbai

    Afternoon return.

Timings are indicative and shift with weather, traffic and group pace.

Included
  • Return travel from the Mumbai pickup point
  • Trek leader and route guidance
  • Basic first aid support
  • Entry and forest permissions where applicable
  • Group photographs shared after the trek
Not included
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal medication
What to carry
  • 2–3 litres of water
  • Trekking or sports shoes with grip (no sandals)
  • Rain jacket or poncho during monsoon
  • Quick-dry clothing and one spare set
  • Personal medication and any prescriptions
  • Government photo ID
  • Power bank and a charged phone
  • A bag for carrying your own waste back
  • A headtorch with fresh batteries (mandatory)
  • A warm layer for the summit
Safety notes for this route
  • Trek leaders sweep the group from both front and back.
  • Route is briefed at the base before the climb begins.
  • Basic first aid kit is carried on every departure.
  • Departures are reviewed against the weather forecast and may be changed or cancelled for safety.
  • Four ladder sections are climbed one person at a time.
  • A headtorch is mandatory. Phone torches are not accepted as a substitute.
  • There is a fixed turnaround time. Participants who are behind it descend with a leader.

How our safety system works · Medical disclaimer

Meeting point

Dadar (East), Mumbai — exact pickup point shared on WhatsApp after booking

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