Kalsubai Peak Trek

This trek strikes an ideal balance between thrilling and easy going. With total distance of 12 km covered, and the short duration of the journey, this trek is ideal for beginners! Even children can accompany you on this trek. However, children below 16 must be accompanied by parental supervision.

This is a relatively easy trek, successfully undertaken by beginners and veteran trekkers alike! Therefore, a person with average physical fitness can complete the Kalsubai Peak Trek without any issues. However, trekking is a physical activity and that means that to truly enjoy the journey, you must achieve a certain level of fitness. We recommend that you start following a fitness regime at least two weeks before embarking on the trek.

Definitely! You are invited to chalk out an independent plan at your convenient time frame for any number of people. Cost for private trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration and trek style.

If you are looking for a solo backpacking trip in Maharashtra, the Kalsubai Peak trek is ideal for you. This trek is highly engaging and will keep you entertained throughout! Furthermore, we ensure the safety of all the trekkers. We have had a lot of solo female travellers successfully completing this trek in a safe and guided environment. Furthermore, all our trek leaders are qualified professionals, carefully selected by us after a rigorous process.

Monsoon is a great time to trek to Kalsubai, the weather is fantastic temperatures make it easier for trekking. If you love nature and want to watch flowers blooming, hike up to Kalsubai in the winter season. Summer in Kalsubai is from May to June. The weather is fairly hot during the season and it can be quite humid for trekking.
The monsoon runs from June to August. The weather is cool but conditions for trekking can be tricky. It also gets quite windy at Kalsubai Peak in the monsoon.
Winters are from the end of October to February. The climate is excellent for outdoor exploration during this season.

The best route to the peak starts at the Hanuman temple, located a few kilometers away from Bari village. The route starts on an easy note but it does get tricky towards the approach of the peak. To help trekkers scale the peak, locals have set up ladders and stilts on the steep slopes. The guided trek is led by a team of experienced hikers that carefully plan the route, ensuring the comfort and safety of trekkers. The trek lets you do a bit of sightseeing at the base village and you can enjoy a comfortable ride to Kalsubai and back to Mumbai.

Do’s & Don’ts

Don’ts

• This area is an eco-sensitive zone so keep an eye on warning sign-boards regarding wild animals.
• Do not try to harm nature in all terms.
• Do not litter here and there. If there is a need to dispose of the waste then ask your tour guide about the same.
• Do not try to escape the way told by your guide and make it your own because it may land you in a kind of trouble.
• Do not use plastic as much as possible it will help to save the environment and dignity of this natural trail
• As authority is responsible for the governance and security of the area & people so do not misbehave with them.
• Do not personally comment on your tour mates. If there is any kind of difficulty or disturbance you are facing due to your trip mates then inform your team leader. 
• Try to avoid any kind of anti-religious comments and activity to respect the local religion as well as your tour mates.
• In place of getting a permit from an unknown person, it will be better to get the permit from government authorities which will be easily provided to you by doing some formalities.
• The place is known for its natural beauty so do not indulge in any kind of activity which harms nature.
• Try to avoid plastic bags as much as possible to conserve the planet and nature. 

Do’s

• In place of plastic bags use cloth bags and paper bags. In any extreme condition if you have used plastics then dispose of them at the proper place.
• If you are passing through some religious place or building maintain the decorum
• Respect the views of your tour mates. If you do not like anything then politely inform them in place of getting into a fight with them or heated comments. 
• Follow the guidelines provided by the Group Leader/Trip leader to avoid any kind of difficulty on the trip. They will provide you with guidelines based on their experiences not to dominate you.
• Listen to your guide carefully because he will be fully aware of that area and also will tell you interesting things about those places.
• Try to avoid confrontation with locals. If you feel unsafe then immediately inform your guide. He will be the greatest help.

• Explore the Bari Village: Before you begin trekking to Kalsubai, spend about half an hour exploring Bari Village. There are old houses to see and you can sample delicious local delicacies at small eateries around the village. 
• Photography: The scenic trail offers a great opportunity for landscape photography. You can click pictures of the Western Ghats and if you go trekking in winter, click pictures of flowers around the trekking trail. 
• Offer Prayers at Kalsubai Temple: At the top of the peak is Kalsubai temple. The temple is dedicated to a local deity and special prayers are held on Tuesday and Thursday. To experience culture and festivity, visit the temple during Navratri when a special fair is held near the temple.