On the top of Maharashtra - Klasubai peak

Every one wants to be at height in any aspect.If you climb Everest you can say you are at top of the world, but if you want to be at top of Maharashtra then Kalsubai peak is definitely the answer.

Kalsubai peak is standing tall with height of  1646 metres (5400 feet) being highest point in Maharashtra

HOW TO REACH:-

• Trains is always budget friendly. Igatpuri is nearest railway station. Bari is the base village for the treak, which is around 30 Km from Igatpuri station.
• Roadways is the best option to reach bari village which is located in Akole taluka. You can get direct buses till Bari village from Akole taluka if you are travelling from Pune or bus from Igatpuri if you are travelling from Mumbai.
• You can reach Bari village via private vehicles but consider the excretion after climbing the peak and travelling back to origin.

TREK DIFFICULTY LEVEL:- 

• For most of the trekkers it was their first treak thus it is the easy pisy trek with normal difficulty level.
• In this teak you dont have any  cliff to climb nor any hard or slippery turns/path.

OUR TREK STORY:-

Our main aim was to see sunrise from top of Maharashtra thus we left for Kalsubai from Pune at night around 10 pm and reached base village bari at 3 am. 

We did had a contact of local villager who was going to arrange us the meal and breakfast, thus we parked our tempo traveler(TT) and had a hot cup of tea. 

Washroom arrangements were made in same house which was most essential before starting early morning trek.

Trek starts from village then entering farms then you are at the welcome board for kalsubai trek.

We started climbing. As it was dark all around we could not see the top of the mountain thus no one was demotivated. But we could see the traces of the lights of the trekkers who had left early than us and were approaching the top. 

Cold breezes were supporting us from the sweat, thus body was not getting too much hydrated which saved to much wastage of energy from our body. Rather we can say we were on Battery Saver mode due to clod breeze :) 

Even at night we can see many stalls on the path for chai and breakfast.Basically it included Chai, Maggie, sharbat(lemon soda) 

It is totally safe for night trekking as no junglee animals are spotted and you can see many enthusiastic trekkers group travelling along with you.

Local villagers have placed iron ladders at tough parts of treks making it easy to climb. You will come around total 3 iron ladders till you reach the top.

On an average you will require 3 hrs to reach top will all the stops you take to rest in between.

Foot trails will guide you till top and also you can see red marking on trees helping you to reach your destination.

While climbing up you can see many small plants which have beautiful flowers blooming.

After a trek of 3 hrs you are at the top of the peak.

First thing you do is visit Kalsubai temple and then see all the four sides from the top.
You can see mesmerizing view from top. Sit there dont think of anything, take photos of sunrise then put that mobile in your pocket and just sit, that state of mind of peace and happiness of achiving something from your bucket list cant be expressed in words. You can see back water of Bhandardara dam and other hills of Sahyadri ranges.

You can see many vendors selling peda which looks like biscut. Eat it have fun !!

Just before you reach top you can see many tents setup for stay.from there you see top of peak by your eyes. You know its there and you can reach in 10 minuets but you climb climb and climb 

Now we started descending down in the sunlight. In no time you will be accompanied by the monkey gang. The monkeys are so fearless and smart that they will literally open the bag or your pocket, even if it has chain and snatch whatever it gets in hand. While descending from iorn ladders you are stuck neither can you move down or climb up in speed to avoid monkey's. Iron ladders are single way thus climbing and descending is at same time and may lead to consumption of time thus leaving down bit early will be bit better for you.

While descending you can reach the foothills of the mountain within 1:30 hrs to 2 hrs depending on the traffic at ladders and breaks you take.

STAY OPTIONS:-

Many trekkers do climb the peak in the evening and stay in the tents which are made available on the peak. Just below the top point you have a plateau like structure where you can set your individual tent or it can be rented from. Stay option is also available in the huts built near shop on the same plateau
Food is available at base village and trust me nothing feels better than that food after knowing that you are so much hungry. 

TIPS:-

If you are doing night trek plan on full moon day or carry torch or mobile flash is also OK

Carry water-bottles in backpack at-least 2 liters to keep you body hydrated.

Wear shoes having good grip. 

Don't rest too much at any point till you cover your full trek.

Hydrated body will not result in body pain post trekking.

Eat chicken or paneer post any trek which will reduce your body pain by providing proteins to the strained muscles 

Some of beautiful houses of bari village.

So we can say being the heights peak of Maharashtra its an easy treak and beginners can definitely go for this. Best season to climb is in rainy season. So dont wait or think of anything if kalsubai is in your bucket list. Just pack your bags and conquer  the top.

Do let me know in comments if you need any additional help. Thanks