Camping near Kalsubai..
Camping in and around Kalsubai is possible, however the best option for camping would be by the Arthur lake near Bhandardara. Bari the base village is less than half an hour from Bhandardara with the rugged Sahyadri hills providing the perfect backdrop for the tranquil lake..
Ratangad
Ratangad a 400 year old fort at 4250ft was as per folklore one of the favourite forts of Shivaji Maharaj. The base village of Ratangad is Ratanwadi about an hours drive away from Bhandardara. On the way to Ratanwadi from Bhandardara is the 8th century Shiva temple - Amruteshwar temple. The trek to Ratangad from Ratanwadi would take about 2 to 3 hours.
The Amruteshwar temple is near Ratanwadi, locals here believe that this temple was built by Pandavas during their stay in the jungles! Built in the Hemadpanthi style, this Amruteshwar temple no matter what the truth is about who built it is certainly worth a visit. Agasti Rishi Ashram, on the banks of the river Pravara is an interesting place to visit during a trekking trip to Kalsubai.
About 50 kms from Bhandardara Harishchandragad is one of the difficult treks that one can do in Maharashtra. At a height of 4,671 feet the view of the sheer rock wall of Harishchandragad fort from Malshej Ghat is awe-inspiring. The brocken spectre a circular rainbow and the vertical cloud burst are two phenomenons that you may witness in Harishchandragad if you are lucky.
The trek route to Kalsubai is fairly simple however its advisable to hire a guide from the village to accompany you up the trek. The first of the three ladders on the way to Kalsubai is just a few minutes away from the temple of the village diety. The ladders infact helps you to negotiate otherwise difficult rock patches. The final iron ladder helps you to reach the summit, There also is a iron chain fixed to help climbers negotiate the final patch.
Kalsubai Trek Routes
The most popular trek route to Kalsubai is via the ladder route from Bari although there are other routes like grom Indorey the trek route is far more steeper and tougher. Enroute Kalsubai Trek route from Bari there are three ladders that needs to be negotiated. The trek up at an average pace with intermitten stops will take about 3-4 hours however the the trek can be completed in less than three hours.
Amruteshwar & Agasthi Ashram..
Distance from Major cities..
