Maharashtra · 1D/0N · Moderate

Kalsubai Peak Trek

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Overview

At 5,400 feet, Kalsubai is the tallest peak in Maharashtra and one of the busiest weekend treks near Mumbai and Pune. The route climbs steeply from Bari village through a series of iron ladders bolted onto the rock face, making the final stretch feel more like a scramble than a walk. A small temple dedicated to the goddess Kalsubai sits at the summit, and on a clear morning the 360-degree view takes in the Bhandardara backwaters, Ratangad, and the surrounding Sahyadri ranges.

1 Days

Duration

5,400 ft

Max Altitude

Moderate

Difficulty

July

Best Season

Trip Highlights

✓Summit of the highest peak in Maharashtra
✓Series of iron ladders on the final ascent
✓Sunrise views over the Bhandardara valley and Ratangad
✓Small hilltop temple at the summit

Gallery

Kalsubai Peak Trek — Summit of the highest peak in Maharashtra

Kalsubai Peak Trek — Series of iron ladders on the final ascent

Kalsubai Peak Trek — Sunrise views over the Bhandardara valley and Ratangad

Kalsubai Peak Trek — Small hilltop temple at the summit

Day-wise Itinerary

Start the climb from Bari village late at night or pre-dawn, ascend via the iron ladder sections, reach the summit for sunrise, and descend by mid-morning.