The ‘Everest of Maharashtra’ is a towering hill which stands at a height of meters. Situated in the western ghat region in Maharashtra, near Nashik, the Kalsubai peak is a trekking paradise for many trekkers around the year. In this blog, we will be discussing the major points about the Kalsubai trek which will provide you with a great deal of information about it if you are planning to go on a trip to this range of mountains.
Plan your time of the year –
The timing of your trek plays a crucial part in going to this mountain as depending on the season, there might be different challenges that you might be facing on this trek. Mostly, trekkers prefer to hike this trail during monsoon or the winter season depending on their personal preferences. Summer season can put up a daunting challenge in front of the trekkers with immense heat in the area can drain an individual quite quickly.
Moreover, you would not want to go in the summer season as you might find you are the only ones on the mountain with no assistance from other people who have the same goal in mind which is to climb the particular peak. Monsoon season will make the terrain wet and slippery, but offer you a lifetime experience walking within the clouds and to experience the strong gusts of wind blowing through your hair. Winter season would be the most favorable desert oasis climate to climb as the temperatures are on the cooler side and you can view other mountain ranges with little or no obstruction.
Trust the locals –
An important factor in your expedition to the top would be to trust the locals when you plan your trek. Even though you have a lot of experience of trekking in other mountain ranges, getting proper and accurate insight about the mountain you are going to climb is important. Every mountain range has its own challenges and since the Kalsubai peak is the highest mountain range of Maharashtra, you may want to be well prepared before climbing this mountain.
Because these locals have lived here and were a part of the recent changes that might have occurred in the locality which include the starting point, the route to the pinnacle of the mountain, any presence of wildlife or skin-effecting plants around the region, etc.
Plan your travel itinerary –
Because you have to rely on public transport to reach Bari village and to go back from the village to the nearest cities, you should plan your trip before coming to this peak so that you don’t get entangled in an unnecessary mess at the location. Planning your arrival and estimating your time to trek the top and come back is essential in determining your departure time and resonate with the same. An extra tip would be to chip in with some buffer time as the estimations do have the possibility of being erroneous.
Go in a group –
Solo trekking might seem to be a very mettlesome and a bold idea but it is in your safety we suggest you to go with either a group of your own or mingle with some other trekkers on the way up. You can get into difficulties during the trek and would want someone to help you out through the situation instead being stranded alone.
Also during the time of climbing comparatively steeper terrains, one might require assistance from their peers and if traveling solo, without anyone in the background, this can be really onerous for an individual to either climb up or go down during such situations.
Carry your own food/drinks –
Kalsubai trek is the highest peak in Maharashtra and climbing this peak would need some serious fitness. On the way up, it is essential for people to carry their own water bottles depending on their personal needs as only an individual knows how frequently they get thirsty and for how long they can control their thirst.
If you are not carrying your own food items and/or water bottles and energy drinks, you could also put other peers into trouble by consuming their food items which was meant to fuel their expedition. By consuming their food, not only you are able to completely eliminate your thirst and hunger but also leave modicum resources for them to have which puts both you and the person you are borrowing from in trouble in such a towering trek. You may very well want to buy these stuff and pack your backs with only the required amount needed.
So these were some essentials after which you can comfortably complete the Kalsubai trek of the ‘Everest of Maharashtra’.
