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Encyclopedia > Kalsubai
Kalsubai
Elevation: 1,690 metres (5,400 feet)
Location: Maharashtra, India
Range: Western Ghats
Coordinates: 19°33′N, 73°43′E
First ascent:
Easiest route: hike/scramble

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To reach the summit there are various trekking routes and animal tracks. The main route starts from the village of Bari which is about 6 km from Bhandardara. To reach Bari, one has to travel to Igatpuri on the Mumbai Nasik route. From Igatpuri take the early morning train to Pune and alight at Bari. Region Apulia Mayor Michele Emiliano Area  116 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Density 316. ... Igatpuri is a place in Maharashtra, India. ... Pune (पुणे in Marathi), formerly known as Punavadi and Poona (पूना by British), is located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ...


It usually takes three hours to reach the top from Bari. Soon after leaving Bari, you come across a stream. Within a few minutes of crossing the stream, you come to a temple. The route from behind this temple takes you straight to the summit. There are three iron ladders along this route. There is a well near the last iron ladder as one approaches the top but the water is not potable. The rest of the route is without water, so it is best to fill water bottles in Bari. It is an easy hike, but parts of it are quite steep in places.


At the summit is a small temple, which can seat just three people. The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej,Harihar,Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad,Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madan, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen. Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar region of India. ...


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Encyclopedia: Kalsubai (730 words)
A bus from Igatpuri to Bhandardara halta at Bari village, At the foot of the mountain and at a height of 792m.
The Kalsubai temple at the top has tempted many of the trekkers to come to her way (Picture 5,6) the small temple of Devi Kalsubai at the top is legendary and receives many pilgrims.
Kalsubai with the height of 1646m is famous as one of the highest peaks in Maharashtra.
Bhandardhara : Weekend Getaways in Maharashtra (1097 words)
Also in the vicinity is Kalsubai (5400 ft.), the highest peak in the state.
Among the other interesting places worth a visit are Kalsubai Peak, eight kilometers away from the MTDC Resort on the way to Igatpuri, and Table Land, two kilometers from the resort.
Kalsubai is a fairly straightforward trek, through a backbreaking climb to four hours once you turn off the road from Bari.
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