Having the highest rock exposure in Sahyadri, Katrabai wall stands next to Ratangad fort in Bhandardara region. Mount Katrabai, which is about 4200 feet high, has a beautiful view of the surroundings. High mountains, deep valleys, Bhandardara dam and many surrounding forts can be seen.
A narrow valley descends from the heights of Katrabai into the Konkan; this should be the deepest valley in the Sahyadri landing in Konkan. Its depth is about 1200 feet.
It offers a beautiful view of surrounding mountain ranges.
Peaks like Harishchandragad, Karkai, Kunjargad, Kaladgad, Balubai, Nhapta, fascinates you to the South and to the East stands Ajoba, Muda-Gavaldev, Ghanchakkar etc., Ratangad, Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kirda, Sakira, Kalsubai mountain range can be seen at the North.
It takes about two and a half hours to reach Katrabai peak from Kumshet village.
22:00 – Reporting to the SG Team.
22:30 – Travel to the base village from Pune.
04:30 – Reach base village. i.e. Kumshet Village.
06:00 – Have A Breakfast.
06:45 – Group introduction & briefing about the trek.
07:00 – Commence trek to “Katrabai Mountain”.
10:00 – Reach top of the Fort. Explore Surroundings.
Enjoy the 360° beautiful view. Photography.
12:00 – Lunch. (Self-Carried)
13:00 – Start descends to base village.
15:30 – Reach base village; Travel to Pune.
21:00 – Reach Pune with Happy Memories & Non-Biodegradable waste.
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Meals
Breakfast
Shivajinagar > Aundh > Nashik Phata > Ale Phata > Rajur > Kumshet (Base)
22:00 – Shivajinagar
22:30 – Aundh
22:59 – Nashik Phata
