Kalsubai Trek
Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra
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- Max altitude
- 1,646 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 13.2 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
About 800 m of steady climbing in a single day, with several steep iron-ladder sections near the top that become slippery and crowded in the monsoon.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Bari Village → Bari Village (via Kalsubai summit)
730 m → 1,646 m → 730 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Bari Village
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High point · Kalsubai summit (Kalsubai Devi temple)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Bari Village (nearest town: Igatpuri)
- Nearest railway
- Kasara (Central Railway suburban line); shared jeeps run from Kasara to Bari
- Nearest airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- By road
- Mumbai (about 155–160 km); Pune (about 175–180 km); Kasara station (shared jeep to Bari)
- Drive
- About 4 h from Mumbai
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹500–1,500
With an operator
₹999–1,599
Per person. Guided: ex-Kasara (Kasara–Bari–Kasara jeep, meals, guide) ₹999–1,199 from Bhatakna and Treks and Trails; ex-Mumbai AC bus ₹1,499–1,599. Self-guided estimate ex-Kasara covers a shared-jeep seat, food at Bari and any parking or forest entry charge collected locally.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Expect signal at Bari village; coverage on the upper trail is not confirmed
- Last ATM
- Igatpuri or Kasara; carry cash, as no ATM at Bari is confirmed
- Nearest hospital
- Igatpuri; confirm the nearest rural hospital locally before the trek
- Water
- Carry at least 2 litres from Bari; a well about half a kilometre below the summit has drinking water
Highlights
- Highest point in Maharashtra at 1,646 m, often called the Everest of Maharashtra
- Kalsubai Devi temple on the summit, visited by pilgrims from nearby villages all year
- Iron ladders and railings up the steep rock bands below the top
- Sunrise above a sea of clouds, with views of Alang, Madan and Kulang forts and Bhandardara
- Fireflies in the pre-monsoon season and wildflowers after the rains
Risks
- Steep iron-ladder sections that get slippery in rain and crowded on weekends, with two-way traffic
- Strong wind, fog and poor visibility on the summit during the monsoon
- The Forest Department has banned entry during the monsoon in some years (to 10 August in 2025); check the current order with the Bhandardara range office
- Night treks for sunrise mean climbing ladders in the dark; carry a headlamp
Know before you go
Questions
Where does the Kalsubai trek start?
From Bari village in Akole taluka. Most people reach it by road from Mumbai or Pune, or by train to Kasara and a shared jeep to Bari.
How long does the climb take?
About 3.5 to 4 hours up and 2.5 to 3 hours down; the full round trip is done in one day.
Is there anything difficult on the route?
The trail has several steep iron ladders with railings and chains near the top. They are easy in dry weather but slippery in the monsoon and hard for people with vertigo.
When is the best time to go?
September to February for clear views; September–October brings wildflowers. Monsoon treks are popular but slippery and foggy, and the Forest Department has closed the area in monsoon in some years.
Is there water on the trail?
Carry at least 2 litres. There is a well about half a kilometre below the summit, and food is available at Bari.
Is there a temple at the top?
Yes, a small temple to Kalsubai Devi stands on the summit and is open all year.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar)Maharashtra
- Nearest hospital
- Igatpuri; confirm the nearest rural hospital locally before the trek
- Last ATM
- Igatpuri or Kasara; carry cash, as no ATM at Bari is confirmed
- Phone network
- Expect signal at Bari village; coverage on the upper trail is not confirmed
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Kalsubai — Wikipedia
- Kalsubai trek – highest peak of Maharashtra (tour listing by the operator Treks and Trails India, treksandtrails.org; not this site) — Treks and Trails India
- Kalsubai Peak Trek — Trekup India
- A walk in the clouds: Mt Kalsubai trek (Andre Morris) — ixigo travel stories
- Kalsubai monsoon trek — Bhatakna Tours and Travels
- Kalsubai – The Everest of Maharashtra — Bikat Adventures
- Entry Banned At Popular Maharashtra Trekking Spots Till August 10 (25 June 2025) — Pune Pulse
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