Kalu Waterfall Trek – God Valley
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Kalu Waterfall is the highest and largest waterfall in Malshej Region. It has 5 stages of drop. It is one of the most beautiful and roaring waterfalls known as god valley.
| Category: | Sahyadri |
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| Tags: | exploration, malshej ghat, monsoon madness, monsoon trek, one day trek |
Kalu Waterfall Trek Information.
Kalu Waterfall Trek is located in malshej ghat region which is a wildly beautiful haven of towering peaks and bottomless valleys, home to a hundred different kinds of flora and fauna, and mountain air so fragrant and pure, you wish you could capture the scent and take it back home with you. Miles upon miles of rolling meadows and paddies neatly stitched into a huge quilt of varying greens, the peaks hiding behind rolling mists and blue-grey monsoon clouds all vie for your attention.
Kalu Waterfall is the highest and largest waterfall in Malshej Region. It has 5 stages of drop. Kalu waterfall is one of the less explored places. Kalu waterfall can be seen from Malshej Ghat Road start point main road.
Kalu waterfall originates from Harishchandragad, Tolar Khind & Karkai mountain ridge and it flows through Khireshwar village. Kalu waterfall falls from the top point of malshej ghat matha to the Konkan region. There is another fall near this waterfall known as Rethicha Jhura. The confluence of Kalu waterfall, Rethicha Jhura, Pavatyacha Jhura, and Rohidas stream builds the source of the Kalu River.
Kalu Waterfall Trek Cost:
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Cost: 1300/- Bus From-to Mumbai
Why us:
- Govt. registered ground-based adventure tour operator (DOT – Directorate of Tourism – Maharashtra)
- 8 years of experience in Sahyadri and Himalayan treks.
- Certified trek leaders/coordinators.
- One of the first groups who started the malshej ghatwat trek with Kalu waterfall also had in-depth knowledge of the region.
- Own equipment and gear setup if required with the technical team. ( River crossing, cliff jumping, Natural water slide.)
The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
Day:0 – Sat 05 Aug’ 2023 (Batch-3)
- 23:30pm – Mumbai Participant
- Meeting point at Borivali national park gate on Saturday night.
- Further pickup Malad Oberai Mall, Andheri Flyover end, Bandra Kalanagar Signal, Sion Circle, Amar Mahal Junction, Nalanda Ghatkopar, Bhandup Pumping Station, Thane Teen hat naka, Kalyan-Bhiwani Bypass, Shahad Phata.
- Rest will be in the vehicle. En route halt for the washroom.
Day:1 – Sun 06 Aug 2023 (Batch-3) |
- 05:30 am – Reach Moroshi Dhaba. Wakeup call and breakfast and tea and quick freshen-up. Indian basic washrooms are available.
- 06:30 am – Board into vehicle back which drops us at our trek start point.
- 07:30 am – Small intro and brief will start to trek toward Kalu waterfall.
- 09:00 am – Reach the main plateau known as chinchecha mal from where we witness the first glimpse of Kalu waterfall and rethicha jhura.
- 10:30 am – Main river crossing of kalu waterfall. View from a safe distance. ( Reaching close to Kalu waterfall in the monsoon is not recommended. Strictly adhere. )
- 11:00 pm – From here will toward waghachi wadi village, the cross taramati ghal stream. Cliff Jumping and Natural slides with safety Depend upon water flow and stream conditions.
- 12:00 pm – Head back to the village change clothes have lunch.
- 16:00pm – Start travel back from the base village Enroute halt for tea and washrooms. (15 Min)
- 22:30 pm – Depending upon traffic conditions will reach Mumbai.
Include:
- √ Travel from Mumbai.
- √ Bf/Tea & Lunch
- √ Equipment and safety gear + Basic first aid kit
- √ Guide and Expertise Charges
Exclude:
- × Personal Expenses any-kind
- × Medical & Insurance
- × Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusion
Things to carry:
- Rucksack or bag to carry all things (Compulsory)
- ID Card
- Extra pair of clothes if required by you. (Double Wrap in a plastic bag to avoid drenched)
- Two Mask and Sanitizers (Compulsory & Keep it handy)
- Face-shield (Compulsory & keep it handy as might require while sudden activities.)
- Some ready-eat food like plum cake, biscuits, fruits Paratha/Thepala/Boiled Eggs/Dates Etc. (Compulsory)
- Glucon-D or Electrolytes (Compulsory)
- Drinking water min 2ltr
- Personal medicine if any
- Headlamp or Torch (Compulsory)
- Good grip shoes (Compulsory) (floaters are not allowed)
- Full Sleeves Shirt & Full Pants.
Note:
- Reaching out near the Kalu waterfall base depends upon weather, rain, and water flow condition. It is very risky in rainy / monsoon and heavy water flow conditions. In such cases, cliff jumping or sliding is also not possible. No further argument was entertained or refunded.
- This is a basic Kalu waterfall view, cliff jumping, and natural siding event. (Not proper malshej ghatwat trek.)
- In the case of govt. the restriction on the spot no refund will be provided.
How to reach Kalu Waterfall.
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Public Transport: Get the train to Kalyan and catch any MSRTC bus heading toward Alephata, otur, or Ahmednagar from the Kalyan ST bus depot. Get down at Khubi Phata from where 3km easy hike to the waterfall top point.
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Private Travel: From Mumbai or Pune while driving self-travel you can reach the topmost point of the waterfall and the base too. Khireshwar ( top of the waterfall) and Thithabi (at the base of the waterfall) will be villages where you can witness the Kalu waterfall flow until November end.
Kalu Waterfall Rappelling & Camping.
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Kalu waterfall rappelling event will be held after Oct once the monsoon settles. It will be 2 days event with a limited 30 people batch. For more details drop WhatsApp at +919075431016
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There will be a regular weekend batch of Kalu waterfall camping and cliff jumping after Oct 2nd week. For more details drop WhatsApp at +919075431016
IMP Note: Take utmost precaution while heading to Kalu Waterfall take a local guide along with you and inform family members. Near the fall of a recent year, many people missing/lost their lives so always go with an expert who has proper knowledge of the region.
Similar Beautiful Waterfall Trek: Nanemachi & Satsada Waterfall Trek.
More info About Malshej region and Kalu waterfall.
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Additional information
| Date | 06 Aug 2023 |
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| Travel | From-to Mumbai |
Registration/Booking Information:
To confirm a seat for the event, participants have two options: online or offline registration.
Online Method:
- Participants can register online through a website link.
- The online registration process includes checking out through the website with the integration of the Cc-avenue payment gateway.
- For online registration, participants are required to pay 100% of the event cost plus 3% of the payment gateway charges.
- Participants can choose the offline registration method.
- In this case, participants need to transfer a minimum of 50% of the event amount through NEFT/Gpay/IMPS.
- For offline registration, the first 50% of the event amount should be transferred 10 days before the actual event, and the remaining 50% should be transferred one day before the event.
- Participants need to transfer a minimum of 50% of the event amount 30 days before the event.
- The remaining 50% should be transferred 5 days before the event. The remaining amount should be deposited as per the registration policy, or else the booking may be canceled without any refund.
- For Himalayan events, seat bookings can be transferred to another person or shifted to the next batch, depending on availability. A notice of 20 days prior to the event is required.
- For Sahyadri 1/2/3-day events, seat bookings can also be transferred or shifted to the next batch, with a notice of 24 hours prior to the event.
- In the case of seat cancellation, participants need to write an email to offbeat.wanderers17@gmail.com with the reason for cancellation.
- Refunds are calculated based on the actual full cost of the event, not the advance payment.
- No refund will be provided within 24 hours of the event. For detailed refund information, refer to the cancellation policy.
- The cancellation policy applies to the total cost of the tour/event, excluding paid advance.
- For overnight 1/2/3-day Sahyadri events:
- 75% refund if canceled prior to 5 days of the event.
- 50% refund if canceled prior to 2 days of the event.
- 30% refund if canceled prior to 1 day of the event.
- No refund if canceled within 12 hours of the event.
- For 5-day or any Himalayan events:
- 75% refund if canceled prior to 30 days of the event.
- 50% refund if canceled prior to 20 days of the event.
- 15% refund if canceled prior to 10 days of the event.
- No refund if canceled after that.
- Refunds are provided if participants provide an ICMR/Govt lab-approved report. Travel costs will be deducted as per the cancellation policy.
- In case of a medical emergency in the family or quarantine, the tour cost will be adjusted for the next available dates/tour. Travel costs will be deducted as per the cancellation policy.
- State-wise regulations or government regulations will result in the cost being adjusted for the next available dates/tour.
Important Guidelines:
- Offbeat Wanderers promote a clean and responsible eco-tourism. Please adhere to the principle of leaving only footprints and taking back memories.
- Smoking, alcohol, drugs, narcotics, firearms, and gambling are strictly prohibited during the trek.
- Littering is strongly discouraged. Please maintain cleanliness and respect the natural surroundings.
- The leader's decisions during the trek will be final and binding for all participants. Arguments will not be entertained.
- Hiking, trekking, and rock climbing are adventurous activities that carry inherent risks. Despite taking precautions, accidents can occur. Participants are responsible for their own safety and Offbeat Wanderers will not be held liable for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the trek.
- It is essential to be physically fit before embarking on treks. Participants are advised to undergo a medical fitness checkup before joining the trek.
- If you have any allergies or pre-existing medical conditions, please carry prescribed medications to prevent serious health problems such as heatstroke, severe headaches, cough, dehydration, and hypothermia.
- Participants with chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes, etc., should seek permission from their physicians before undertaking treks.
- Carry prescribed physicians medicines to prevent serious health problems including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, and dehydration.
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