Igatpuri Trek — Vineyard, Sandhan Valley & Hidden Sahyadris

Overview.

A three-day adventure in the Igatpuri Sahyadris — Sandhan Valley's slot-canyon trek, a Sula vineyard tour with wine tasting, and the Bhandardara backwaters. Maharashtra's best-kept weekend secret.

Highlights.

Your journey, day by day.

3 days of carefully crafted experiences

1

Star-gazing at Bhandardara

🚗 150 km drive

Mumbai/Pune to Igatpuri — Bhandardara Sunset

Drive to Igatpuri (~3 hrs from Mumbai). Check in at a Bhandardara lakeside resort. Easy evening walk to Wilson Dam and the Arthur Lake at sunset, optional star-gazing at night.

Pickup at Mumbai / PuneDrive to BhandardaraWilson DamArthur Lake sunsetOptional star-gazing

🌙 Dinner

🏨Lakeside resort, Bhandardara

2

Trekking the slot canyon

🚗 30 km drive

Sandhan Valley Slot-Canyon Trek

Drive to Sandhan Valley — the 'Valley of Shadows', a 200-foot-deep slot canyon carved by floodwaters. 4-hour trek through the gorge with some easy rappelling. Return to Bhandardara for dinner.

Drive to SandhanSlot-canyon trek (4 hrs)Easy rappellingPicnic lunchReturn to Bhandardara

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Lakeside resort, Bhandardara

3

Sula vineyard wine tasting

🚗 175 km drive

Sula Vineyards — Wine Tasting, Departure

Drive to Nashik to visit Sula Vineyards — India's largest winery. Guided estate tour, 4-wine tasting, and farm-to-table lunch at the vineyard restaurant. Afternoon drive back to Mumbai / Pune.

Drive to NashikSula vineyard tourWine tasting (4 wines)Vineyard lunchDrive back

🍳 Breakfast

🏨N/A — Departure

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