Kalsubai
The peak is named after one of three sisters, Kalsubai, Ratnabai and Katrabai. Nearby Ratangad takes its name from Ratnabai.
After the summit · the almanac
The trek in four numbers
The "Everest of Maharashtra": a short, steep night walk with ladders near the top.
1,646m
Highest point in Maharashtra
13km
There and back
7–8
Iron ladders on the way up
820m
Of climbing
💪 Easy🌙 Night ascent🚆 From Kasara
Day by day
Two days, one night
The Bikat Adventures plan, Kasara to Kasara.
How high you are on each kilometre
- Day 1Kasara → Bari → night climbTrain to Kasara, drive to Bari, dinner, then up by torchlightAbout 6.5 km up🌙 On the trail
- Day 2Summit → Bari → KasaraSunrise and breakfast on top, down from 8 amAbout 6.5 km down
Stories and nature
The three sisters
A temple on top
There is a Kalsubai temple near the start of the trail and another on the summit.
Forts all round
Alang, Madan, Kulang, Ratangad and Ajoba, and on clear days Harihar and Harishchandragad. Arthur Lake at Bhandardara lies about 6 km away.
When to go
After the rains
Bikat recommends October to March. Monsoon (June–September) is lush but wet and slippery.
Oct–Mar
Cooler; winter nights about 10–15 °C.
Jun–Sep
Heavy rain, 20–30 °C, slippery ladders.
Sep–Oct
Flowers on the slopes.
Plan your trip
Getting to Bari
Bari is the base village, reached by road from Kasara station on the Mumbai suburban line.
- Mumbai🚆 Train to Kasara
- Kasara🚙 By road
- Bari
Hardest part
The steep last section and its ladders, hard for anyone with vertigo.
Night walking
Carry a head torch; the climb is in the dark.
Good to know
The small things
Cash, signal, water, permits and help on the way. Checked October 2026; confirm with your operator.
Night train to Kasara
The CSMT–Kasara fast local leaves at 8:44 pm and reaches Kasara at 11:04 pm. It stops at Dadar, Thane and Kalyan. Treks and Trails
Shared jeep to Bari
From Kasara, a shared jeep to Bari costs about ₹2,600–3,000. Split it between 6 to 9 people. Trekup India
Bad last road
The road to Bari is in poor condition. Expect delays. Treks and Trails
Little phone signal
Signal is weak or absent around the base village. Treks and Trails
Food on the way
The trail passes homes and dhabas in the farmland below the climb. Trekup India
Monsoon crowds
In the monsoon, 2,000–3,000 people can be on the trail. It gets slushy and slippery. Trekup India
Navratri pilgrims
Thousands of pilgrims climb to the temple during Navratri. Treks and Trails
Firefly season
Fireflies glow around Kalsubai from mid-May to late June, before and as the rains begin. Mischief Treks
No offloading
Bikat has no option to offload your bag. Carry a light daypack. Bikat Adventures
What to pack
Your checklist
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Clothing
Shoes
Gear
Papers and money
Health
List from Treks and Trails: Kalsubai things to carry.
Rent or buy
Where to get gear
Many operators lend tents, sleeping bags and spikes. Ask yours before you rent.
Mumbai before you leave
RentaRent · tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, home deliveryWebsite
Shop details are from each shop's own page. Phone to confirm prices and stock.
Who runs it
Choose an operator
We found 4 operators with a Kalsubai page in October 2026, most running weekend night climbs from Kasara. Mischief Treks only runs a firefly camp in May and June.
Prices are base prices from each operator's own page (October 2026); most add 5% GST. Ratings are what each operator shows, not an independent audit. Names marked † show last season's price or one seen only in a search snippet.