Sahyankan

Sahyankan is one of the most popular flagship programs of Chakram Hikers, involving a 5 to 6-day trek that traverses a mountain range in the Sahyadris. Organized every alternate year in the remote regions of the Sahyadris / Western Ghats, the trek takes participants through dense forests, formidable forts, challenging climbs, and rugged terrain. As part of Sahyankan, lectures are also conducted on subjects such as history, archaeology, astronomy, rock climbing, and related fields. Over the past 40 years, Chakram Hikers has successfully organized twenty-one Sahyankan programs and continues to carry this legacy forward. In all these years, thousand odd trekkers have been associated with Sahyankan, directly or indirectly.

For more than four decades, Sahyankan has attracted enthusiastic trekkers from diverse age groups and backgrounds. Through this initiative, Chakram Hikers has built a unique bond with people from various sections of society. Sahyankan has played a significant role in creating awareness among the younger generation about Maharashtra’s geo-historical heritage, natural environment, historic forts, and monuments.

Sahyankan has received incredible encouragement from eminent laureates who have applauded this mission of Chakram Hikers. In a personal letter to the organization, Shri Gopal Nilkanth Dandekar (Go Ni Da)—renowned author and recipient of the Sahitya Academy Award—expressed his thoughts on Maharashtra’s heritage and inspired the youth to participate in Sahyankan. (View letter). Another eminent writer and celebrated travelogue author, Shri P. K. Ghanekar (Pra. Ke.), commended the organization’s efforts in successfully conducting Sahyankan across extremely challenging terrains. (View letter)

Hikers also publishes “Sahyankan Souvenir”, a chronicle of articles, on the occasion of Sahyankan. The publication features articles by experts on mountaineering and allied adventure activities, along with nature related topics as well as personal narrations of members and renowned authors.

Sahyankan Year	Route
Sahyankan 2024	Chakdev – Mahimandangad – Parvat – Niripji Devi – Telesari – Angathesari – Makarandgad – Hatlot Ghat
Sahyankan 2022	Sadhale Ghat – Sitech Dongar – Bhairavgad – Karkai – Hadsar- Nimgiri – Daundya – Bhojgiri
Sahyankan 2019	Bhudargad – Rangana – Naraygad – Pargad – Kalanidhigad – Samangad
Sahyankan 2017	Pathara Ghat – Ajoba (Top) – Guheriche daar – Karoli Ghat – Kulang gad – Chhota Kulang – Ladhewadi
Sahyankan 2015	Khanu – Kokandiva – Thipthipya ghat – Kurdugad – Tamhini – Andharban – Ghangad – Ekole – Khadasambale leni
Sahyankan 2013	Dabhil – Savitri ghat – Jaawali – Nisani chi vaat – Kshetra Mahabaleshwar – Jor – Koleshwar – Nakhinda – Mohangad – Kund – Shivatharghal- Madhe Ghat – Kelad – Rayling pathar – Singapur chi naal
Sahyankan 2011	Dhakoba, Durg, Ahupe Top, Siddhagad, Bhimashankar, Padargad
Sahyankan 2009	Bhairavagad (Moroshi), Harishchandragad (Nalichi Vaat), Bhairavgad (Shirpunje), Ghanchakkar, Ratangad
Sahyankan 2007	Sindhudurga, Bhagawantgad, Vijaydurga, Purnagad, Ratnadurga, Jaigad
Sahyankan 2005	Chandwad, Indrai, Rajdher, Koldher, Kanchna, Ikharia, Dhodap.
Sahyankan 2003	Kamthe,Kudali, Raireshwar, Kenjalgad, Koleshwar, Kamalgad, Pandavgad
Sahyankan 2001	Mangi – Tungi, Ratangad (Nhavi Killa), Mulher, Mora, Hargad, Salher, Salota
Sahyankan 1999	Kalsubai, Alanggad, Madangad, Kulanggad
Sahyankan 1997	Jungli Jaigad, Ramghal, Bhairavgad, Prachitgad, Mahimatgad
Sahyankan 1995	Harishchandragad, Kaladgad, Ratangad, Aja Parbat
Sahyankan 1993	Raigad, Shivtharghal, Raireshwar, Rohida
Sahyankan 1991	Rajgad, Shivtharghal, Mangalgad, Chandragad, Arthur Seat (Mahabaleshwar)
Sahyankan 1989	Kalyangad, Ajinkyatara, Vasota, Parbat, Chakdev
Sahyankan 1987	Pratapgad, Makarandgad, Mahipatgad, Sumargad, Rasalgad
Sahyankan 1985	Torna – Rajgad – Shivtharghal
Sahyankan 1983	Panhalgad to Vishalgad