Andharban Jungle Trek

• Andharban, as the name suggests simply means a ‘Dark Dense Forest’. During monsoons, this trek is one of the most refreshing treks of the Sahyadri. It is the most beautiful attraction of the Sahyadri range which connects the Tamhini Ghat to the famous Konkan region.
• Located in the Pimpri region of Maharashtra, approximately 16 km from the well-known city of Pune, Andharban trek is the perfect place for every trekker who wishes to experience the pleasure of wandering deep jungles with enthralling views. Imagine walking through the nature trails deep into the jungle surrounded by sounds of the rustling of leaves, chirping of birds, buzzing of insects, and gushing waterfalls bubbling over the rocks. Blissful, isn’t it? Andharban – The Dark Forest Trek offers this all!
• Since the Andharban trek is ideally taken during the monsoon season, you will be walking through the lush green grass and densely shaded cover of the forest. While walking through this jungle-covered in fog, you will witness amazing views of the Kundalika Valley, hear mesmerizing small and big streams of water and gushing waterfalls, cross these big water streams with the valley on one side, and view of the waterfall on the other with this mysterious forest waiting to amaze you with surprises at every turn! Known as a backpacker’s paradise, you will find yourself walking on a ridge with an awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam, and the various mountain ranges of Tamhini Ghat. Apart from stunning views of the valley, you will also encounter several unique flora and fauna, several species of birds such as the Jacobin cuckoo, the Malabar whistling thrush, dwarf kingfishers, minivets indigenous to this place.
• One can truly call it the heaven of the Sahyadri. It is a beautiful experience to embark upon an exhilarating Monsoon Trek to the Andharban forest and is a must-visit destination for all nature lovers. Trekking here during monsoons is all about hiking across delightful green hills, soaking in gorgeous waterfalls, and witnessing the massive fur of clouds right beside you!
• The most interesting thing about the Andharban trek is that unlike most other treks in Sahyadris with painful ascents till your breath gives up, it is a gradual descend trek. The trek begins at an elevation of about 2100 feet and you will be descending the valley to reach Bhira dam with no difficult rocky patches coming your way.
• It is quite bright when you start trekking. But as you descend further, soon you will find yourself walking in the shade of evergreen trees covering the trails and it starts getting dimmer. You will be walking in this dense dark forest for the first 6-7 km. This trail continues straight where you will be walking on the edges just beside Kundalika valley and with the mountain ranges to your right. There are 3 major river streams that you will encounter through your entire course of the trek, some of which might require a rope or human chain if the flow is heavy due to rains.
• You will then reach a remote yet beautiful village named ‘Hirdi’. It is the only village that you will come across throughout your Andharban trek and you can arrange for food from locals here. You can stop for a refreshment break/lunch here before starting to descend towards the Konkan route to reach Bhira. This is the valley which is the origin of the Kundalika river, famous for its white-water river rafting and other adventure activities. The second half of the trek is roughly 4-5 km and you will reach the base village in no time while trekking on a flatter surface and enjoying scenic views of the backwaters of Bhira dam.
• This trek is truly an experience of a lifetime!
• Best time to visit Andharban:
• Andharban trek is open all year round. However, monsoons are the best time to trek in these beautiful western Ghats when completely barren mountains turn into lush green lands. Consider planning this trek in the months of June-September when everything is so vibrant, fresh, and green. Trekking during post-monsoons is also a great idea as Andharban forest remains dense, with added winter chills and mystical air.

• Trek Location: Pimpri, Tamhini Ghat, Maharashtra
• Trek Difficulty Level: It is a moderate level trek and requires good endurance. Having a prior trekking experience makes it easier. The only risky part of this trek is while crossing water streams during monsoons as the river become turbulent.
• Trek Distance: 13 km trail
• Trek Altitude: 2160 feet
• Trek Type: Jungle / Valley Descend Trek
• Trek Duration: It roughly takes 6-7 hours to complete this trek
• Andharban Distance from Mumbai: 133 km
• Andharban Distance from Pune: 67 km
• Andharban Distance from Lonavala: 48 km

• June: 4th|11th|18th|25th
• July: On Request
• August: On Request
• September: On Request

• Mumbai: Rs 1500/-
• Pune: Rs 1299 /-

• 10:00 PM: Borivali National park
• 10:05 PM: Samta nagar police station, Kandivali
• 10:15 PM: Sufi Irani Cafe, Goregaon
• 10:30 PM: Hanuman Road Bus Stop Andheri
• 10:45 PM: Kalanagar Bust Stop, Bandra
• 11:00 PM: Neeta Volvo, Sion
• 11:10 PM: Mankhurd Vashi Link Road
• 11:30 PM: Vashi (under the bridge)
• 11:45 PM: Nerul LP
• 11:55 PM: Kharghar station

• 00:15 AM: Kalamboli McD
• 03:00 AM: Reach Base village and Have Complete rest in the bus
• 05:30 AM: Wake up call, get freshen up
• 06:00 AM: Have Breakfast
• 07:00 AM: Start Trek through Andharban Forest Post Briefing and Instructions by trekleaders
• 10:00 AM: Reach Hirdi & Ghutke Junction and take a break
• 10:30 AM: Continue our trek towards Ghutke Village.
• 01:00 PM: Reach Ghutke village, board the bus to base village
• 02:00 PM: Reach the base village (Start point of the trek) and Have Lunch (Veg Thali)
• 04:00 PM: Start return journey to Mumbai.
• 10:00 PM: Reach Mumbai. (Arrival time is subjective to traffic and weather conditions)

• 00:05 AM: Report at Fergusson College Main Gate ( https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9 )
• 00:30 AM: Pickups from Wakad Bridge ( https://goo.gl/maps/bwg9SECAAx7JRXPG9 )
• 00:45 AM: Pickus from Hinjewadi Chawk
• 03:00 AM: Reach Base village and Have Complete rest in the bus
• 04;30 AM: Wake up call, get freshen up
• 05:30 AM: Have Breakfast
• 06:30 AM: Start Trek through Andharban Forest Post Briefing and Instructions by trekleaders
• 09:30 AM: Reach Hirdi & Ghutke Junction and take a break
• 10:00 AM: Continue our trek towards Ghutke Village.
• 12:30 PM: Reach Ghutke village, board the bus to base village
• 01:30 PM: Reach the base village (Start point of the trek) and Have Lunch (Veg Thali)
• 03:00 PM: Start return journey to Pune.
• 07:00 PM: Reach Pune. (Arrival time is subjective to traffic and weather conditions)

• Travel from Mumbai & Pune by Private bus as per govt COVID guidelines
• Breakfast & Tea
• Lunch ( Veg Thali )
• Guide Charges.
• Entry Charges.
• Expertise Charges.
• First Aid Charges.

• Travel till pickup points
• 5% Gst on booking tickets
• Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that not included in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
• Any kind of Insurance

• 10:00 PM: Borivali National park
• 10:05 PM: Samta nagar police station, Kandivali
• 10:15 PM: Sufi Irani Cafe, Goregaon
• 10:30 PM: Hanuman Road Bus Stop Andheri
• 10:45 PM: Kalanagar Bust Stop, Bandra
• 11:00 PM: Neeta Volvo, Sion
• 11:10 PM: Mankhurd Vashi Link Road
• 11:30 PM: Vashi (under the bridge)
• 11:45 PM: Nerul LP
• 11:55 PM: Kharghar station
• 12:15 AM: Kalamboli McD

• 12:00 AM: Furgussion College
• 12:30 AM: Wakad bridge
• Return Arrival:
• 10:00 PM at Borivali on Sunday.
• 08:00 PM at Furgussion College on Sunday.

• ID proof
• backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
• trekking shoes or any sports shoes with Good grip
• Trekking pant (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves), Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, Handnapkin/Towel etc
• Water 2-3 liters.
• Ready to eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars etc.
• Torch
• Personal Medicines and Personal First aid

• To change after trekking - Facewash, Extra pant/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwears etc (Optional)
• Electoral or Glucose D powder.
• Portable Phone Charger, Earphones etc.
• Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste etc
• Proper face mask or shield
• Sanitizer
• Extra Pair of clothes.

• Being one of the most stunning treks, there is a lot to do and experience on this trek.
• There are beautiful waterfalls and streams which make for a great backdrop for photography
• Enjoy the monsoons rains and witness the dense jungle turn into a magical wonderland
• Jump into small water streams and swim in these natural swimming pools
• Explore unique flora and fauna and look for several species of birds such as the Jacobin cuckoo, the Malabar whistling thrush, dwarf kingfishers, and minivets native to this place
• Stay amidst nature and experience mental peace and bliss
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Places to visit near Andharban:

• Tamhini attractions: You can explore the Tamhini waterfalls, Devkund waterfalls, Tamhini Ghat viewpoint, Plus Valley trek just a few kilometers from Pimpri village.
• River Rafting in Kundalika: 10-15 kilometers from Tamhini Ghat, you can enjoy the thrill of white water rafting in the Kundalika river. There are other adventure activities too in which you can keep yourself indulged.
• Explore Lonavala: Between Lonavala and Pimpri, there are amazing places to explore like the Sudhagad lake, Bhushi dam, Takmak point, Shivling point, Ekole valley, Morgiri fort, Korigad fort, Anghai fort, Tung fort, Lohagad fort, Thanale caves, and much more! You can stay back for 2 days after your trek to get lost in the laps of nature, away from the city crowd.
• Visit Lavasa: This planned city is about 2 hours from Pimpri where you can book your stay at high-end resorts. There are also activities like zip-lining, lakeshore kayaking, jet skiing which you can try here. The Temghar dam is also a famous spot to visit.

• By Road: The starting point of this trek is Pimpri village. It is around 140 km from Mumbai, 50 km from Lonavala, and from Pune to Andharban trek distance is 16 km. From any of these locations, one can either take a cab or board a bus to Pimpri village. Another option is to travel by your private vehicle, however, park at the base village at your own risk.
• By Rail: There are many train options to reach Pune. If you are traveling from Mumbai then Deccan Express, Intercity, Indrayani, or Udyan Express are the best options. While coming from the South, board any train to Mumbai and get down at Pune.
• By Flight: Book a flight to Pune or Mumbai if you are coming from any part of India and then take a cab to reach Pimpri

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• Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
• Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable on the same event.
• The complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants
• Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case
• Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
• We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.

• Mask and maintaining social distance with others is mandatory throughout the trip.
• Buses will be fully sanitized before use.
• Carrying your own sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.
• Food will be freshly cooked and packed as per WHO guidelines.

• 100% amount to be paid in advance to book the trip.
• If the booking is canceled 10 days or before the event date then 50% of the booking amount will be refunded.
• No refund if canceled 9 days before the event.
• No show = No refund.

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• The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.