Andharban -the dark forest (monsoon trek, one day)

Altitude: 2,160 ft

Time taken: 4-6 hours, 13 km

Trek gradient: Easy-moderate. Mostly descending trails with a few flat walks.

ABOUT ANDHARBAN

Imagine yourself in the middle of dark jungles, finding routes, viewing valleys and crossing ghats, sound adventurous?? Yeah!!!! You’ll be doing all this at Andharban – The Dark forest Trek. This trek is majorly based on descending from the peak. It is one of the most stunning treks and there are lots of things to explore. You will be walking on ridge that gives a scintillating view of the Kundalika Valley and the various mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat. While you’re trekking, there will be coverage of evergreen forests which covers you with a relaxing shade in first half of the trek (6-8 kms).

The trail runs completely through a dense jungle and is far from any human habitation. Make sure you carry light snacks, and enough water to last (at least 3 litres) as there are no sources of drinkable water along the route.

Being a jungle trek, Andharban offers views of flora and fauna, with several species of birds to be seen, such as the chaatak, the Malabar whistling thrush, dwarf kingfishers, and minivets among several others. The Indian Giant Squirrel has been seen around the area, although sightings are rare.

 Day:-

Reporting time 06.15 am

Departure from Pune by 06.30 am.

in route Halt for breakfast by 08.00 am.

Leave towards Andharban 8.30a.m.

Reach Andharban 9.30 a.m.

Introduction

Start trek towards Andharban 9.45 am

Exploring Forest and Going to Bhira.

Please carry some snacks for your trek as we won't get anything on the route ones started

Having food lunch by 4.30 pm

Leave towards Pune by 6.00 pm

Return to Pune by 9.00 pm.

Things To Carry

Haversack and Wind Cheater to keep hands free

Lunch

Water Bottle 3 Litters. Personal medicines

Camera(Optional)

Snugly fitting canvas shoes / Sports shoes,Torch with spare set of batteries, Safety pins

Electoralor Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder some snacks and biscuits

Good trekking shoes, Extra Pair of Clothes

Plastic bag to keep clothes dry.

 

 RULES & NOTES

• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.

• Sleeveless, Low neck, Figure hugging, Shirts/Tops, Short Pants, Hot Pant not allowed.

• All our photo, walks are Eco-friendly, kindly take care of nature around us.

• Respect the heritage and culture. 

• Do not litter, participants are requested to carry - - the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.

• Trek Leader’s decision will be final and binding.

Fees Includes:-

Transportation by Private Vehicle (Pune to Pune)

Tea, Breakfast, Veg.meal after trek is completed at base village patnus 

Experts in adventure activity

Safety equipment’s

First Aid Kit.

Forrest entry charges (Forrest department clearance on us)

 

Fees Excludes:-

Cold Drinks, Mineral Water, etc.

Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on Saturday & Sunday night, etc.

Personal expenditure of any kind.

Insurance Coverage.

Medical expenses other than “First aid”.

Any other charges not specifically mentioned in “Fee Includes”.