Andharban simply translates to "Dark Dense Forest" from its name. This walk is one of the Sahyadri's most invigorating excursions during the monsoon season. The Sahyadri range, which connects the Tamhini Ghat to the well-known Konkan region, has no equal when it comes to beauty.
The Andharban trip is the ideal location for any hiker who wants to enjoy the delight of exploring deep woods with breathtaking vistas. It is situated in the Pimpri region of Maharashtra, about 16 kilometers from the well-known city of Pune. Imagine yourself strolling down a nature trail in the middle of a dense forest, surrounded by the sounds of rustling leaves, birds tweeting, insects buzzing, and gushing waterfalls spilling over rocks. How blissful is that? All of this is available in Andharban - The Dark Forest Trek!
What is included in the tour
- Travel by private non-AC vehicle
- 1 veg breakfast, 1 veg lunch, and evening tea
- Forest entry charges
- Team Captains
- Local Guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
- 5% GST will be added during checkout
- 0.99% convenience charge will be applied on UPI transactions and card payments will need a convinience charge of 2.3% which will be applied once you select the razorpay payment method at end of your booking process.
- Kundalika valley panoramic view
- Jungle trek
- Water streams on the way
- 05:30 AM: Pickup from Wadeshwar, FC Road
- 06:00 AM: Pickup from Xion Mall, Hinjewadi
- 08:00 AM: Arrive at the base village, Pimpri, the starting point for the trek
- 08:20 AM: Enjoy breakfast in the bus itself
- 01:00 PM: Reach Hirdi a small village on the trek route and have a group lunch (note that there are only 2 hotels in hirdi and the only place in forest where food is available so sometime it gets crowded)
- 05:00 PM: Return to the end village, Gutkha, freshen up, and depart for Pune
- 11:00 PM: Arrive back in Pune
Note: Post Booking Telegram groups for further updates on the coordinator number will be created 8-12 hours before the departure itinerary as on the website will be followed incase you need any assistance you can email us at contactus@trekpanda.in.
- Trek Difficulty
- Trek difficulty is easy however high endurance is required (14-15kms trek).
- What are the pickup points
- BMCC, Deccan, Pune
- Xion mall, Hinjewadi, Pune
- We provide pickups from these two points only kindly do not ask for custom pickups.
- Are washrooms available on the trek?
- Washrooms are available at the base village only. No facility is available during the trek.
- What is the type of bus
- The bus is NON/AC Tempo Traveler with decent seating comfort.
- What about extra baggage?
- You can safely keep your extra bags in bus.
- Proper face mask or shield
- Sanitizer
- Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
- Good Torch must with extra battery
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
- One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
- Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
- Double pack your valuables / phones in plastic bags
- Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
- Identity Proof
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
- No refund will be provided in case of cancellations one day prior to trek
- 20 percent refund will be provided if cancelled two days before that.
- The event may get cancelled or changed depending on natural calamities and amount will be refunded only for cancellations of events.
- No refund will be given due to sudden closure of the destinations and natural calamities after reaching the venue.
- We have planned events and any mishap or calamity on the behalf of participant wont be considered
- Please keep a buffer time of around 2 hours in the schedule.
