Andharban Jungle Trek

If you have been wanting to take a refreshing trek this monsoon then get set for the Andharban trek! Andharban which in itself means the dark and dense forest is a lush green forest located in the Pimpri region of Pune amidst the beautiful Sahyadri range.

What sets the Andharban monsoon trek apart is that it offers trekkers an experience of a deep jungle trek replete with beautiful views gushing waterfalls chirping of birds and misty fogy trails. 

The Andharban forest trek also offers an enthralling view of the Kundalika Valley and many streams of water as well as waterfalls that make the trek all the more exciting. Witness the beautiful views of the Tamhini Ghat enchanting flora and fauna and species of birds such as the Dwarf Kingfisher Malabar Whistling thrush and the Jacobin Cuckoo! 

Andharban Trek distance: 13 km trail 

Andharban Trek duration: 5 to 7 hours hike

Andharban trek difficulty level: Moderate

Andharban trek endurance: Medium 

Itinerary

Boarding from Mumbai

Day 0

09:45 pm: Meet the Trikon Team at Bisleri Junction Andheri (E)

10:00 pm: Bus leaves from Andheri Pickups on the way

10:30 pm: Pickup from Pritam Hotel Dadar (East)

11:45 pm: Pickup from K Star Mall Chembur

11.15 pm: Pickup from Sec 17 Vashi (Below the flyover)

11.40 pm: Pickup from Hotel 3 Star Kharghar

Day 1

04:00 am: Reach Base Village and rest for sometime

05:00 am: Breakfast & Freshen up at Base Village

06:00 am: Reach Pimpri dam i.e the start point of our trek

06:30 am: Commencement of the trek after briefing and a short introduction

10:00 am: Reach Hirdi Plateau. Rest for sometime

11:30 am: Start Trek toward Pimpri Dam

03:00 pm: Reach Pimpri Dam and have late Lunch

05:30 pm: Start return journey

09:00 pm: Mumbai tentatively (Depends upon the traffic)

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