Paradise of Tamhini - Vinzai
Schedule
Sun Aug 17 2025 at 05:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC+05:30Location
Rivers and Ridges | Pune, MH
Enjoy the breathtaking bird-eye view of the Tamhini Ghat on one-day trek through the Vinzai Sacred Grove.Self drive cost : 1575/- per person
Clean and Sanitized Tempo traveller Non AC cost : 2100/- per person.
Trip Duration: 1 Day
Trekking Grade: Easy - Medium
Distance: 7 km approx
Weather: Rains
Terrain: Slippery at few gradients
Proper trekking shoes (in good condition)are recommended
Located 65km west of Pune, Tamhini is a hilly place near Mulshi dam. The area is blessed with waterfalls, verdant valleys and lush semi-evergreen forests. The temple dedicated to Vinzai Devi and the beautiful Devrai (sacred grove) full of some interesting flora adding to the charm of the place. The forests are rich with birds, several species of rock crabs and various flowering plants.
Considering its ecological, faunal and floral significance the government decided to declare Tamhini a sanctuary leading to help protect, propagate and develop wildlife therein and its environment.
Whats the Plan?
Our private bus will do the pickup from:
5:00 am Rivers and Ridges
5:30 am Restaurant Blue Nile
6:30 am Exit from Pune
(Pick up points on the way)
Please check with us for locating a pick up point on the bus exit route (Exit Via Hinjewadi) Have breakfast on the way around 8:00 am
Until we cross Mulshi dam we will be passing by beautiful landscapes filled with lush green fields along the surrounding hills. Further the road snakes its way through extremely scenic valleys and cliffs at every turn, the journey itself is a part of the whole experience and cannot be missed. We also pass the massive Mulshi lake on the right hand side, the road is also covered with monsoon mist just like the lake.
The Trek:
We’ll reach our trekking point, Vinzai Devi temple just before the sacred grove and that’s where our trek begins.
Trek duration: 3 to 4 hours.
Lunch will be served at the base village
Evening tea and snacks at 4 pm on our way back to Pune
Reach Pune between 7:30 to 8:30 pm.
Things to look forward to:
• A well preserved forest away from the crowded Devkund or Andharban routes.
• A completely off the grid location with no other tourists
• Witness the magical change the monsoon brings to the geography of the Western ghats.
• Experience immense natural beauty; enjoy waterfalls which you can get under and swim in the pool and streams you can cross under our supervision and safety instructions.
• A breakthrough for those who are yet to experience something like an all day monsoon trek.
Trip facilities:
• Travel and toll: Pick up and drop off from our selected pick up points.
• Breakfast, Lunch and hi-tea with snacks.
• Mineral water for drinking throughout the trip.
• Tour guides and camp leaders all along the trip.
Medical assistance if required.
• Campsite has changing rooms and basic washrooms.
Trip excludes:
Dinner
Personal expenses (beverages and snacks)
Personal medication
Foods purchased along the road journey
Anything else not mentioned in the ‘Trip facilities’.
Things to carry:
1) Trekking bag for all your belongings and one small day pack (optional) to carry during the trek
2) Plastic bag to cover your electronic gadgets
3) Please wear light colored clothing pref. dry fit clothes with one spare set to change into after the trek
4) Good hiking shoes, optional pair of slippers or flip-flops.
5) Caps and Hats
6) Hand Towel
7) Munchies, fruits and personal snacks
8) Personal medication
9) Camera (optional)
10) Binoculars (optional)
11) Facewash
12) One liter water bottle (COMPULSORY)
13) Hiking Pole
14) Sanitizer
15) Rain Jacket/ Poncho
IMPORTANT:
Mandatory disclaimer form must be signed by every participant.
We will be having a late lunch, please carry snacks to munch on during the trek.
You do not have to carry your trekking bag all along the way. You can leave it back in the bus safely during the trek.
Please take care of all your belongings.
Notify us immediately in case of any medical emergency.
Anyone found under the influence of drugs or narcotics will be requested to leave the trip immediately, without any refund.
Adventure camping and outdoor sports/ recreation is purely for nature lovers and not for party groups; we respect nature and do our best to spread the awareness about wilderness preservation.
We like to keep the wildlife wild, please do not litter the forest/ sanctuary and the campsite.
Please confirm your registration with an online transfer to our account details below:
Name: Rivers and Ridges
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
Bank account Number: 6631002100001031
Branch: Kondhwa
City: Pune
IFSC Code: PUNB0663100
Account type: Current
Or
Google pay on 7350064961
Availability is first come first serve basis. Last day of confirming is 2 days prior to the event date, but please book your seats as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.
For any questions, call Rohan: 7350064961.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Thanks,
Team Rivers and Ridges
