Andharban (or Dark Forest) is a dense forest located near Pimpri in Maharashtra, an hour and a half away from Lonavala. Andharban trek is an ideal monsoon trek, shaded for the most part, and its specialty is that it’s a descending trail all the way. This is an evergreen Sahyadri forest, covered in mist and a dreamy forest landscape in the Tamhini Ghats.
The foliage is abundantly thick with cascading waterfalls as well as still water ponds. You will enjoy stunning views of Kundalika Valley and amazing species of flora and fauna. People also go night trekking in Andharban.
What is included in the tour
- Transport in a private bus
- Breakfast and lunch
- Expert guides
- First aid
- Forest entry fees
What is NOT included in the tour
- Anything not included in Inclusions
- Start from Pune on Saturday morning from Bhapkar Petrol Pump, Swargate City Pride.
- Reach around 7:30 am at Pimpri Village and have breakfast and tea there. The trek will start at 8:00 am. Enjoy waterfalls around Kundalika Valley for most of the route. Enjoy the dense forest on the rest.
- Lunch at Hotel Shivsagar, Pasalkar in Pimpri
- The return journey will start at 4 pm. We will reach Pune between 7:00 pm to 8 pm.
Pickup Points
1. Bhapkar petrol pump opp CityPride Swargate: 5:00 am
2. Laxminarayan theatre: 5:05 am
3. Dandekar Bridge petrol pump: 5:10 am
4. Samudra Hotel, Nalstop: 5:20 am
5. Karve Statue: 5:30 am
6. The Alpinist Office: 5:35 am
7. Lohiya Jain IT Park, Chandani Chowk: 5:45 am
8. Ghotavade Phata: 6:10 am
9. Direct by own vehicle
Point of Contact
- Akshay Shelar: 96890 90649
- The Alpinist: 98235 06366
- Ganesh Agashe: 83297 75124
- 1-2 liter of water mandatory
- Torch
- Trekking shoes(CTR)
- A proper backpack(No side bags and jholas)
- Some dry fruits/dry snacks/energy bars. Glucon D/ORS/Tang/Gatorade sachets
- Cap
- Raincoat or poncho
- Stick
- Personal First Aid and medicine
- Extra pair of clothes, napkins
- Identity proof
- Full sleeves t-shirt and full track pants; this will protect from thorns/insects/prickles
- Dry bag for your garbage
- Footwear(to wear after the end of the trek)
- It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking
- While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness checkup done.
- If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problems, including heat stroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration, and hypothermia.
- Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should seek their physician’s advice before coming.
- No smoking and drinking
- No plastic littering
- Wear full sleeves/full tracksuit to avoid mosquitoes
- No jeans/skin-tight clothes
- Proper footwear is essential for trekking
- Conserve and preserve our heritage
- No deodorant/perfume before or during the trek
- We reserve all right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without any prior notice
- No extra adventure/out of itinerary behavior during the trek
- The trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
- Each member will be responsible for his/her safety, jewellery, cash, and baggage
