Aadrai Waterfall Trek | Unexplored Jungle

At a short distance from Mumbai, Aadrai Waterfall Jungle trek in Malshej Ghat near Naneghat is an easy trek suitable for beginners and solo travelers. Andarban and Aadrai both are well known and similar but Aadrai is Less-crowded when compared to Andharban. Get ready for a memorable experience with Mischief Treks as we take you to the breathtaking Aadrai Waterfall Jungle trek in Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra. The name 'Aadrai' translates to 'uninterrupted flow' in the local language (Marathi), which perfectly captures the beauty and grace of this majestic waterfall. We take you to a completely Non-Crowded and unexplored Route away from the crowd. So, pack your backpacks, lace up your hiking boots, and join us for an adrenaline-pumping adventure like no other. Join us to explore the Unexplored Jungle route. We have designed a perfectly Non-Crowded route and an amazing waterfall for an exciting experience.

Venue: Aadrai, Malshej Ghat.

Base Village: Khireshwar, Maharashtra

Best time to visit: June-October

Difficulty Level: Easy

Organizer: Mischief Treks

Batch Size: 30 Participants only

(We do not take 70-80 people for the cycling event, it`s against our safety policy.)

What does the Ticket Include?

Without Mumbai Pickup Ticket: Participants need to reach the base village in their own vehicle.

With Mumbai Pickup Ticket: A Bus Pickup and Drop from Mumbai will be provided.

HIGHLIGHTS

What makes this event special

• Go on a Completely unexplored Non-Crowded route
• Witness 2 Majestic Waterfall (Non Crowded)
• Trek through the lush greenery of the Sahyadri Range
• Enjoy a peaceful and less crowded trekking experience
• Suitable for all age groups, making it a perfect adventure for families, friends, and solo travelers alike.
• Walk admist dense forest to reach Waterfall.
• Visit Nageshwar Temple and Ancient caves
• Take a Dip into the natural Pond near Nageshwar Temple.

Timeline of the event.

Meeting Point:

Bus Pickup: Borivali (SNGP) - 10:45 pm

Self Drive: Those coming by own car need to reach Kalyan Bypass by 01:10 am and follow our vehicle till trek location (Those travelling by own vehicle to the base village).  

Three hours prior to the event date and time, we will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination purposes. Exact GPS locations for each pickup point, coordinator contact, Live location of bus, etc will be shared in the group.

Bus Pickup points

• 11.00pm : Borivli East (SGNP gate)
• 11.10pm : Goregaon - Pathanwadi Oberoi Mall
• 11.20pm : Andheri - Start of andheri flyover
• 11.30pm : Bandra - Kala Nagar WEH Bus Stop
• 11.45pm : Sion Station
• 12.00am : Amar Mahal bus stop, Ghatkopar/Chembur
• 12.35am : Thane - Teen haat naka
• 01.10am : Kalyan - NH3, Kalyan bypass

Aadrai Waterfall Trek Schedule:

• Reach base village approximately by 4:30 am
• Rest and freshen up, have breakfast
• Introduction and safety instruction session and start trekking towards the waterfall around 6.30am in dense forest.
• Walk through A Non-Crowded Scenic route and reach our First Waterfall, spend good time here and then move towards our next waterfall. 
• Start Descend around 11:00 am
• Around 12:30 pm head back to base and have lunch
• Start return journey to Mumbai around 2:30 pm 
• Reach Mumbai tentatively by 08:00 pm depending on traffic conditions. 

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

What is included in the tour

• Pickup and Drop from Mumbai (If opted for)
• Breakfast and Tea
• Lunch Veg and Jain
• Basic First Aid 
• Trek Expertise charges
• Safety Equipment charges
• Govt / Local Body Charges as applicable

What is NOT included in the tour

• Bottled water.
• Any other expenses that are not mentioned above in inclusion section.
• Any emergency evacuations/rescue (if required)

Things to Carry

• Identity proof.
• Reliable shoes with good grip and extra pair of floaters.
• Water (minimum 2 Ltrs) Compulsory.
• Rain gear - windcheater/raincoat/poncho.
• Keep your phone fully charged.
• Mosquito repellent (optional)
• Some ready-to-eat food like biscuits, plum cake, etc to keep your tummy happy.
• Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder (We will have a basic first aid kit with us).
• A haversack to put all your things. Your hands need to be free while trekking. 
• And most imp thing, carry lot of enthusiasm and team spirit.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you book your tickets from Insider please connect with us on WhatsApp Chat on 7719800777. After you make payment and send us participant details, KYC details form link will be shared with you on whatsapp, it needs to be submitted within 24 hours of your booking. You need to submit accurate, correct, and authentic details while registering. Your name, phone, email needs to be your own. Without this authentic info, you will "Not" be allowed to participate in the event and no refunds will be provided in such case.

Important Note for Aadrai Waterfall Trek:

• Fitness: Please make sure you are Physically Fit to complete the event and BEFORE Booking you have gone through all the details, FAQ, Points to note, About Us, and Disclaimer.
• Food: The food during the event is home cooked food provided by local villagers living in tribal (adivasi) region. If you are choosy, cranky and grumpy about food, please avoid joining this event.
• Transport: Due to health risk, We at Mischief Treks avoid AC bus for monsoon treks. During last year monsoon hundreds of people fell sick coz they spent entire day in rain and then AC bus made things worse. Weather is already awesome, AC does not suit in such weather. Mischief treks does not own busses and the busses are hired just like people hire ola/uber/auto/taxi. 
• Trekking Shoes: Wear reliable shoes with good grip, the sole of the shoe gets ripped off if the shoe is not in good condition. 
• About us: Don't forget to check the About-Us page if you are new to trekking in Maharashtra. 
• Punctuality: In any adventure or sport event punctuality and discipline is utmost important. If you are late in catching the train/bus/cab, you will miss-out the pickup and will be considered dropout. If you are travelling in your vehicle, you may miss joining the group you are late. This is a group event and will not be personalized as per your timing.
• Discounts:  To be honest, Discounts and coupon codes are just a marketing trick to fool people. No one offers something below the pre-decided rate slab. The charges on website haven't yet been adjusted (inflated) to provide for discounts. Mentioned amount is the lowest actual charges and hence discounts are currently not possible. Each organiser charges a certain amount based on his understanding regarding 'Worth' of his own event.
• Batch Size: We Do-Not conduct trek with 100-150 people in the group. Our batch size is limited and we prefer to have a Non-Crowded group for safety reasons.
• KYC Form: Once you have paid for the event you will receive a KYC form on WhatsApp as soon as your payment is verified by system. You need to submit this form within 3 hours of receiving the form. If you have booked for your friends too, you need to ask each of your friend to get this done. If you are booking just 1 day prior to event, the form needs to be submitted immediately to avoid any inconvenience (Refer FAQ section below)
• Please do not apply to join with our group if the terms and details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you. 

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Points to Note and FAQ's For Aadrai Waterfall Trek

Q. Can someone read out all details for me on phone?

Ans. All the details are mentioned on this page itself, once you scroll up you will all info on your screen. Sorry we do not verbally provide details on phone as it usually creates  lot of misunderstanding and miscommunication. Also, its extremely important to read and understand all the details before you book the event so that you have absolute clarity. If something mentioned on this page is confusing , you can get clarity on chat by clicking on chat with us button on top. To discuss things that are not mentioned on this website we can arrange a callback from one of our trek leaders.

Q. I have booked/paid for the event, is my booking confirmed for the event? 

Ans. No !, your booking can become invalid if you do not submit the "Most Important Details" required for emergency situations. For any Trek/Adventure event the organizers need to have your details at least 24 hours prior to the event. We do not allow anyone to the campsite until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of an emergency and is a mandatory KYC parameter. The link for the "personal details form" will be sent on WhatsApp immediately after you complete the booking instructions mentioned on the website. Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. 

Q. Why is submitting emergency contact details and KYC information mandatory?

Ans. Its a standard protocol and also a guideline by Govt of India. We are accountable for every "Human-Body" present at our campsite or trek is our responsibility and in case of any unfortunate event we will be asked by authorities to provide all relevant information about you. In order to comply with the authorities we have to take authentic information from you. Fake/Incomplete information or non-submission of the details will make your ticket (paid amount) invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. You will not be allowed to participate in the event. 

Q. If I have opted for "with transport", which vehicle will be provided?

Ans. Transport from Mumbai is generally provided by bus. The bus capacity varies with reference to participant count. 17 seater, 26 Seater, 32 seater etc .. , if the participant count is low we may opt for Qualis/Sumo/ Tavera for transport   

Q. What is provided in meals?

Ans. Breakfast will consist of poha and tea and Lunch will consist of Roti, seasonal veg, dal, rice, papad and pickle.

  Q. Does the cancellation policy/rescheduling policy apply to me if I book on event day or last day?

Ans: Yes, the policy is applicable irrespective of the booking date. The cancellation / reschedule policy is applicable to everyone with immediate effect from the date and time of booking. The refunds/rescheduling requests will be processed based on the date and time of cancellation/reschedule request sent to us and the date and time of booking the event are irrelevant. 

Q. What is the basis of cancellation/reschedule policy in case of medical or personal emergency of participant or organizing team?

Ans: The cancellation policy is based on fairness towards the participant and the organizing team. In case of medical/personal emergency, the loss arising out of cancellation/reschedule will be borne by the respective person. i.e. if the organizing team faces an emergency situation and the event gets canceled, the participant will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if the participant faces an emergency situation, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss. The cancellation policy is designed with a completely unbiased approach towards the participant and organizing team and is aimed at fairness towards both.

Q. What if there is an issue with transport, i.e. the bus breaks down, AC is not working, tyre gets punctured? will we get a refund?

 Ans. Mischief Treks as a team conducts treks only. All the support functions like transport, food etc are sourced from various other vendors to help the participants have it streamlined. Equipment failure can happen any time with any piece of machinery and we can try to get a replacement/repair from the vendor. This may consume time and the trek leader may decide to continue the trek as deemed fit to get the event completed. We as well as the participants have to bare with it. There are no refunds possible in such case. The Trek leader's decision to terminate the trek or continue the trek with available resources will be final and binding. 

Q. We are coming by our own vehicle for the event, where should we reach for Aadrai Waterfall Trek?

Ans. You need to reach the Meeting point at scheduled meeting time. This is where we will be meeting, from here you can follow our vehicles. You will be given exact coordinates after you finish booking formalities. We will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination, you will be provided all relevant details in the group. Please do not be late, we cannot keep other participants waiting. If you are not able to reach on time you will be considered a Drop-Out and no refund will be provided in such case. 

Q. How many people will be coming for Aadrai Waterfall Trek?

Ans. Depends on the number of people booking the event. Generally, the batch size is approximately 20-25 participants. It is a Public place and we have no access to data on other organizers' bookings hence we cannot comment on the exact number of people planning to visit this place on a given date.

Q. Can kids participate in Aadrai Waterfall Trek?

Ans. Age does not matter, Fitness and adaptation is extremely Important. Once we had a 4 year old girl who completed entire trek easily, and sometimes even 22-25 year old people cant complete 10% of the event . If you are planning to trek with a kid , I recommend you to go through this Check this Blog: https://www.mischieftreks.com/can-kids-trek-in-maharashtra

Q. Is Aadrai Waterfall Trek safe for solo participants? 

Ans. Yes Trek is safe and comfortable. Mostly 40% of the participants come solo and blend in with the trek leaders and the rest of the group.  

Q. Is Aadrai Waterfall Trek safe for girls? 

Ans. Mischief Treks has a track record of making our trekking and camping events extremely safe for girls. Normally 60 – 75 % of our participants are females. Apart from standard risks of any adventure activity, Mischief Treks events are safe for girls, women, kids and especially Men.

Q. How long is the Aadrai Waterfall Trek?

Ans. Normally it takes two hours to ascend and two hours to descend. 

Q. Is Aadrai Waterfall Trek better than Andharban?

Ans. Yes, Aadrai is ten times better and beautiful as compared to Andharban trek. Aadrai has several water streams, valley crossing, and beautiful view of the Sahyadhri range of mountains. Whereas, Andharban has lost its charm due to overcrowding. 

Q. Can we pay in cash or installment for Aadrai Waterfall Trek ?

Ans. Sorry we do not accept cash payments. For installment scheme you will have to pay one-time processing fee of Rs.500 per person. 

Q. What is the last date of booking the Aadrai Waterfall Trek?

Ans. Bookings close once tickets are sold out. Ideally you need to book atleast 2-3 days in advance. 

Q. How should I book the Aadrai Waterfall Trek?

Ans. All you have to do is press the book now button on this page and follow the instructions.

Q. How do we get in touch after reaching meeting point? 

Ans. We will be creating a whatsapp group for coordination where you will be provided all the necessary information regarding contact person, exact point to meet etc..

Q. Will we be returning at exact time mentioned in the itinerary?

Ans. The Itinerary is for reference purpose only, it is based on average time taken during our previous events. Actual timeline for a particular date depends on Weather conditions, Traffic Conditions, Participants speed and endurance.