Event Tag: Trikon #1879

Total Seats: 30

Location: Mulshi

Base Village: Tamhini Ghat (Pimpri)

Height: 2,100 feet 

Grade: Moderate

Endurance: Medium

Approximate Duration: 5 Hrs Walk / 2 Hours Descend

Description

Imagine yourself in the middle of dark jungles, finding routes, viewing valleys and crossing ghats, sound adventurous?? Yeah!!!! You’ll be doing all this at Andharban – The Dark forest Trek. This trek is majorly based on descending from the peak. It is one of the most stunning treks and there are lots of things to explore. You will be walking on ridge that gives a scintillating view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the various mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat. While you’re trekking, there will be coverage of evergreen forests which covers you with a relaxing shade in first half of the trek (6-8 kms).The trek then descends down in Konkan to reach Bhira (4 kms).The same valley is the origin of the Kundalika river famous for its white water river rafting and other adventure activities

Major Attractions

Hypnotic Kundalika Valley View

Visit Tamhini Ghat

Bhira Dam start point

Walk through dense and dark jungles

About Andharban

Andharban is a dark trail of forests where one gets to experience wilderness. It is one such destination that faces maximum footfalls during the monsoons for end number of waterfalls that come enroute.

Detailed Itinerary

Time Activity

Day 0: 

06:00 am: Shivaji Nagar (Main Signal , Opposite to bus stop towards aundh)

06:15 am : Departure from Shivaji Nagar

06:30 am: Wakad

07:00 am: Chandni Chowk

09:00 am : Breakfast & Freshen up at Base Village

9:30 am : Reach Pimpri dam i.e the start point of our trek

10:00 am : Commencement of the trek after briefing and a short introduction

01:30 pm : Lunch at Hirdi village

02:30 pm : Continuing with the trek

04:30 pm : Reach Bhira dam ie the End point of our trek

05:00 pm : Evening Snacks at Bhira Village

06:00 pm : Start return journey

08:00 pm : Reach Pune tentatively

Inclusions

Transport by Private Non Ac Bus from Pune to Pune

Food: Breakfast , Lunch & Evening Snacks 

Trikon Trekking Expertise Charges

Forest Entry Charges

5% GST

Exclusions

Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Anything other than above mentioned inclusion

Things to Carry

Identity Card

2 ltrs water

Trekking Shoes

Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder

Snacks & biscuits

Extra pair of clothes

Clean napkin or towel

Raincoat/ Poncho / Windcheater (Avoid umbrella)

Cap, sunglasses, scarf

Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)

Camera (optional)

Please carry personal medicines if any

Hand Sanitizer

Monsoon Safety Measures

Put clothes, money, camera, phone etc in polythenes while packing

Wear shoes with good grips

Use repellents to keep bugs away

Make note of nearest railway station, bus stop, taxi stand etc.

Do not stray away from your group during the trek

Keep family & friends informed about your whereabouts

IMPORTANT: Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Travel Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.

Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.

Fitness & Health – Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.

Important Information: Dear Trikoners, always remember SHOES are your best companion on a trek! Please wear a good pair of TREKKING SHOES and not sports or running shoes. Make sure they are durable and firm enough to withstand tough conditions. You can carry floaters to wear only after the trek is completed. Feel free to contact Trikoner buddies prior to the trek in case of any confusion.