Andharban Forest Trek on 1st 2nd September 2018

Andharban, by its name means a dark dense forest. It is a gradual descend trek, where you are already on height and you will descend till end. It is one of the most beautiful trek and lots of things to explore. We will be walking on a ridge offering an awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat. Evergreen forest covers you with shade in the first half of the trek (6-8 kms). The trek further descends down in Konkan to reach Bhira (4 kms). The same valley where is the origin of the Kundalika river famous for its white water river rafting.

Andharban Trek Details

•  Type - Valley / Jungle descend trail

•  Range - Mulshi, Pune

•  Base Village - Tamhini

•  Grade: Medium

•  Trek Distance - 13 Km

•  Cost: Rs 1400.00

Andharban Trek Itinerary

Day 0

23:00 Meeting at Pritam Da Dhaba, Dadar (East)

23:15 Leave for Andharban trek

23:30 Chembur Diamond Garden

24:00 Vashi below main bridge near Vashi Plaza

00:30 Kalamboli Mc Donald’s

Day 1

Reach Tamhini village and rest in bus till 06.00.

06.00 Wakeup call.

07.00 Breakfast.

07:30 Starts trek towards Andharban

11.30 Lunch Break - Hirdi platue.

12:30 Starts return trek towards Pimpri Dam

15:30 Reach at Pimpri Dam.

16:30 Evening Tea

17:30 Departure to Mumbai

23:00 Reaching Mumbai tentatively 

Please note

• Trekkers should carry packed Lunch for this Trek.
• Please wear proper trek shoes.
• Trek is only till hirdi plateau. 

Cost Includes

• Travel from Dadar and back to Dadar.
• 1 Veg Breakfast and Evening tea.
• Treks and Trails India charges.

Cost Excludes

• Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
• Lunch for the trek.
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.

Andharban Trek -Thing to carry

• 2/3 liters of water.
• Lunch for the trek.
• Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.
• Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.
• Good Torch must with extra battery.
• Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek.
• One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters.
• Sun Cap and Sunscreen.
• Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.
• Identity Proof.
• Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.
• Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
• Double pack your valuables / phones in plastic bags.
• Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet.

Monsoon Precaution and Safety 

• Kindly carry dry bag or plastic bags for  dry clothes, wallet, money, camera, phone, gadgets
• Bag or Backpack with rain cover 
• Wear Good Trekking shoes with good grip ( campus trekking shoes )
• Use Odmos or other repellents to keep bugs and mosquitoes away
• Wear only full sleeves / cap / full pants / dark coloured clothes
• Keep handy information on nearest railway station / bus stop / taxi stand 
• Listen to Trek leader and always stay in group 
• Inform Family / Friends about where about
• Avoid taking selfies near risky places 
• listening to music on earphones or speak

Disclosures on medical conditions and Event Risk Profile:

It is mandatory that you visit your personal physician before enrolling for the trip if you suffer from any illness of any kind and disclose the same and your medical history to the organizers of the trip so that best possible arrangements can be carried out post approval. As organizers of the trip, we will be responsible for providing basic first aid throughout the trip. In case of unexpected mishaps or accidents, we will arrange for the injured patron to be taken to the nearest medical hospital wherever possible. The medical expenses will have to be borne by the patrons themselves. The cost mentioned above is for Indian citizens ONLY payable in Indian Rupees.

We recommend you to please take care while walking / climbing / trekking. Wearing of any valuables, ornaments, jewelry etc. is prohibited. Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events, you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner. We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside. Do not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR. We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition. Note, this trek route does not have any fixed/proper/appropriate washrooms or bathrooms.