A one-day monsoon jungle trek from Pimpri village down to Bhira, through dense forest, waterfalls, and hidden viewpoints. Pickup from Pune and Mumbai, meals and guide included — book online in under a minute.
Andharban — literally "the dark forest" — is a dense stretch of the Sahyadris in the Tamhini range, between Pimpri village near Mulshi and the Kundalika valley near Bhira. Sunlight barely reaches the trail through the thick monsoon canopy, giving the forest its name and the trek its character.
The 13-kilometre route is a rare descending trek — it begins high on a plateau near Pimpri Dam and drops through waterfalls, streams, and viewpoints down to Hirdi village, ending at the Bhira dam. Because most of the trail loses altitude, the effort is easy to moderate, and it works well for families and first-time monsoon trekkers.
Between June and September the forest transforms — clouds move at eye level, dozens of seasonal waterfalls appear, and the trail becomes a living tunnel of green. Every batch is led by trained Team Captains and a local guide from the Sahyadris.
Both packages include the exact same trek — private non-AC vehicle from your city, forest entry, meals, Team Captains and a local guide. Just choose the pickup that suits you.
Pickup begins from Shastri Nagar Circle at 5:15 AM, followed by FC Road and Hinjewadi. You reach the base village Gutkha by 8 AM, trek down to Hirdi for a group lunch by 1 PM, and return to Pune by 10 PM. A full day inside the dark forest.
Early morning pickup from central Mumbai pickup points, drive to Bhira / Pimpri area via the Mumbai–Pune expressway, trek through Andharban and return to Mumbai the same night. A perfect Sahyadri weekend without an overnight stay.
Every batch runs the same schedule so you know exactly when to be where. Mumbai pickup follows the same trek plan with earlier road time.
First pickup opposite Bora Classes, Shastri Nagar Circle. Boarding pass and quick trek briefing.
Second pickup at BMCC College, FC Road.
Final pickup at Xion Mall, Hinjewadi before we head out on the expressway.
Reach the base village near Pimpri Dam. Breakfast, warm-up, and the trek begins.
Descending trail ends near Hirdi village with a hot vegetarian lunch and evening tea.
Drop-off at the same pickup points. Home by night with a full day well spent.
Just leave your name and phone number — we call you back to confirm the batch date, pickup point, and payment. After you submit, you'll be redirected to Razorpay to secure your seat.
A monsoon jungle trek needs less than you think — pack light, keep everything waterproofed, and wear shoes with grip.
The forest gets heavy rain even between showers. Waterproof over water-resistant, always.
The descending trail gets slippery on mossy rock. Sports shoes are the minimum, trek shoes are ideal.
Keep a full dry set in a plastic bag in your daypack for the drive back.
For water crossings, the group lunch, and comfort on the drive home.
On dry stretches of the trail, and useful even under rain to keep water off your eyes.
Dry fruits, chocolates, energy bars. Water refill points aren't guaranteed in the forest.
Any prescription meds, plus a basic strip of paracetamol and something for motion sickness.
For phone, ID card, and cash. Ziplocks work — dry bags work better.
Andharban is a monsoon trek at heart — the forest, the waterfalls, and the mist are all at their best when the rain is on. Outside the monsoon it's still walkable, just very different in character.
Jun – Sep
Waterfalls in full flow, clouds at eye level, the forest as green as it gets. The signature Andharban experience — book at least a week in advance for weekend batches.
Oct – Nov
Trail dries out, streams still flow, weather is pleasant. Fewer crowds and better underfoot conditions — a good option if you don't want the heavy rain.
Dec – May
The trek is still open, but waterfalls dry up and the forest loses its monsoon character. Suitable for pure hikers who want a quiet day-out; not the postcard experience.
Base village directions, drive times, and where to meet the pickup vehicle.
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Difficulty, views, monsoon feel, and travel time compared side by side.
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Tamhini waterfalls, Mulshi dam, Plus Valley — make it a longer trip.
Read guideThe trek to Andharban is a simple and safe one. The trek is divided into two halves, both of which are led by trained Team Captains and a local guide.
Yes, if you have experience of trekking, you can complete the Andharban forest trek without a guide. That said, the forest is dense and the trail is easy to lose in the monsoon — most first-timers prefer a guided batch.
Yes, trekking to the dark forest is possible with kids. Just ensure kids are above 8 years old and have the necessary stamina for a 13-km descending walk.
Yes, it is possible to complete the Andharban trek in one day. Every batch we run is a same-day trek — pickup, trek, lunch, drop-off, all within 16–17 hours.
Yes, reaching Andharban waterfall by road is possible and easy — you drive to Pimpri village and the waterfall is a short walk into the forest.
Both treks offer something different, so the better trek for you will depend on your preference. Aadrai is a river-and-jungle walk, Andharban is a full descent through dense forest.
You can plan a road trip from Mumbai or Pune and head till Pimpri village — that's the last motorable point before the forest begins.