Andharban Jungle Trek from Pune: One-Day Forest Trail at Tamhini Ghat

• Dense Tamhini Ghat forest trail, about 80 km from Pune

• 6+6 km route, rated moderate, mostly downhill on the way in

• Misty viewpoints, streams and thick tree cover

• Pickups from Shivajinagar, Aundh and Wakad from 5 AM

• One-day trip with a trek leader, back in Pune by about 8 PM

Activity Location: Pimpri, Maharashtra

Start time: 05:00 AM

End time: 08:00 PM

Andharban Trek Distance: 6+6 km

Andharban Height: 2490 ft.

Trek Difficulty: Moderate

Distance from Pune: 80 Km

About Andharban Forest Trek:

Andharban is a dense forest trail in the Sahyadri range near Tamhini Ghat, about 80 km from Pune. It is often called the Dark Forest trek because the tree cover is so thick that sunlight filters down in patches. The trail is listed as 6+6 km and rated moderate, and the starting height is around 2,490 ft. Most of the route goes downhill into the valley first, which makes the early part easy on the legs, and the climb back is where you earn the day. The package is a one-day trip from Pune. The first pickup is at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj bus stop in Shivajinagar at 5:00 AM, followed by Bremen Chowk in Aundh at 5:20 AM and Wakad near the Spice Factory. The group reaches the start point, gets a briefing from the trek leader and walks through jungle paths, misty viewpoints and stream crossings. After the trek is a meal, and the bus returns to Pune by around 8:00 PM.The trail is at its best in and after the monsoon, when the forest is green and the streams are full. Leeches can be present in wet weather, and the ground is slippery, so keep to the path and stay with the group. If it rains heavily, the leader may change the route.Wear shoes with strong grip and quick-dry