Jungle Trail to Andharban

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The trek through Andharban is one of the most refreshing treks in the Sahyadri region.

Andhar [अंधार] in Marathi means Darkness and Ban [बन] means jungle, so Andharban [अंधारबन] means The Forest. Literally the ‘dark forest’, Andharban is a trail through dense overgrowth, with beautiful views of the Devkund waterfall, Plus Valley and the Tamhini Ghat along the way.

This is simple trail yet checks your endurance, trail of around 20 kilometers passing through dense forest on the edge of valleys of Tamhini ghat … overlooking the waters of Kundalika river ..

Major Attractions :
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Hypnotic Kundalika Valley View
Visit Tamhini Ghat
Bhira Dam start point
Spot 4-5 small waterfalls on the way
Walk through dense and dark jungles.

SHORT DETAILS
Event Date:
Event Cost: INR 1,399/- per pax
Location: Mulshi
Base Village: Tamhini Ghat (Pimpri)
Height: 2,100 feet
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Endurance: High

Detailed Itinerary:
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Day 1:
10:00 pm: Meet the Adventure Geek Team at SGNP Gate
10:15 pm: Departure from SGNP
10.30 pm: Pickup from JVLR Junction
10.55 pm: Sion Station
12.00 am: Sec 17, Vashi (Below the flyover)

Day 2:
06:00 am: Breakfast & Freshen up at Base Village
07:00 am: Reach Pimpri dam i.e. the start point of our trek
07:30 am: After briefing and a short introduction start trek
11:30 am: Lunch Break (TO BE CARRIED)
12:30 pm: Continue with the trek
03:30 pm: Reach Bhira Dam which is the End point of trek
04:00 pm: Heavy Snacks at Pali
09:00 pm: Reach Mumbai tentatively

Inclusions
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Entry Charge
Travel from Mumbai to Andharban and back in non AC private transport
Breakfast
Evening Snacks (unlimited)
Adventure Geek Expertise

Exclusions
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Lunch
Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
Anything other than above-mentioned inclusion

CONTACT DETAILS:
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Vinay Gupta: 9004675388 (Call/Whatsapp)

THINGS TO CARRY :
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– 3 liters of water (Must)
– Raincoat / Poncho / Umbrella (Must)
– Torch with extra batteries (Must)
– Full sleeve T-shirts and full pant. For girls full neck t-shirt. (Must)
– Good trekking shoes, an extra pair of socks (Must)
– Warm clothes / Shawl / bed-sheet (for rest)
– Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (Must)
– Carry 3-4 extra carry-bags
– Packs things properly to protect from rain
– Camera, Cap etc. (Optional)
– Electrolyte packets as energy drinks (optional)
– Carry eatable like fruits, dry fruits to munch on during trek and to avoid dehydration.
– A haversack to put in all the things.
– Good to have stick for support.

RULES:
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– No smoking.
– No plastic littering.
– Wear full sleeves, full track suite to avoid mosquito.
– No jeans/skin tight clothes.
– Proper footwear/shoes are essential for the trek.
– Conserve and preserve our heritage.
– No deo / perfume. After a trek it’s OK.
– We reserves all right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without any prior notice.
– No Extra adventure/out of itinerary behavior during trek.
– Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.
– Photographs were taken during the activity which can be used for publicity purpose.
– Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety, Jewellery, Cash and baggage.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
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– It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking.
– While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check up done.
– If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia.
– Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should seek their physicians advice before coming.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
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Cancellation within 12hours of payment, 90% refundable
Cancellation before 15 days of event, 50% refundable
Cancellation before 5 days of event, 25% refundable
Cancellation before 3 days of event, 15% refundable
Above and after no refund– No cancellation amount will be refunded on Advance Payment.

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