Maharashtra is home to over 1,450 trekking groups, ranging from local clubs to professional adventure organizations, spread across cities like Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, and Nagpur. You can explore the full list here mumbaihikers.org.
Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights from the list:
🏞️ Regional Distribution
- Pune: Dominates the list with groups like Sunday Hikers, India Hikers, Treks n Trails, Sahyadri Trekkers, and Born Crazy Trekkers. Pune is a hub for Sahyadri trekking culture.
- Mumbai: Hosts groups such as Mountain Rangers Mumbai, Mumbai Outdoors, Borivali Dahisar Trekkers Club, and Brotherhood Of Mumbai.
- Nashik: Includes Mavale Mountain Rangers, Gypsy Trekkers Nashik, and Bhonsala Adventure Foundation.
- Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar): Features Aarohan Holidays, Sahyadri Tourism, and Skyline Trekkers.
- Nagpur: Represented by Orange City Trekkers, Event Trendy Nagpur, and Hello Adventures.
- Kolhapur & Sangli: Includes Mountain Adventure Kolhapur, Varnamai Trekkers, and Sahyadri Ventures Sangli.
🧭 Types of Groups
- Adventure Clubs: Offer multi-day treks, camping, and outdoor training. Examples: Garudmaachi Outdoor Centre, Stormfree Adventures, Adventure Begins.
- Community-Based Groups: Focus on local heritage and fort conservation. Examples: Shivkarya Gadkot Conservation Society, Durg Bhramanti, Gadkille.
- Youth & Social Foundations: Engage in trekking with a social cause. Examples: Yuva Maratha Foundation, Siddhivinayak Yuva Sanstha, Shivpremi Giryarohak.
- Women-Focused Groups: Such as Let’s Go Women Travelers, promoting safe and inclusive trekking experiences.
🌄 Popular Themes
- Sahyadri Fort Treks: Many groups specialize in exploring historic forts like Rajgad, Torna, Harishchandragad, and Sinhagad.
- Eco-Tourism & Nature Trails: Emphasized by groups like Nature Hunt Adventure, Eco Friendly Club, and Sahyadri Vasota Agro Tourism.
- Weekend Treks & Getaways: Ideal for urban professionals, offered by groups like Weekend Buddy, Weekend Viibes, and Take A Hike.
🔍 Notable Mentions
- Trekscapers, Trekholics, Trekmonkey, TrekEra, and Trek Freak stand out for their catchy branding and active social media presence.
- Gtribe Experiences, The Boho Travellers, and The Hiking Venture cater to younger, experience-driven trekkers.
This extensive list reflects Maharashtra’s vibrant trekking culture, with options for every age, skill level, and interest—from heritage walks to high-altitude adventures. You can explore the full list here mumbaihikers.org.
thanks to https://copilot.microsoft.com/ for the summary