Aadrai Jungle Trek from Pune | Unexplored Sahyadri Rainforest Trek

Aadrai Jungle Trek Pune — An Unexplored Rainforest

The Aadrai Jungle Trek leads you into one of the greenest, least-disturbed rainforests in the Sahyadris. Over a single rewarding day, you'll move through dense forest alive with waterfalls, river crossings, ancient caves, hidden valleys, and old shepherd trails — experiencing everything the Aadrai Forest Trek is known for.

Located in: Malshej Ghat

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: Approximately 6 hours of trekking, both ways

Tucked deep in the heart of the Sahyadris near Junnar in the Pune region, the Aadrai forest is a place where sunlight barely reaches the ground. Local folklore says it was first discovered by a villager who lost his way while hunting and wandered into the forest by chance — and that sense of quiet discovery still defines the trek today. For anyone looking to step away from the rush of city life, the cool, clean forest air here is an instant reset.

The Aadrai Jungle Trek from Pune is rich with life, from birdsong and rustling forest creatures to streams and cascading falls at every turn. Along the route you'll find the beautiful Kalu Waterfall , the historic Nageshwar Temple, and several ancient caves, each carrying its own story. Walking beneath the thick canopy, with a towering Sahyadri waterfall tumbling alongside the trail, the forest slowly draws you in until you feel completely part of it.

The waterfalls are easily the highlight. There's something grounding about watching water burst from the top of the mountain and crash into the pool below — loud yet strangely peaceful — pulling you right into the present moment. As you go deeper, the rainforest opens up to layered green peaks, quiet valleys, and a remarkable variety of plant and animal life that makes every visit feel new.

Keep your camera and phone charged before you set off — you'll want to capture it all. Roughly 130 km from Pune and 138 km from Mumbai, Aadrai makes for a perfect weekend escape into genuine Sahyadri wilderness.

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Cost for Aadrai Jungle Trek from Pune

Without transport: ₹799 per person (reach the base village on your own)

With transport: ₹1,399 per person (Pune to Pune travel by private non-AC vehicle)

Aadrai Jungle Trek Details

Trek location: Malshej Ghat, Junnar, Pune district

Trailhead: Khireshwar Village

Trek altitude: 2,490 feet above sea level

Trek distance: About 6 km one way

Trek duration: Approximately 6 hours of trekking, both ways

Difficulty grade: Easy

Trek type: Jungle trail through dense rainforest with waterfalls

Fitness needed: Basic fitness; able to walk comfortably on forest trails

Best time to visit: Monsoon season (June to September)

Distance from Pune: ~130 km

Distance from Mumbai: ~138 km

Batches: Every Friday–Saturday and Saturday–Sunday through the monsoon, from both Pune and Mumbai

Aadrai Jungle Trek from Pune — Itinerary

A complete overnight-departure plan for the one-day Aadrai Jungle Trek, with Pune pickup points, timings, and Google Map links.

Day Zero — Departure from Pune

11:15 PM — Meet our experienced trek leader near Inorbit Mall, Viman Nagar. ( Map )

11:30 PM — Departure for the trek.

Day One — Trek Day

12:00 AM — Pickup at U.S. Polo Assn., JM Road, Deccan. ( Map )

12:15 AM — Pickup at New Shivaji Nagar bus stop. ( Map )

12:35 AM — Pickup at Nashik Phata, opposite Bhosari Vahtuk Vibhag. ( Map )

Overnight — Travel to the base village; rest in the bus en route.

04:00 AM — Reporting time for direct (self-drive) participants at the base. Please be on time.

05:30 AM — Freshen up and enjoy breakfast with tea.

06:30 AM — Group introduction and detailed trek briefing.

07:00 AM — Trek begins through the unexplored Aadrai Jungle, crossing streams, waterfalls, and dense rainforest.

12:00 PM — Return to the Aadrai trek starting point after reaching the trail highlights.

02:00 PM — Freshen up and have lunch.

03:00 PM — Begin the return journey to Pune.

08:30 PM — Approximate arrival back in Pune.

Note: This itinerary is indicative and timings may shift depending on weather, traffic, group pace, and trail conditions during the monsoon. The trek leader's decisions on the day are final and made in the interest of group safety.

Aadrai jungle trek photos are available in the photo gallery above. Every participant receives a lifetime-valid trekking e-certificate on completion.

Please Note

If you book the wrong date or batch and need to change it within 3 days of departure, a transfer charge of ₹200 per person applies.

Batches run on all monsoon weekends (Friday–Saturday and Saturday–Sunday), from both Mumbai and Pune.

Transport operates subject to participant numbers.