Welcome to the world of Trekking.
Experience the excitement of pure adventure by joining our trekking tours in India amidst the world’s most stunning trails. Be it the mighty Himalayas or the scenic Gharwal Hills, we would lead you on to some of the most spectacular and remote locations to enjoy the beauty of nature in its element. Our professional team of guides and trek advisors would arrange a suitable trek according to your requirements. You might be a beginner, an advanced trekker or a group out to seek a nirvana experience; we will help you realize your dreams of exploring the unexplored and experiencing the wonders of nature. Trekking in India is a fascinating mix of cultural heritage and spectacular natural beauty. It would be a exciting adventure and a wonderful insight into the Indian culture and heritage. The hilly terrain of India offers some magnificent and action-packed trekking routes. There is boundless potential for trekking expeditions in the vast landscape of the Indian Himalayas and the Karakorams. The Garhwal and Kumaon region also have some very interesting treks which have become quite popular due to their incredible scenic beauty.
Trekking in Rajmachi Fort
Rajmachi Fort is famous for trekking. The beautiful place is has exotic natural locations as well as it is a historic site. Rajmachi can be reached via the town of Lonavla along the Khandala plateau. Lonavla is an important train station on the Indian rail network. It is most convenient to start the trekking from the morning itself at around 11am.Near Kalbhairavnath Temple, there is some space that can be used as a campsite. Those who do not want to stay outside can stay inside the temple. There is a tank, which is 100m away on a path to the left of the temple, water is available here. One has to cook his own food or buy some village-made food of Bhakri and Chutney. Once the trekkers reach the fort, one will realize that the climb was really meaningful.
Opposite to Kalbhairavnath Temple, there is another fort called Shreevardhan. The fort has lots of secret tunnels leading to battlements. There is a place called Manranjan behind the temple that gives one a nice view of the plains. Trekkers who want to explore the area can go the base of Manranjan where there are some simple rock-cut caves. Return route is easier to follow; still trekkers are to be careful while getting down from the steep slopes.
Trekking in Dhak-Bahiri Fort
Dhak is one of the most exciting and challenging treks in the Karjat region. Dhak Bahiri is located in the middle of a cliff of Dhak fort. There are three access routs to the fort. One is Jambhiwali, second is Rajmachi and the third is Sandashi. Our trek route begins from Jambhivali village. From Jambhivali we have to ascent through fairly dense jungle up to a steep gully. From here the real challenge begins.
We have to traverse a rock patch of around 70 degrees gradient. After the rock patch we have to climb using the support of a wooden log which sways preciously .After and only after you climb the log can you reach the safety of the cave.
There is a water hole in the cave. The water is ice cold in every season and used for cooking purpose by the villagers. The cave is an impromptu temple of Lord Bahiri where sacrifices are carried out on regular basis.
Peb fort
This is a popular trekking spot situated just north of Matheran, 474m, high. It takes about three hours to trek to Peb fort from Neral. One reaches a cave with a statue of Shivaji, which is below the actual fort. To climb into the fort, one has to walk further ahead to a wall about 10m high where large nails are stuck in. Climbing up the wall using these nails or by climbing a chimney nearby, one can enter the ruins of the fort. But it would be more interesting if instead of climbing the wall, one traverses ahead along a narrow and sometimes exposed path, to the railway line of Matheran.
Nakhind
Nakhind is a hill, 704m high, situated north of Peb fort. The top is a narrow forested ridge, running in the north-south direction. It can be identified by a hole at its northern end, which is visible even from trains travelling to Karjat. The highest point of the ridge is in its centre. Towards the south, the ridge descends to meet a hump forming a saddle at the junction. To the south of this hump, is another hump, and to its south lies Peb fort. Electric power lines cross the Matheran range at the above-mentioned saddle from Neral to Panvel and there is a transmission tower here. The saddle can be approached from Neral, following essentially the same route to climb Peb fort. It can also be approached from Panvel side. Turning left at the junction leads to Peb fort, and turning right leads to Nakhind. The route to Nakhind climbs steeply and leads onto the highest point in the centre of the ridge. A good view of Chanderi and Konkan plains on both east and west can be got during the climb. It takes about three hours to reach the top of Nakhind from Neral.
Chanderi
This majestic massif, 790m high, stands out as one approaches Vangani station on the way from Badlapur to Karjat by train. Joined to Chanderi by a col, are a group of four pinnacles called Mhasmal. The Chanderi-Mhasmal duo is very prominent and can be seen from far-away peaks in the Sahyadris. In the monsoons, one can do a one-day trek to a cave at the base of the Chanderi massif. The cave is on the side opposite to the railway line (Panvel side). One has to first climb upto the col between Chanderi and Mhasmal. The climb is mostly up a nala, and very beautiful. From the col, one can turn left and climb up a ridge to reach a short exposed traverse which leads to the cave. There is a water tank near the cave. In the dry season, there is scree on this traverse, so one should be very careful here. Also while coming down the nala, one should be careful as the rocks tend to be slippery in the monsoon.
BhimashankarBhimashankar is a huge massif 1005m high. At the top of this massif, there is a huge plateau where the Bhimashankar town and the Bhimashankar temple is situated. The area near the top is thickly forested. The forest is a reserve forest, and is a great place to visit in the monsoon. Bhimashankar is a popular pilgrimage spot, since the temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. The highest point of the massif is about 50m higher than the top plateau and is called Nagphani, because it looks like the hood of a cobra from a distance. The Bhima river originates from here and flows down towards the Deccan plateau. Nagphani gives a great view of the southern Malshej Ghat mountains and the mountains near Lonavla, and the sunrise and sunset there is fabulous.
There are huts and dharamshalas near the temple for people to stay in. One gets hot, simple and spicy food at the dhabas near the dharamshalas. In the monsoon the entire area around the temple is covered in clouds and even the road lights can be difficult to see! The temple is very beautiful and serene, and has a huge bell at one end, a relic from Portuguese times.
Buses ply from Mumbai and Pune to the temple. These buses have to approach Bhimashankar from the Deccan plateau side (Khed side). But for trekkers, there are many other routes. For example, one can approach Bhimashankar from Ahupe Ghat in southern Malshej Ghat region. But by far, the most popular trekking approach is to climb up from the Konkan, from Khaandas village. There are two routes from Khaandas to Bhimashankar
