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AADRAI FOREST

Grade : Easy-Moderate

Major Attraction :
🌿🏞️ Aadrai Jungle Trek is one of the most scenic monsoon treks in the Sahyadris, offering a perfect blend of adventure and nature. The trek takes you through a dense forest walk 🌳, surrounded by lush greenery, misty trails ☁️, and multiple small water streams 💦 that crisscross the route, making the journey truly refreshing. One of the major highlights is the spectacular Aadrai Waterfall 🌊, along with mesmerizing views of the mighty Kalu Waterfall 💧, one of Maharashtra's tallest waterfalls. Trekkers are also rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Pimpalgaon Joga Dam 🌅 and the surrounding valleys ⛰️. Adding to the experience is the picturesque drive through Malshej Ghat 🚗, known for its winding roads, waterfalls, and cloud-kissed mountains. With scenic rice fields 🌾, untouched natural beauty 💚, and countless photography spots 📸, Aadrai is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. ✨🥾

Pick Up Points :

11:00 pm : Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali

11:20 pm : Bisleri Junction, Andheri

11:45 pm : Sion

12:15 am : Bhandup Pumping Station

12:45 am : Majhiwada

01:15 am : Kalyan Bypass
01:45 am : Shahad

(After reaching pick up point, call our trek leader. Contact detail will be provided on the event day)

Key Info :

Trek Duration : 5-6 hours trail walk
Water Sources : Base village
Washroom Facilities : Base village (Limited facilities)
Technical Climb : No
Base Village : Khireshwar
Nearby City : Junnar
Mode of Transport : 20/30 seater private non-AC vehicle depending on batch size
Vehicle Travel Distance : 180 kms one way
Vehicle Travel Duration : 4.5-5 hours one way
Batch Size : Minimum 12, Maximum 30

Tentative Schedule :
05:00 am : Reach base village and rest in vehicle itself
06:00 am : Have breakfast
07:00 am : Start trek with short briefing and introduction

10:30 am : Reach the last water stream and explore

11:00 am : Start return trek

02:00 pm : Visit Kalu Waterfall view point (If weather is clear)
02:30 pm : Back to base village and have lunch
04:00 pm : Start return journey
10:00 pm : Reach Borivali

Cost Inclusions :

Travel from Borivali to base village and return
Breakfast
Veg Lunch (Local Maharashtrian Thali)
Forest entry fees (If any)
First aid, guide and expertise charges only

Things to Carry :

2 litres of water
Windcheater
Trekking shoes (Action Trekking or Coaster CTR shoes are recomended, avoid Forclaz/Quechua/Running/Other sports shoes for treks in Maharashtra)
Sandals/Slippers/Floaters (for travel before and after the trek)
Dry snacks for trek and bus journey
Extra pair of clothes (Limited changing facilities)
Glucon D or Elecrolyte Powder
Medicine as necessary to you

Important Note :

1. Aadrai trail has 3 small water streams and after that there is a half n hour walk to reach the plateau where the trail ends. End point has no extraordinary view so we will return from 3rd water stream point only.

2. Lunch will be at around 2.30-3.00 pm, which is a little late so please carry some snacks for the trek and return bus journey.

3. You can carry extra pair of clothes and slippers and keep extra luggage in bus (do not keep any valuables in bus).

4. Changing facilities are limited, please be co-operative and adjust in given facilities at base village.

5. In case of heavy rains, water streams may get heavy and crossing the same becomes difficult. Leaders call will be final for the turn around point in such cases.

Overview :

Aadrai forest is popular for the dense forest walk but there is more to it. Aadrai trail has multiple water streams and waterfalls on the way. Apart from that on a clear day one can see the entire Malshej Ghat region, Harishchandragad region and breathtaking view of Kalu Waterfall. The drive to reach base village of Aadrai goes through beautiful Malshej Ghat and Pimpaljoga Dam.

How do you determine your fitness?

Trekking requires good cardiovascular fitness. One can improve this by going for a run on a regular basis and breathing exercises also helps. Smoking also hampers lung capacity, avoid smoking if you want to improve your cardiovascular health.
Even though trekking requires full body strength but strong lower body helps a great deal. Hamstring, Glute and Calves are main muscles that are put to test on treks to name a few. Gym goers often pay less attention to lower body workouts and hence sometimes struggle on trek.
Some treks have less elevation gain (height gain) but are long treks, those trek require good endurance. Endurance can not be built overnight, it takes a long time and constant active lifestyle.
Just because you take long walks, do yoga or go to the gym does not necessarily mean that you are in good fitness. The type of workout you do and your cardiovascular fitness is what matters on treks.
If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 25 then you should only start with Easy treks.

How do we grade our treks ?
Easy: Ideal for first timers but if you are not in good fitness or have a less active lifestyle then select treks which have less than 2 hours of climbing.

Easy Moderate: Ideal for first timers, but requires good endurance as these treks may have longer duration of climb even though terrain may be easy.
Moderate: These trek require good fitness and the terrain can be challenging, like constant climb or tricky patches. These are usually recommended only if you have done a few treks before and have done well on them. Fit and active beginners can also do these treks but we always suggest to start with easy treks.
Moderate-Difficult: These trek are only for trekkers who have done few moderate level treks before and have good fitness and endurance.

Difficult: These treks either have long trekking hours or have technical climb or both. Only suitable for people who trek regularly.

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a) You can cancel your booking 2 days prior to the start of the event day and take 80% refund (E.g. For Sunday morning event you can cancel up to Thursday night 11:59 pm, however for events leaving Saturday night you can cancel up to Wednesday night 11:59 pm)

b) If you cancel after that time limit, then you will neither get any refund nor the amount will be adjusted in future events under any circumstances.

c) However, you can always send someone eligible as your replacement. No extra charges or cancellation charges will be levied for the same.

d) Our events are planned assuming normal weather and normal conditions. In case of occurrence of any delayed cancellation of local or express trains, natural calamities, riots, political unrest, outbreak of disease or other such circumstances which are beyond our control, the event may be cancelled, Leaders decision will be final and binding on all participants, under such circumstances, No refund will be provided.

e) Any eligible refund as per above policy will be processed within 3 working days.

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