Kundalika Valley Andharban Trek

Reaching To Base and Parking:

We planned to leave around 7AM from Pune but due to some work, we left at 9.30 AM. Its a route of around 56 km from our location but the road is not good so it took around 2 hours to reach there.

Route Hinjewadi to Independence point: (Route)

First we visited Independence point, stopped for few minutes which is near to beginning of the trek. (Location).

Pimpri (Location) village is nearby. We went till there and parked our Bike with locals. Alternatively there is private waterbody nearby(Location) where you can park your bike safe.(Might need to pay Parking charge)


Trek Route :

We did not plan to go to the very end and planned to return from some distance as I was not well.

However we went till the base village.

We started our trek around 12. The path starts from the village. There were few locals which charged us around 50 Rs per head(kind of donation for Temple Building) we paid and proceed. Next thing we saw the Forest rangers waiting there, they asked if we have registered online or not. As we were not aware we paid the charge on the spot and proceeded.

150 Rs. per head, you might want to register before leaving as there is no or least signal there.(Link). Not sure if we can pay there itself in cash or not all the time.

We then started and clicked few photos at the point where we can see valley kind of starting(location).

Then as we proceed, we found one person was trekking alone so he joined us.

On proceeding we kind of take a wrong route at a point, even if some person build a Right sign Mark for the correct route, however we missed that and it added 20-25 minutes to get back on the correct route.

One thing you must follow is that there are arrow marks, marked on the stones leading you to the correct path. Also in case you take a wrong route try to find orange ribbons tied to the small trees, if you see them means you might be on right path.

Whoever did that, did a great job. Following these ribbons you can join back the main trail.

After some more distance we found one of the waterfall, multiple group were there enjoying and resting for a while, however we kept walking and took a short break after covering some more distance.

By 2.45 PM we were in base village. We had tea and Maggie there made by locals.

And then we started back for Pimpri. It was kind of raining a little however it started more with time.

We were on bikes so we had to come back to the same route, however some groups came by bus and trekked till other side(they asked driver to bring the buses other side).

when we started to return, the weather started to be prettier.

When we returned to the point where  valley kind of starting the weather was at the best and the view was heavenly at the point.

Clicking picture for around 15-20 minutes, we left for the village.

Here are few things To Remember before visiting:

1. Register online prior to Trek.
2. Be ready with rain coat if its a rainy season.
3. Carry at least 2 litre water.
4. Carry some cash, in case you need to eat something in village(they accept online payment however signals are very weak).