Aadrai Jungle Trek
Pune, Maharashtra
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758 mhighest point- Max altitude
- 758 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 12 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Only about 75 m of climbing from Khireshwar (about 683 m) to the plateau top (758 m); the 12 km is mostly flat forest walking. In the monsoon the slippery rock, mud, fog and stream crossings are the real challenge.
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Khireshwar → Khireshwar (via Aadrai jungle and the Kalu Waterfall viewpoint)
683 m → 758 m → 683 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Khireshwar
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High point · Aadrai plateau (top of the jungle trail, above the Kalu Waterfall valley)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Khireshwar (nearest town: Junnar)
- Nearest railway
- Kalyan (about 90 km), then state bus or local jeep to Khubi Phata and Khireshwar
- Nearest airport
- Pune International Airport (Lohegaon)
- By road
- Pune (about 130 km via Narayangaon and Junnar); Mumbai (about 138 km via Thane, Murbad and Malshej Ghat)
- Drive
- About 4 h from Pune
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹800–2,000
With an operator
₹1,399–1,599
Per person, ex-Pune. Guided prices published October 2026: Treks and Trails India ₹1,399 (Pune to Pune, non-AC); Bhatakna ₹1,499; Adventure Club Pune ₹1,599. Joining at Khireshwar costs ₹600-999 with these operators; Mischief Treks charges ₹1,500 ex-Mumbai (AC bus). Self-guided is an estimate: bus Pune-Junnar and a shared jeep to Khireshwar and back, breakfast and lunch in the village, and a local village guide (one operator says a local guide is compulsory). Some operators say forest entry and permit charges apply and are included in their price; the amount is not published.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jun–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Intermittent signal around Khireshwar village; coverage drops sharply once you enter the jungle, so download offline maps.
- Last ATM
- Not confirmed by our sources; carry cash from Junnar or Pune, as Khireshwar is a small village.
- Nearest hospital
- Not confirmed by our sources; Junnar town is the nearest place for first care, Pune for serious cases.
- Water
- Streams and waterfalls cross the trail in the monsoon, but operators tell trekkers to carry 2-3 litres; treat any stream water.
Highlights
- Dense, often fog-filled Sahyadri rainforest on old shepherd trails above Pimpalgaon Joga Dam
- View of the multi-tiered Kalu Waterfall, roughly 1,200 ft high, from the plateau edge
- Stream and river crossings with dozens of seasonal waterfalls in the monsoon
- Short, nearly flat beginner trek that fits into one day from Pune or Mumbai
Risks
- The forest is dense and unmarked and often covered in fog in June-August; operators advise against going without a guide.
- Monsoon rock, mud and stream crossings are slippery; streams can rise fast after heavy rain. Never enter or stand under Kalu Waterfall.
- During heavy rain the Junnar Sub-Divisional Officer issues preventive orders for Malshej Ghat and nearby waterfalls (as on 8 July 2026): no entering fast-flowing water, swimming or risky selfies, and vehicles barred near waterfalls. Check local orders before going.
- Operators run different routes under the same name: some go only to the smaller Aadrai waterfall (about 8 km) and do not include the Kalu Waterfall viewpoint. Confirm the route when booking.
- Summer (March-May) is hot with little water and is not recommended by trek writers.
Know before you go
Questions
Is the Aadrai Jungle trek suitable for beginners?
Yes. Operators rate it easy (some say easy to moderate): it is mostly flat forest walking with a few gentle climbs and no technical sections. Good grip shoes matter more than fitness, because the monsoon trail is slippery.
How long is the Aadrai Jungle trek?
About 6 km each way, roughly 12 km round trip from Khireshwar, taking about 6 hours with breaks. Some operators run a shorter 8 km route to the Aadrai waterfall only, and one blog gives 14-16 km for a longer loop.
When is the best time to do the Aadrai Jungle trek?
June to October, when the forest is green and Kalu Waterfall is in full flow. July and August have the strongest waterfalls but the most slippery trail and fog; late September and October are easier. Summer is not recommended.
Can I do the Aadrai Jungle trek without a guide?
It is not advised. The forest is dense and unmarked and often fogged in, so operators recommend going with a guided group or a local guide from Khireshwar; one operator says a local guide is compulsory.
How do I reach Khireshwar, the base village?
Khireshwar is near Pimpalgaon Joga Dam in Junnar taluka, about 130 km from Pune via Narayangaon and Junnar and about 138 km from Mumbai via Malshej Ghat. By train, get off at Kalyan and take a state bus or local jeep to Khubi Phata and on to Khireshwar.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
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District: PuneMaharashtra
- Nearest hospital
- Not confirmed by our sources; Junnar town is the nearest place for first care, Pune for serious cases.
- Last ATM
- Not confirmed by our sources; carry cash from Junnar or Pune, as Khireshwar is a small village.
- Phone network
- Intermittent signal around Khireshwar village; coverage drops sharply once you enter the jungle, so download offline maps.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Aadrai Jungle Trek — Treks and Trails India
- Aadrai Jungle Trek from Pune (Night Departure) — Adventure Club Pune
- Aadrai Waterfall Trek — Mischief Treks
- Aadrai Trek - The Unexplored Jungle Trek from Pune — Bhatakna Tours and Travels
- Aadrai Jungle Trek Mumbai — Stormfree Adventures
- Aadrai Jungle Trek — Explurger
Photos: Daksh121, CC BY-SA 4.0
