Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Andharban Trek, Kundalika Valley Reopening August 9th
The popular Andharban Trek and Kundalika Valley near Pune are reopening on August 9th!
To visit, you must book online beforehand at booking.andharban.org.
You choose a date, provide ID, and pay.
You'll receive a code to enter.
Rules include morning entry, afternoon exit, and a guide.
To protect the environment, you pay a small deposit per plastic item, refunded when you return the trash.
The Forest Department hopes these new measures will make the experience safer and help preserve the natural beauty of the region.
Andharban Trek and Kundalika Valley near Pune will reopen August 9th after a month-long closure.
Entry will be regulated via an online booking system.
Visitors must pre-register, upload ID, and pay online to receive a QR code.
Guidelines include entry between 6 AM and 11:30 AM and exit by 4:30 PM.
A ₹50 refundable deposit per plastic item aims to reduce pollution.
- Who
- Tourists visiting the Andharban Trek and Kundalika Valley.
- What
- Reopening of Andharban Trek and Kundalika Valley with new guidelines.
- When
- Reopening on August 9th, with specific entry and exit times.
- Where
- Andharban Trek and Kundalika Valley near Pune.
- Why
- To manage crowds, promote responsible tourism, and preserve the natural beauty.
- Location
- Andharban Trek and Kundalika Valley, near Pune
- Reopening Date
- August 9th
- Booking
- Required via booking.andharban.org
- Entry Time
- 6:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Exit Time
- 4:30 PM
- Plastic Deposit
- ₹50 per item (refundable)
- Mandatory
- Registered tourist guide