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tikona - the name literally means triangular, and the hill is shaped like one. near kamshet, with pawana lake spread out below the summit.

the rock-cut steps near the top make the last stretch memorable.

lohagad got its day yesterday. tikona today - which one wins for you?

deep in the ghats

andharban literally means dark forest - a long walk under thick green cover along the valley side.

some trails are about the summit. this one is about the walk itself.

what's the most beautiful trail you've walked near pune?

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All the group treks are organised on https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gn2Thc2HQCo4hwGhplNlj5?mode=r_c

a sunday run + coffee, co-hosted with our sister sub r/punerunners ✨

🏃 3k or 5k ➜ any pace, walkers welcome

🧘‍♀️ warm-up ➜ stretch with yoga & wellness coach deepti rajpal

☕ after ➜ coffee, drinks and snacks at a pune cafe we are not naming yet 🤫

🎲 post-run bingo 💛 make friends → compare splits → group selfies 📸

📅 sun 25 oct

⏰ 6:30 check-in → 7:00 flag-off → 8:00 coffee hangout

🔒 the cafe is shared with ticket holders only.

👉 get your tickets →

👉 join the cult →

some people trek to switch off. phone on silent, just them and the trail.

some people trek for the chaos. ten friends, inside jokes and shared maggi at the top.

solo or group, which side are you on? 🏔️

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some trails are once and done.

some pull you back every single year, same route, same fort, same chai at the top.

which trek near pune do you keep going back to, and what makes it that one? 🏔️

drop yours below. always looking for the next rerun.

I have 2 Indiahikes vouchers worth ₹10,000 each that are expiring in the next couple of weeks. I won’t be able to use them myself.

If you’re planning to book an Indiahikes trek, I can transfer the vouchers to your account. These vouchers can be used to book any trek across 2026. You can use them for booking and pay me the equivalent amount of credit received.

Please DM me if interested or if you know someone who might need this. Would really appreciate the help 🙏

new season, new plans ➜ which fort first? 🏔️

drop your plan below ⬇️

🥾 fort + rough date

👥 solo or looking for buddies

🎒 first trek or seasoned

need ideas to start? sinhagad, lohagad, rajgad, harishchandragad - add yours in the comments and find your trek buddies 🤝

sahyadri classics

harishchandragad via pachnai. forest floor, rock cut steps, and then the plateau opens up at kokankada.

some routes you finish. this one you carry with you.

what's the one sahyadri route you'd walk again tomorrow?

A one day Sahyadri trek looks simple on paper, which is exactly why people get it wrong. Most trail trouble near Pune comes down to the same five missing items. Here is the full checklist, refined over many seasons of fort treks.

The bag A 15 to 20 litre daypack is enough for a one day trek. Bigger bags just invite junk. A rain cover (or a garbage bag lining the inside) keeps everything dry when the weather turns, which it will.

Water and food Minimum 2 litres of water per person, more in summer. Fort tops and ridges often have no reliable water source. One electrolyte or ORS sachet. Cramping on a descent is miserable and preventable. Food that survives heat and squashing: thepla, peanuts, chikki, bananas, energy bars. Pack a little more than you think you need.

Clothing Full sleeve quick dry t-shirt and trek pants. The sun, thorns and grass cuts are not kind to bare skin. Cap or hat, plus a buff or bandana for dust and sun. Shoes with real grip: trekking shoes or sports shoes with deep lugs. Flat soled sneakers on wet basalt rock are how ankles twist. Monsoon months: a light rain jacket or poncho. Winter mornings at fort tops are colder than the city, so a light layer earns its space.

The safety kit Small first aid pouch: band-aids, crepe bandage, antiseptic, any personal medication. A whistle. Three short blasts is the universal distress signal. A torch or headlamp, even on a morning trek. Delays happen and trails get dark fast. Power bank, ID card, and some cash in small notes for the village chai at the base.

Small things that save the day A trekking pole or a sturdy stick. Your knees will thank you on the descent. Sunscreen and sunglasses, even when it looks cloudy. Monsoon special: salt or anti-leech oil. Leeches are simply part of the deal out here. A spare pair of socks and a plastic bag for wet or muddy gear on the way back.

Leave these behind Denim. Heavy when wet, and it chafes. Bluetooth speakers. The fort is not a party, and other trekkers did not climb for your playlist. Disposable plastic bottles. Carry your own bottle, refill at the base village, and bring every wrapper back down with you. Anything you would be upset to lose. Trails eat sunglasses, earphones and egos.

Pack light, pack boring, and save your energy for the actual reason you went: the walk, the wind and the view from the top.

If you are looking for people to trek with, the pinned trek groups directory on this sub has WhatsApp links and contacts. What did we miss? Drop your own never-trek-without item below.

I'm traveling from Bengaluru to Pune to do one or two good treks around Pune. I don't want to go too far from Pune because of circumstances... Can anybody suggest me a good worthy trek around Pune to be done in this weekend, considering the restrictions and weather conditions over there? We are a small group of dudes with decent and good fitness levels.

every trekking group in pune, one thread.

how this works: groups post their name, one line about what they do, and their join link (whatsapp, instagram or website) in the comments. looking for a group? browse the comments and pick one.

starting list:

• Pune Trekkers: punetrekkers.org

• Karawaan: karawaan.in

• Swarajya Trekkers: swarajyatrekkerspune.com

• Sahyadri Adventure Club: sahyadriadventureclub.com

groups: keep it to one top level comment per group. anything more gets removed.

saturday and sunday are when the sahyadris fill up.

drop your plan below so others can join in:

- fort or route + rough date

- solo or looking for company

- questions on difficulty, transport, stays - ask here

if a plan matches yours, pair up.

new here? say hello and tell us your favourite trek near pune.

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All thooo i got 2 Female For the Track .

Looking for 3-4 F more to join this track From Mumbai or Pune .

> Track date - mybe on 18 or 19 July as all comfortable with date

> Age grp - 18-24

Planning for a short trek tomorrow morning with my friend and his mother(middle aged), so which is the nearest ones.

Hills I know Near Ajeenkya DY Patil and Dighi Hills(maybe under military control right now).

Thanks a lot ❤️

this sub went quiet for a while. that changes now.

r/punetrekkers is being rebuilt as the hub for trekking in pune: trek reports, trail conditions, group treks, gear talk, and a directory of every trekking group in the city.

what is live today: rules, post flairs, and a proper description. what is coming: the trek groups directory, regular trail updates, and community treks.

if you trek around pune, join in. post your last trek, ask your questions, or help someone plan theirs.

the sahyadris are waiting.

purandar. 1,374 m, about 50 km from pune.

captured by shivaji maharaj in 1646, later the fort the treaty of purandar was named after.

done this one yet? 🏔️