Overview
The Devkund Waterfall trek is a moderately challenging 6-8 km trek located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, near Bhira village and Bhira Dam. The trek involves a well-marked trail through a forest, crossing streams and some rocky patches, with an altitude gain of around 2,700 ft. The highlight is the Devkund Waterfall, a plunge waterfall with a crystal-clear pool, which is considered the origin of the Kundalika River.
1 Night 1 Day
Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't
What is included in the tour
- Private Bus Transportation from Mumbai & Pune
- Breakfast & Tea
- Lunch ( Veg Thali )
- Trek Leader Charges.
- Trek Expertise Charges.
- Forest Entry Charges.
- First Aid Charges.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel till pickup points
- 5% GST on Booking Tickets
- Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
- Insurance
Highlights
What makes this tour special
- Base Village: Bhira
- Height: 2,700 ft
- Trek Route: Jungle trail with water streams
- Trek Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Trek Endurance: Medium
- Trek Length: 6-8 km Approx.
- Trek Location: Patnus, Mangaon, Raigad, Pune, Maharashtra 402308
- Trek Best Time: June to December
- Distance from Mumbai: 130 km
- Distance from Lonavala: 83 km
Itinerary
- 05:00 AM: Report to The Trekleaders at Fergusson College Main Gate, FC Road (https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9)
- 05:20 AM: Pick Up From Bremen Chowk- Shivneri Bus Stop, Aundh.(https://goo.gl/maps/8a26z5EVzbH4v8U28)
- 05:30 AM: Pick Up From Wakad-Hinjewadi Flyover ( https://goo.gl/maps/DK4j2vch4dtjHNEg8 )
- 05:40 AM: Pick Up From Hinjewadi Phase 1 (https://goo.gl/maps/boFdXy14ABpeY4Yw9)
- 05:50 AM: Pick Up From Hinjewadi Phase 3 (https://goo.gl/maps/zqN4a3YVLUN7CakH9)
- 08:30 AM: Reach Base Village and Have Breakfast and Get ready for the Trek.
- 09:30 AM: Start trek towards Devkund waterfall Post Briefing and Instructions by trek leaders
- 12:00 PM: Reach Waterfall, Enjoy the beauty of place, Take a dip into the water, Do photography
- 01:00 PM: Satert return trek towards Base Village (Patnus)
- 03:30 PM: Reach Base village
- 04:00 PM: Get Freshen up and have Lunch (Veg Thali)
- 05:00 PM: Start return journey to Pune.
- 09:00 PM: Reach Pune. (Arrival time is subjective to traffic and weather conditions)
Things to carry:
(Highly Required and Mandatory Things)
- ID proof
- backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
- trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
- Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half a T-shirt with sleeves), a Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, hand napkin/Towel, Two pair of Socks, etc.
- Water 2-3 liters.
- Ready-to-eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
- Torch
- Personal Medicines and Personal First aid