You don’t have to start with a group.
Come with curiosity. Find a trail that suits you. Meet people along the way.
Join directly on WhatsApp.
Pune Trekkers is a free trekking community in Pune. We connect approximately 2,300 people across three WhatsApp groups, with no membership fee. Women, solo participants, regular hikers and beginners are welcome.
Join the Pune Trekkers WhatsApp group ↗This link opens WhatsApp in a new tab. Your phone number may be visible to other members. Joining does not guarantee a trek slot.
- Respect the group.
Do not DM other members. You may message only the person organizing a trip. Anyone messaging other members directly may be removed from the group.
- Find your first trek.
Read the current trek board, check that the plan suits your ability, and complete its registration process. Wait for the coordinator to confirm your place.
A few ground rules.
Keep group conversations relevant, avoid unsolicited promotions and forwards, respect boundaries, and do not share another member’s number or photos without permission. All events posted in the group must share costs equally among participants; posts that do not meet this guideline are not permitted.
Read our safety & inclusion guidelines →Is Pune Trekkers free to join?
Yes. Joining the community is free and there is no membership fee. On a trek, participants split the actual agreed expenses, such as transport, food and entry fees, and nobody makes a profit. On Maharashtra treks with 10 or more participants, an organiser may choose to have their own share covered by the group; our community rules explain how.
Can I join on my own?
Absolutely. Many friendships begin at the meeting point. Introduce yourself to the coordinator, ask about the buddy arrangement, and choose a trek that suits your ability.
I’m a beginner. Is this for me?
Yes, when the route suits your fitness and experience. Read the difficulty, duration and terrain notes, and speak with the coordinator before registering. “Easy” still means outdoor walking and uneven ground.