- Level
- Moderate
- Trek time
- 4–6 hours return
- From Pune
- About 130 km, 3.5–4 hours by road
- Starts at
- Khireshwar, near Pimpalgaon Joga dam
- Best months
- July to September
- Our cost
- ₹858 per person
Aadrai is a forest trek near Khireshwar, close to Malshej ghat and Harishchandragad. The trail winds through thick forest and crosses streams to waterfalls and valley views. Our community has done it with a local guide in the monsoon.
Our trips to Aadrai Jungle Trek
We have been twice, most recently in Jul 2026. Photos from the day:
2 visits · 12 photosWhat it cost: ₹858 each for 17 people, with no markup. See the bill.
How to reach Aadrai Jungle Trek from Pune
By car or bike: Pune–Nashik highway to Alephata, then towards Malshej ghat and Khubi phata to Khireshwar.
By bus or train: ST buses on the Pune–Kalyan route via Malshej stop at Khubi phata, about 6 km from Khireshwar.
The trail
The trail is easy to lose in the forest and streams rise fast after rain. Go with a local guide from Khireshwar.
What you will see
- Dense monsoon forest
- Streams and small waterfalls
- Valley views towards the Konkan
Food and water
Breakfast and lunch are available in Khireshwar. Carry a litre each and ORS.
Is it right for me?
Fit beginners with a local guide and an experienced group.
Best time to go: Monsoon (July–September).
Good to know
- Hire a local guide.
- Do not cross fast-flowing streams.
- Carry ORS; the humid forest is draining.
- Reserved forest: follow forest department rules and take nothing out but photos.
New to trekking? Read your first trek and our safety basics.
Go with us, for free
Join the Pune Trekkers WhatsApp group to hear about the next trip. Everyone splits the real cost; nobody makes money.
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Written by our volunteers from our own trips. Times are for a steady group; conditions change, so check on the day. Something wrong? Tell us.