Andharban

Lonavala | Maharashtra | India

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Quick facts of Andharban

Ideal Duration: 4-6 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

Accessability:

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway Station: Khopoli

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Andharban, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Andharban (meaning Dark Forest) is a dense forest located in Lonavala near Pimpri in Maharashtra, at a distance of one and half hour journey from Lonavala.

Andharban (or Dark Forest) is a dense forest located in Lonavala near Pimpri in Maharashtra, at a distance of one and a half an hour journey from Lonavala. Andharban is an evergreen Sahyadri forest, covered in mist and dreamy forest landscape in the Tamhini Ghats. Andharban trek is an ideal monsoon destination for trekking, shaded for the most part, and its specialty is that it is a descending trail all the way. The foliage is abundantly thick with cascading waterfalls as well as still water ponds. You will enjoy mesmerizing views of Kundalika Valley and amazing species of flora and fauna. You are recommended to avoid night trekking in Andharban.

Travel Tips for Andharban

Photography is allowed

Photography is allowed here, so you can take snaps.

Electronic items are allowed

Electronic items are allowed in all places, if restrictions are there then suitable arrangements are made for cloakroom facility.

Avoid visiting at night

It is advisable to avoid visiting at night.

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Andharban

Quick facts of Andharban

Accessability:

Andharban, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Travel Tips for Andharban

Photography is allowed

Electronic items are allowed

Avoid visiting at night

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Narayani Dham Temple, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Ekvira Devi Temple, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple, Lonavala, Maharashtra

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Tikona Fort, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Bhairavnath Temple, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Amrutanjan Point, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Aamby Valley, Lonavala, Maharashtra

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