A list of carefully selected monsoon treks near Mumbai, including jungle trails, waterfall treks, fort hikes, and beginner-friendly options for rainy season.
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- Overnight Trek
- Kalu Waterfall, Maharashtra
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- One Day Trek
- Harishchandragad, Maharashtra
Monsoon Events and Activities by Mischief Treks
One-Day Treks by Mischief Treks
Monsoon is finally here and the landscapes are turning lush green again. All the rain-water based waterfall will be active from the month of June 2025, and will remain active till end of September 2025. Fort treks and Jungle treks and trails are best to visit during this rainy season. Mischief Treks has lined up several Monsoon Treks for this rainy season.
Monsoon Treks near Mumbai
The monsoon treks can be categorised in three main categories mentioned below:
- Fort Treks in Maharashtra
- Waterfall Treks in Maharashtra
- Forest/Jungle Treks and Trails
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- Upcoming Events in Mumbai
- Weekend Events and Activities
- Easy Grade Treks for beginners
- Tours starting from Mumbai
Easy/Moderate Grade Monsoon Treks
A list of top 20 treks with difficulty level between Easy to Moderate grade, located near Mumbai, and suitable for beginners to safely explore in rains during the Monsoon season.
- Naneghat Reverse Waterfall Trek
- Sondai Fort Trek
- Aadrai Jungle Trek
- Kalu Waterfall Trek
- Ratangad Fort Trek
- Harishchandragad Trek
- Bhimashankar Trek
- Visapur Fort Trek
- Kalsubai Trek
- Devkund Waterfall Trek
- Prabalgad Trek
- Harihar Fort Trek
- Manikgad Trek
- Andharban Jungle Trek
- Garbett Plateau Trek
- Kothaligad Fort Trek
- One Tree Hill
- Kalavantin Durg Trek
- Bhimgad - Vadap Waterfall Trek
- Asherigad Fort Trek
Top 15 Monsoon Treks near Mumbai
A list of 15 treks near Mumbai, perfect for rain lovers looking for greenery, and nature experience.
- Aadrai Jungle Trek
- Kalu Waterfall Trek
- Naneghat Reverse Waterfall Trek
- Sondai Fort Trek
- Kohoj Fort Trek
- Devkund Waterfall Trek
- Ratangad Fort Trek
- Andharban Jungle Trek
- Harishchandragad Trek
- Kalsubai Trek
- Karnala Fort Trek
- Visapur Fort Trek
- Lohagad Trek
- Tikona Trek
- Garbett Plateau Trek
Suggestions by expert Trek-Leaders for Monsoon Treks
As a leading Trek-Group of Maharashtra, Team "Mischief Treks" would like to share our expert trek-leader's advice to ensure your monsoon trek is a safe, memorable adventure.
Gear up properly
♦ Footwear: You should wear shoes with good grip. Strictly avoid sandals or floaters.
♦ Clothing: Wear quick-dry clothes made of synthetic materials (polyester, nylon). Avoid jeans or similar material that gets uncomfortable when its wet.
♦ Rain Protection: A poncho is better than a raincoat as it covers you as well as your backpack. Pack your belongings in plastic before putting it in your backpack. Strictly avoid umbrellas, Your hands need to be free while trekking.
♦ Energy: Carry snacks to munch on, during the trek you may feel hungry.
♦ Hydration: Carry at least 2 Ltr. of water to keep you hydrated. Sip water at frequent intervals and consider adding an electrolyte powder to prevent cramps.
♦ Be Aware: Follow safety instructions mentioned on trek details page and do not skip reading the "important notes" mentioned on it.
♦ Things to carry: Each trek-details page of Mischief Treks website contains a "Thing to carry" section which needs to be considered for planning the said trek.
♦ Clothing: Wear quick-dry clothes made of synthetic materials (polyester, nylon). Avoid jeans or similar material that gets uncomfortable when its wet.
♦ Rain Protection: A poncho is better than a raincoat as it covers you as well as your backpack. Pack your belongings in plastic before putting it in your backpack. Strictly avoid umbrellas, Your hands need to be free while trekking.
♦ Energy: Carry snacks to munch on, during the trek you may feel hungry.
♦ Hydration: Carry at least 2 Ltr. of water to keep you hydrated. Sip water at frequent intervals and consider adding an electrolyte powder to prevent cramps.
♦ Be Aware: Follow safety instructions mentioned on trek details page and do not skip reading the "important notes" mentioned on it.
♦ Things to carry: Each trek-details page of Mischief Treks website contains a "Thing to carry" section which needs to be considered for planning the said trek.
Understanding the Monsoon Season:
The prime monsoon-trekking season in Mumbai and near by regions starts from late June to mid of October.
What to Expect: Heavy rainfall, dense fog which can reduce visibility to a few feet and humidity are common. At some patches the path can be slippery.
Pro-Tip: The intensity of the rain and trail conditions can change drastically. Always rely on the inputs received from your trek leader rather than unreliable sources like social media.
What to Expect: Heavy rainfall, dense fog which can reduce visibility to a few feet and humidity are common. At some patches the path can be slippery.
Pro-Tip: The intensity of the rain and trail conditions can change drastically. Always rely on the inputs received from your trek leader rather than unreliable sources like social media.
Fitness Benchmark
Monsoon treks aren’t just nature walks. Even if the trail looks flat, the uneven terrain, slippery rocks, and humid air make it tiring.
Benchmark: You should be able to comfortably walk for a few hours and climb 5-6 flights of stairs without becoming breathless.
Focus on: Stamina and stability are more important than brute strength. A basic level of fitness is sufficient for most of our jungle treks.
You should be able to:
♦ Walk for 3 to 6 hours continuously on an incline terrain with a small backpack
♦ Manage your speed with the speed of the group.
♦ If you’re very new to trekking, start with easier trails before trying tougher ones.
Benchmark: You should be able to comfortably walk for a few hours and climb 5-6 flights of stairs without becoming breathless.
Focus on: Stamina and stability are more important than brute strength. A basic level of fitness is sufficient for most of our jungle treks.
You should be able to:
♦ Walk for 3 to 6 hours continuously on an incline terrain with a small backpack
♦ Manage your speed with the speed of the group.
♦ If you’re very new to trekking, start with easier trails before trying tougher ones.
Travel and Transport from Mumbai
Mischief Treks provides multiple travel options to reach the base village of a given trek location.
AC Bus : A jointly hired AC bus is used for travelling from Mumbai to the start point of the trek location and back to Mumbai
Local Jeep + Train Combo: We also have cost effective travel option of travelling to nearest railway station by train and then a jointly hired local Jeep to reach the base village
Own Vehicle: You can reach the base village by your own vehicle. Beware, the roads leading to base villages can be in poor condition, with potholes deep enough to cause accidents.
AC Bus : A jointly hired AC bus is used for travelling from Mumbai to the start point of the trek location and back to Mumbai
Local Jeep + Train Combo: We also have cost effective travel option of travelling to nearest railway station by train and then a jointly hired local Jeep to reach the base village
Own Vehicle: You can reach the base village by your own vehicle. Beware, the roads leading to base villages can be in poor condition, with potholes deep enough to cause accidents.
Safety Protocols Followed by Mischief Treks
♦ We don’t compromise on safety, even if that means cancelling an event due to bad weather conditions.
♦ Our leaders carry first-aid kits, torches, and are well versed with rescue protocols.
♦ We conduct a trail reccé before publishing any trek on our website. This ensures the team has all latest updates about the terrain.
♦ Headcount is taken before starting, and again at mid-point and end to ensure no one misses out.
♦ Before starting the trek, we conduct a safety-instruction session to educate all participants about the trek.
♦ We follow a strict protocol to reject applicants during enquiry phase if we notice behavioural red flags, carelessness, or ignorance.
♦ The leaders of Mischief Treks are trained in first-aid and navigating in most challenging terrains.
♦ Mischief Treks is known for keeping the group size small during treks, only 25-30 participants per batch. This helps everyone enjoy nature in a safe and peaceful way.
♦ Our leaders carry first-aid kits, torches, and are well versed with rescue protocols.
♦ We conduct a trail reccé before publishing any trek on our website. This ensures the team has all latest updates about the terrain.
♦ Headcount is taken before starting, and again at mid-point and end to ensure no one misses out.
♦ Before starting the trek, we conduct a safety-instruction session to educate all participants about the trek.
♦ We follow a strict protocol to reject applicants during enquiry phase if we notice behavioural red flags, carelessness, or ignorance.
♦ The leaders of Mischief Treks are trained in first-aid and navigating in most challenging terrains.
♦ Mischief Treks is known for keeping the group size small during treks, only 25-30 participants per batch. This helps everyone enjoy nature in a safe and peaceful way.
Caution: Trek locations are not Tourist Spots
Going for a trek alone or only with your group of friends is not a good idea. Trekking locations are not like tourist spots, the chances of getting injured or lost are much higher and hence you need to be accompanied by an expert trek-leader. Guides are suitable only for tourist locations. In the last 3 years, more than 200 individuals have got badly hurt and some have even lost their lives because of small mistakes during treks. These mistakes could have been avoided if they were under supervision of a trek-leader. If something goes wrong, you will need quick medical help, every minute matters, and your friends may know the route but they are not trained for rescue. That’s why it’s always better to trek with a trusted and experienced trek organiser. Always choose your trek organiser wisely.
Choose Trek Organiser Wisely
Your Safety Comes First
Always prefer Trek-Organisers with limited batch size to avoid getting trapped in a Over-Crowded batch where your entire experience is ruined.
♦ Check if the organiser provides email confirmations, documented evidence of booking via legitimate official website.
♦ Check if the payment is being made to the organisation or some individual personal account which can be a huge red flag.
♦ Check if organiser is famous for "Reels" or for "Reliability". Be Wise !
♦ Check the historic track record and reputation in terms of safe and secured trek operations.
♦ Check how many years of actual trek-handling experience the organisation has.
♦ Last but most important, Look at the kind of crowd that usually joins treks with that organiser.
Beware of: Social Media based trek organisers. In recent years, we have noticed a dangerous trend. Inexperienced individuals, mostly school or college students, offering trekking events on Instagram and other social media apps. Many of them have no actual trekking knowledge, no organisational training, and often can’t manage their own safety. Remember, your life is more valuable than a Discount offer. They take payments to personal UPI numbers. No confirmation. No refund. No responsibility.
Always prefer Trek-Organisers with limited batch size to avoid getting trapped in a Over-Crowded batch where your entire experience is ruined.
♦ Check if the organiser provides email confirmations, documented evidence of booking via legitimate official website.
♦ Check if the payment is being made to the organisation or some individual personal account which can be a huge red flag.
♦ Check if organiser is famous for "Reels" or for "Reliability". Be Wise !
♦ Check the historic track record and reputation in terms of safe and secured trek operations.
♦ Check how many years of actual trek-handling experience the organisation has.
♦ Last but most important, Look at the kind of crowd that usually joins treks with that organiser.
Beware of: Social Media based trek organisers. In recent years, we have noticed a dangerous trend. Inexperienced individuals, mostly school or college students, offering trekking events on Instagram and other social media apps. Many of them have no actual trekking knowledge, no organisational training, and often can’t manage their own safety. Remember, your life is more valuable than a Discount offer. They take payments to personal UPI numbers. No confirmation. No refund. No responsibility.
Online Bookings
Secured Booking Portal: Mischief Treks has multiple trekking events scheduled for every weekend of the year. Online Booking engine is provided via a safe and secured payment gateway by reputed banks. Online booking for treks in Maharashtra can be done on the official website.
When to book: Monsoon treks are incredibly popular and fill up fast and Mischief Treks is one of rare few organisers who has limited small-group size. You should Book your trek at least 3-5 days in Advance: Avoid Over-Crowded batches conducted by amateurs, its life-risk.
Trust the Experts: Booking with a reputable operator ensures you have qualified leaders, a well-planned itinerary, and safety protocols in place.
Caution: Be extra careful while dealing with social-media based trek organisers who do not have any website or real presence. Avoid making payment to personal account of individuals.
When to book: Monsoon treks are incredibly popular and fill up fast and Mischief Treks is one of rare few organisers who has limited small-group size. You should Book your trek at least 3-5 days in Advance: Avoid Over-Crowded batches conducted by amateurs, its life-risk.
Trust the Experts: Booking with a reputable operator ensures you have qualified leaders, a well-planned itinerary, and safety protocols in place.
Caution: Be extra careful while dealing with social-media based trek organisers who do not have any website or real presence. Avoid making payment to personal account of individuals.
Preserve Nature : Leave No Trace
Nature Preservation policy of Mischief Treks:
♦ Take-back whatever you Brought-along: Carry all your waste, including food wrappers and plastic bottles, back to the city and dispose it properly. Do not litter the trekking locations, Villages, and trails.
♦ Respect the Local Culture: Be polite and respectful to the residents of the base villages. You are a guest in their home.
♦ Stay on the Designated Trail: Wandering off-trail causes soil erosion and damages the delicate ecosystem. Do not pluck flowers or destroy the natural beauty.
♦ Small Group Size: At "Mischief Treks", we always keep the group size for trek batches is limited to 25-30 participants only. This helps manage the group better, keep everyone safe, and avoid crowding at the trek location. Small groups also mean you get a better overall-experience without noise or chaos.
The mountains and jungles are our shared heritage. Let's protect them and keep them clean.
♦ Take-back whatever you Brought-along: Carry all your waste, including food wrappers and plastic bottles, back to the city and dispose it properly. Do not litter the trekking locations, Villages, and trails.
♦ Respect the Local Culture: Be polite and respectful to the residents of the base villages. You are a guest in their home.
♦ Stay on the Designated Trail: Wandering off-trail causes soil erosion and damages the delicate ecosystem. Do not pluck flowers or destroy the natural beauty.
♦ Small Group Size: At "Mischief Treks", we always keep the group size for trek batches is limited to 25-30 participants only. This helps manage the group better, keep everyone safe, and avoid crowding at the trek location. Small groups also mean you get a better overall-experience without noise or chaos.
The mountains and jungles are our shared heritage. Let's protect them and keep them clean.
⚠️ Eligibility Condition:
- If you wish to apply for being part of our group during you need to "Read" and "Understand" the Details mentioned on the event details page along with the About-us page.
- Each participant needs to be physically and also mentally fit to participate in our events.
- Do not book an event if the details mentioned are not agreeable to you, OR if you do not have time to read and be AWARE of what you are signing up for.
Yes, we do filter out unwanted people during enquiry phase itself. This helps us have like-minded people in the group. We are glad to witness the the outcome of having amazing participants in our group (especially solo female travellers) who feel safe, comfortable and have appreciated us for providing them a memorable experience due to the eligibility condition we have.