.Karoli Valley Trek is one of the lesser known treks near Mumbai, perfect for people who enjoy non-crowded nature. The trek takes you through dense forest, natural streams, and small waterfalls, making it a refreshing one-day break from city life.
The main highlight of this trek is the green valley, especially during and just after the monsoon season. The trail is easy to moderate, which means even beginners and first-time trekkers can join. Most of the path goes through a jungle area, so it stays cool even during hot days.
This trek is good for people who like walking in nature, but don’t want to climb too high or too steep. It’s safe for groups, families, and solo travelers too. Since Karoli Valley is not a commercial trekking spot, the area stays clean and peaceful.
| Height/Altitude | 1219 meters (4000 feet) |
|---|---|
| Base Village | Samrad Village |
| Best time to visit | June-October |
| Trek difficulty level | Easy Grade |
| Eligibility | Click Here |
| Total Trek Distance | 12 Kilometers |
| Trek Duration | 4 to 5 Hours |
| Distance from Mumbai | 4 hr 25 min (202 km) |
| Nearest Train Station | Asangaon Station |
| Batch Size | 30 Participants |
| Category | One-Day Trek |
| Organizer | Mischief Treks |
| Charges | INR 750.00 Onwards |
| Transport/Travel | AC Bus Pickup from Mumbai |
Karoli Valley Trek and Soudhara Waterfall
Charges and Travel Options:
Option A: INR 600.00
Participants need to reach the base village in their own vehicle. We will be sharing GPS locations and directions/instructions on the WhatsApp group.
Option B: INR 1600.00
AC Bus Pickup/Drop from Mumbai included.
⚠️ Eligibility condition
1. If you wish to apply for being part of our group, you need to "Read" and "Understand" the details provided to you on this page, and the About-us page so that you can be "Aware" our community.
2. Each participant needs to be mentally fit to participate. Do not book this event if the details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you. Mischief Treks does not accept ignorant people.
Booking closes once slots are sold out.
The dates mentioned below are with reference to travel starting from Mumbai. For example, if you wish to trek on Sunday early morning, you need to book the batch starting on Saturday night 11pm from Borivali.
Sorry, no more Group-Batches are scheduled.
If you wish to get a private batch scheduled for a group of 20 or more participants at a date of your choice, kindly refer to our Private Batch page, or you can explore the Upcoming Events in Mumbai in case you are looking for Group-Events.
What is included in the tour
- AC Bus Pickup and Drop from Mumbai
(If opted for) - Breakfast and Tea
- Lunch Veg and Jain
- Basic First Aid
- Trek Expertise charges
- Safety Equipment charges
- Govt / Local Body Charges as applicable
What is NOT included in the tour
- Bottled water.
- Any other expenses that are not mentioned above in inclusion section.
.Coordination:
Three hours prior to the event date and time, we will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination purposes. Exact GPS locations for each meeting point, coordinator contact, Live location of bus, etc will be shared in the group.
Bus Pickup points
11.00pm: Borivli East (SGNP gate)
11.10pm: Goregaon - Pathanwadi Oberoi Mall
11.20pm: Andheri - Start of andheri flyover
11.30pm: Bandra - Kala Nagar WEH Bus Stop
11.45pm: Sion Station
12.00am: Amar Mahal bus stop, Ghatkopar/Chembur
12.35am: Thane - Teen haat naka
01.10am: Kalyan - NH3, Kalyan bypass
Meeting Point - Self Drive:
Aadrai Trek Schedule:
- Reach base village approximately by 5:30 am
- Rest and freshen up, have breakfast
- Introduction and safety instruction session and start trekking towards the waterfall around 6.30am in dense forest.
- Walk through A Non-Crowded Scenic route deep into the lush green valley to our waterfall. The valley is surrounded by beautiful waterfalls, treks and greenery.
- Start Descend around 11:00 am
- Around 12:30 pm head back to base and have lunch
- Start return journey to Mumbai around 2:30 pm
- Reach Mumbai tentatively by 08:00 pm depending on traffic conditions.
Note: Even the most "Easiest" trek is basically a TREK and not a tour or picnic. Its impossible for an Unfit person to complete even 50 percent of the easy trek. He/she may feel that the easy grade trek is actually words most "Difficult " trek. Please make sure you are fit to trek before booking. Click to understand What is Trek
Please do not apply to join our group if the terms and details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you.
Fitness:
Please make sure you are Physically Fit to complete the event and BEFORE Booking you have gone through all the details, FAQ, Points to note, About Us, and Disclaimer.
Food:
The food during the event is home cooked food provided by local villagers living in tribal (Aadivasi) region. If you are choosy, cranky and grumpy about food, please avoid joining this event.
Transport:
Mischief Treks does not own busses, Jeeps, Trains, or Flight. The transport options are hired by us just like people hire Ola, Uber, Auto, Taxi, or Train. Any issues regarding the transport vehicles need to be addressed to concerned transport service provider. Pickup-and-Drop for the event is arranged only as "help" towards common means to travel together, Mischief Treks does not provide transport services or takes any liability regarding the same. Our role and responsibility starts from base village where the trek conducted by us begins. AC buses may contain slight stench of dampness during monsoon season. One needs to be reasonable with this issue of AC vehicles.
Trekking Shoes:
Wear reliable shoes with good grip, the sole of the shoe gets ripped off if the shoe is not in good condition.
Washroom:
The washrooms are available at the base village, there are no washroom on the entire trek route. You can use the ones at the local villager's house before and after the trek. The bus will try to wait for washroom break when ever possible during the journey. During return the bus might get stuck in traffic, please note trying to find a proper parking area and washroom might be difficult.
About us:
Don't forget to check the About-Us page if you are new to trekking in Maharashtra.
Punctuality:
In any adventure or sport event punctuality and discipline is utmost important. If you are late in catching the train/bus/cab, you will miss-out the pickup and will be considered dropout. If you are travelling in your vehicle, you may miss joining the group you are late. This is a group event and will not be personalized as per your timing.
Discounts:
To be honest, Discounts and coupon codes are just a marketing trick to fool people. No one offers something below the pre-decided rate slab. The charges on website haven't yet been adjusted (inflated) to provide for discounts. Mentioned amount is the lowest actual charges and hence discounts are currently not possible. Each organiser charges a certain amount based on his understanding regarding 'Worth' of his own event.
Weather:
This is a Monsoon Trek specially formulated according to past 10 years data of rainfall. This event is not suitable for Summer or Winter. The event is scheduled to be conducted unless road is blocked, train services are suspended, or Government issues a Ban for this location.
Batch Size:
We Do-Not conduct treks with 100-150 people in a group. The batch size of 'Mischief Treks' events is limited to 30 participants. This is to enhance the experience in nature, and we prefer to have a Non-Crowded group for safety reasons too.
KYC Form:
Once you have paid for the event you will receive a KYC form on WhatsApp as soon as your payment is verified by system. You need to submit this form within 3 hours of receiving the form. If you have booked for your friends too, you need to ask each of your friend to get this done. If you are booking just 1 day prior to event, the form needs to be submitted immediately to avoid any inconvenience (Refer FAQ section below)
CAUTION:
Please be aware that even the easiest trek is fundamentally a "Trek," not a Tour, Hike, or Picnic. It's crucial to understand that an unfit individual might struggle to complete even half of an easy trek. Based on our prior experiences, an unfit person might perceive an easy-grade trek as the most difficult trek. Prior to making a booking for the event, ensure that you are in good physical and mental condition for trekking.
To understand What is Trek ( click here )
- Identity proof.
- Reliable shoes with Good grip and extra pair of floaters.
- Water (minimum 2 Ltrs) Compulsory.
- Rain gear - windcheater/raincoat/poncho.
- Extra pair of Clothes.
- Keep your phone fully charged.
- Mosquito repellent (optional)
- Some ready-to-eat food like biscuits, plum cake, etc to keep your tummy happy.
- Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder (We will have a basic first aid kit with us).
- A haversack to put all your things. Your hands need to be free while trekking.
- And most imp thing, carry lot of enthusiasm and team spirit.
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Q. Is Karoli Valley Trek safe for solo participants?
Ans. Yes Trek is safe and comfortable. Mostly 40% of the participants come solo and blend in with the trek leaders and the rest of the group.
Q. Is Karoli Valley Trek safe for girls?
Ans. Mischief Treks has a track record of making our trekking and camping events extremely safe for girls. Normally 60 – 75 % of our participants are females. Apart from standard risks of any adventure activity, Mischief Treks events are safe for girls, women, kids and especially Men.
Q. How long is the Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. To complete the trek, it takes approximately two hours to ascend and two hours to descend. The time frame may increase or decrease depending on fitness level of the participants in the group.
Q. What is the difficulty level of Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. Karoli Valley trek is an easy level trek and requires moderate/average fitness levels. Its suitable for individuals who are physically fit. For this trek one must use shoes with good grip.
Q. How is the route during Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. During the trek you will pass through dense jungle and also cross river streams and waterfalls. The initial part is plain walk on the forest land and later gradual incline of the hill to reach Karoli Valley located mid of jungle. During the months of June, July and August the initial part of the jungle trek is covered with dense fog.
Q. Can we pay in cash or on spot for Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. Sorry we do not accept cash payments.
Q. What is the last date of booking the Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. Bookings close once tickets are sold out. Ideally you need to book atleast 2-3 days in advance.
Q. How should I book the Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. All you have to do is press the book now button on this page and follow the instructions.
Q. How do we get in touch after reaching meeting point?
Ans. We will be creating a whatsapp group for coordination where you will be provided all the necessary information regarding contact person, exact point to meet etc..
Q. If I have opted for "with transport", which vehicle will be provided?
Ans. Transport from Mumbai is generally provided by bus. The bus capacity varies with reference to participant count. 17 seater, 26 Seater, 32 seater etc ..
Q. What is provided in meals?
Ans. Breakfast will consist of poha and tea and Lunch will consist of Roti, seasonal veg, Dal, and Rice. This meal is prepared by local villagers and is basic home cooked food.
Q. Are there medical facilities at the trek?
Ans. Our trek leader have basic first aid kit with them to ensure the first aid can be provided if needed. You need to carry personal medicines if any.
Q. Can I bring my pet to Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. We don't mind having pets along, but the forest stray dogs cause trouble for all other participants when they sense presence of any outsider animal in their territory. Hence, we highly recommend not bringing any pets into any forest region including.
Q. Will we be returning at exact time mentioned in the itinerary?
Ans. The Itinerary is for reference purpose only, it is based on average time taken during our previous events. Actual timeline for a particular date depends on Weather conditions, Traffic Conditions, Participants speed and endurance.
Q. Are there any restrictions during the trek?
Ans. During the trek none of the participants are allowed to smoke or consume alcohol. Use of loudspeaker is strictly banned by Forest department at all trek locations. If any person is found smoking or consuming alcohol, strict action will be taken against such participant. Also, this may result in sentiments of religious groups being hurt and public at large may act upon it. Hence, such acts are strictly forbidden. The law of the land must be adhered throughout the trek.
Q. Can someone read out all details for me on phone?
Ans. All the details are mentioned on this page itself, once you scroll up you will all info on your screen. Sorry we do not verbally provide details on phone as it usually creates lot of misunderstanding and miscommunication. Also, its extremely important to read and understand all the details before you book the event so that you have absolute clarity. If something mentioned on this page is confusing , you can get clarity on chat by clicking on chat with us button on top. To discuss things that are not mentioned on this website we can arrange a callback from one of our trek leaders.
Q. I have booked/paid for the event, is my booking confirmed for the event?
Ans. No !, your booking can become invalid if you do not submit the "Most Important Details" required for emergency situations. For any Trek/Adventure event the organizers need to have your details at least 24 hours prior to the event. We do not allow anyone to the campsite until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of an emergency and is a mandatory KYC parameter. The link for the "personal details form" will be sent on WhatsApp immediately after you complete the booking instructions mentioned on the website. Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case.
Q. Why is submitting emergency contact details and KYC information mandatory?
Ans. Its a standard protocol and also a guideline by Govt of India. We are accountable for every "Human-Body" present at our campsite or trek is our responsibility and in case of any unfortunate event we will be asked by authorities to provide all relevant information about you. In order to comply with the authorities we have to take authentic information from you. Fake/Incomplete information or non-submission of the details will make your ticket (paid amount) invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. You will not be allowed to participate in the event.
Q. Does the cancellation policy/rescheduling policy apply to me if I book on event day or last day?
Ans: Yes, the policy is applicable irrespective of the booking date. The cancellation / reschedule policy is applicable to everyone with immediate effect from the date and time of booking. The refunds/rescheduling requests will be processed based on the date and time of cancellation/reschedule request sent to us and the date and time of booking the event are irrelevant.
Q. What is the basis of cancellation/reschedule policy in case of medical ?
Ans: The cancellation policy is based on fairness towards the participant and the organizing team. In case of medical/personal emergency, the loss arising out of cancellation/reschedule will be borne by the respective person. i.e. if the organizing team faces an emergency situation and the event gets canceled, the participant will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if the participant faces an emergency situation, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss. The cancellation policy is designed with a completely unbiased approach towards the participant and organizing team and is aimed at fairness towards both.
Q. What if my application to join is disapproved due to my behavior?
Ans. Its important to understand, if you are expelled or if you try to force yourself on us, your application will be rejected based on your unacceptable behavior. If you lie to us about qualifying the eligibility condition mentioned on this page , you will be expelled from our group. Any time during the enquiry phase or after registering or during the event your behavior is considered unacceptable, you will be expelled from the group and No refunds are provided in such case of expulsion or disapproval of joining.
Q. What if there is an issue with transport?
Ans. Mischief Treks as a team conducts treks only. All the support functions like transport, food etc are sourced from various other vendors to help the participants have it streamlined. Equipment failure can happen any time with any piece of machinery and we can try to get a replacement/repair from the vendor. This may consume time and the trek leader may decide to continue the trek as deemed fit to get the event completed. We as well as the participants have to bare with it. There are no refunds possible in such case. The Trek leader's decision to terminate the trek or continue the trek with available resources will be final and binding.
Q. We are coming by our own vehicle for the event, where should we reach for Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. You need to reach the Meeting point at scheduled meeting time. This is where we will be meeting, from here you can follow our vehicles. You will be given exact coordinates after you finish booking formalities. We will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination, you will be provided all relevant details in the group. Please do not be late, we cannot keep other participants waiting. If you are not able to reach on time you will be considered a Drop-Out and no refund will be provided in such case.
Q. How many people will be coming for Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. Depends on the number of people booking, rescheduling, cancelling the event. Its tough to guess exact count till the options for booking/rescheduling are open. Generally, the batch size is approximately 30-35 participants.
Q. Can kids participate in Karoli Valley Trek?
Ans. Age does not matter, Fitness and adaptation is extremely Important. Once we had a 4 year old girl who completed entire trek easily, and sometimes even 22-25 year old people cant complete 10% of the event . If you are planning to trek with a kid , I recommend you to go through this Check this Blog: https://www.mischieftreks.com/can-kids-trek-in-maharashtra
Q. Which are the best waterfalls near Mumbai?
Ans. There are several waterfalls at close proximity to Mumbai, these are best suited for one day visit, and are part of One-Day Trek by Mischief Treks. The most popular waterfalls are as follows:
- Devkund waterfall
- Nanemachi Reverse waterfall
- Naneghat Waterfall
- Aadrai waterfall
- Kalu Waterfall
- God Valley waterfall
- Bhandardara Reverse Waterfall
- Adoshi Waterfall Khopoli
- Bendewadi Waterfall
- Dabhosa Waterfalls
- Devkund Waterfall
- Dugarwadi Waterfall
- Hidden Waterfall Cliff Jumping
- Hidden Waterfall Rappelling
- Hiradpada Waterfall
- Juinagar Waterfall
- Kalmandavi Waterfall
- Kataldhaar waterfall
- Kumbhe Waterfall
- Kundmala Waterfall
- Kune Falls
- Lingya Ghat Waterfall
- Milkybar Waterfall
- Reverse Waterfall Lonavala
- Secret Waterfall Cliff Jumping
- Secret Waterfall Jungle Trail
- Secret Waterfall Trek
- Vihigaon Ashoka Water Falls
- Waghoba Waterfall
Mischief Treks Secret waterfall is also one of the most desired locations in Monsoon. Rappelling activities are also done during monsoons in most of the waterfalls near Mumbai.
- 90% will be refunded if canceled 15 days (360+ hrs) in advance.
- 75% will be refunded if canceled 10 days (240+ hrs) in advance.
- 50% will be refunded if canceled 05 days (120+ hrs) in advance.
- 0% refund if canceled in less than 05 days (120 hours) of the event date and time.
- 0% refund if the participant drops out, misses bus pickup, or does not reach the meeting point on the scheduled date and time.
Rescheduling
- Rescheduling can be done free of cost if the rescheduling request is sent to us 120 hours prior to event date and time.
- If the request is sent in less than 120hrs, 50 percent of event charges need to be paid for cancelling the current booking, and then rescheduling it to a batch available on future date.
Refunds
- Refunds will be calculated and processed on basis of the slabs mentioned above.
- Refund amount will be transferred 24 hours after event date and time.
- Refund Credit will be received at your end depending on your mode of payment. Credit card refunds take 5-15 days to reflect on your statement. UPI refunds are generally credited to your account within 2-3 hours by your bank.
If the event itself gets canceled, you will be given the option to switch to any other event or any other date, Or you can opt for a 100% refund. If you need to reschedule your booking to any other available date, it can be done free of cost if the rescheduling request is sent 120 hours prior to the trek. From 0hrs - 120 hours prior to the trek date and time free rescheduling is not permitted. It will be counted as cancellation done in less than 120hours of the event date and time. It's a humble request, please do not give medical reasons, crib, argue or try to blackmail us if you drop out or cancel/reschedule the trek in the last 5 days.
Policy Logic and Reason: The basis of the cancelation policy is to protect the participant and the organizers from undue financial losses arising out of unforeseen situations. If the event gets canceled due to the medical/personal emergency of the organising team member, the participants will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if there is a medical/personal emergency at the participant's end, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss.
