A wide, open plateau above Matheran with a long grassland walk and a cliff edge that drops into cloud on a good monsoon morning.
- Distance
- 8 km
- Duration
- One Day
- Season
- Monsoon, Winter
Easy–Moderate
₹899
per person
18 of 30 seats left
Mumbai-based adventure community
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Discover breathtaking mountains, hidden waterfalls, peaceful forests, and unforgettable journeys with AURALIS EXPERIENCES.
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About AURALIS
We don't just organise treks. We create experiences.
AURALIS EXPERIENCES is a Mumbai-based travel community dedicated to creating unforgettable outdoor experiences across the beautiful landscapes of Maharashtra.
We believe travelling isn't only about reaching a destination. It is about discovering yourself, meeting incredible people, and creating memories that last forever.
Come as strangers. Leave as family.
- Based in
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Operating in
- Sahyadri range
- Group size
- Small & friendly
The collection
Treks people come back for
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A forest walk that ends at a plunge pool below a tall waterfall — short on distance, generous on payoff.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Duration
- One Day
- Season
- Monsoon, Winter
Easy–ModerateView details₹999
per person
10 of 30 seats leftA descending walk through the 'dark forest' — a long, green, low-light traverse from the plateau down toward the Konkan.
- Distance
- 13 km
- Duration
- One Day
- Season
- Monsoon, Winter
ModerateView details₹1,199
per person
12 of 25 seats left
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Why choose AURALIS
Routes are planned carefully. Groups stay small. Safety comes first.
A safety-first approach, applied the same way every time
Every departure gets a route briefing at the base, leaders at the front and the back of the group, a basic first aid kit on the trail, and a weather review before we commit. If conditions turn, we change the plan — that decision is never up for negotiation.
Photography assistance, included
Our team photographs the group on the trail and shares the images afterwards. No package, no upsell.
Carefully planned itineraries
Timings, halts and turnaround points are set before we leave, not improvised on the trail.
Small, friendly groups
Capped group sizes so a leader can actually keep an eye on everyone.
Weather monitoring
Forecasts are checked in the days before every departure, and again on the morning.
- 01Experienced trek leaders on every departure
- 02Beginner friendly routes clearly marked as such
- 03Professional trip coordination from booking to drop-off
- 04Beautiful, lesser-known locations across the range
- 05Affordable pricing with no hidden add-ons
- 06A genuine community, not a one-off tour group
Eco-friendly trekking
We carry our waste back down and expect the same from every participant. Read our Leave No Trace policy.
Upcoming departures
Pick a date. We'll handle the rest.
Seat counts are updated manually by our team. Confirm availability on WhatsApp before travelling.
From the trail
Photographs, not brochures
What people say
Most arrive solo. Few leave without new friends.
Sample content. These reviews are placeholders written for development and are not from real customers. They will be replaced with approved testimonials before launch.
Amazing experience. The route was well managed, the trek leaders were supportive, and the entire group felt welcoming.
Sample review — A. S.
Garbett Plateau · First-time trekker
Small group, unhurried pace, and nobody was left at the back on their own. Photos were shared a few days later.
Sample review — S. I.
Devkund Waterfall · Beginner
Well organised from the pickup onwards. The briefing at the base actually covered what to do if you fall behind, which I appreciated.
Sample review — P. N.
Garbett Plateau · Working professional
I joined on my own and spent the whole descent talking to people I had met that morning. The leaders checked in on everyone without making it feel like a school trip.
Sample review — M. D.
Andharban Jungle · Solo traveller
Meet your leaders
The people at the front and the back
Every AURALIS departure runs with leaders who know the route, brief the group before it starts, and stay with the slowest walker rather than the fastest.
Our leaders provide basic first aid assistance. They are not doctors or paramedics, and we will never describe them as such.
Meet the full team
Nausheen H. B.
Trek Leader
- Experience
- 1+ year leading treks
- Favourite trek
- Garbett Plateau
Specialities
- Trek leadership
- Route navigation
- Group safety
- First aid assistance
- Team coordination
The group moves at the pace of whoever is finding it hardest. That is not a delay — that is the trek.
Janhavi Raundhal
Trip Coordinator & Trek Leader
- Experience
- 1+ year leading treks
- Favourite trek
- Devkund Waterfall
Specialities
- Trip planning
- Participant management
- Outdoor survival basics
- Photography and memories
- Guest experience
Most people message us the night before saying they are nervous. By the descent they are planning the next one.
Safety system
Participant safety is our highest priority.
Trekking carries risk that cannot be removed. What can be controlled, we control the same way on every departure — planned, briefed, checked, and reviewed afterwards.
- Experienced trek leaders
- Basic first aid kits
- Emergency response planning
- Route planning and verified trails
- Group coordination
- Weather monitoring
- Safety briefings
- Responsible trekking practices
- Women-friendly experience
- Emergency contacts recorded
Medical disclaimerSafety checklist (PDF) — coming soon
Pre-trek planning
- Routes are verified before they are offered, and re-checked each season.
- Weather is reviewed in the days before departure and again on the morning.
- Group sizes are capped so leaders can keep track of everyone.
- Participants declare relevant medical conditions at booking.
On the trail
- A safety briefing at the base before the climb begins — route, halts, hazards.
- Leaders positioned at the front and the back of the group throughout.
- Regular regroup points so nobody walks alone.
- Basic first aid kit carried on every departure.
Emergency response
- An emergency contact is recorded for every participant before departure.
- Leaders carry local emergency and base-village contacts for each route.
- A documented plan for evacuation to the nearest road head.
- Authority to shorten, reroute or cancel rests with the trek leader.
After the trek
- Headcount confirmed before the group leaves the base.
- Incidents, near-misses and route changes are recorded and reviewed.
- Participant feedback is collected and fed back into route planning.
Community
Adventure becomes more meaningful when shared.
Many participants join alone. Most leave with new friends. Our groups mix people who have never walked a trail with people who spend every weekend on one — and the walk flattens the difference within the first hour.
- Students
- Working professionals
- Solo travellers
- Photographers
- Fitness enthusiasts
- Nature lovers
Come as strangers. Leave as family.
Coming soon
Adventure Passport
A record of every summit you've stood on
We're building a digital passport that stamps each completed AURALIS trek and unlocks milestones as you go. It isn't live yet — this is a preview of the idea, not a working feature.
Field journal
Read before you walk
FAQ
Questions people ask before their first trek
Still unsure about something? Message us on WhatsApp — a real person answers, and “is this trek right for me?” is a question we like being asked.
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Our own photographs — this grid is not a live Instagram feed.
Get in touch
Not sure which trek suits you?
Tell us your fitness level and what you're hoping for, and we'll point you at the right route — even if that route isn't running for another month.
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