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
Valley Trek · Pune, Sahyadri
Naneghat Trek
An ancient trade pass with rock-cut caves, a stone toll jar, and the reverse waterfall in full monsoon.
JunnarEasy–Moderate4.8(17 reviews)
Representative AURALIS trek photograph — not shot on this route.
- Distance
- 7 km
- Max altitude
- 760 m
- Duration
- One Day Trek
- Best season
- Monsoon & Winter
About this trek
What the day is actually like
Naneghat was a tolled trade route between the Konkan coast and the Deccan plateau more than two thousand years ago, and the evidence is still cut into the rock: a cave shelter, inscriptions, and a large stone jar that collected the toll. The climb follows the old pass itself. In strong monsoon wind the waterfall at the edge is pushed back up the cliff, which is the thing most people come to see, though it depends entirely on the weather on the day.
Itinerary
Hour by hour
Depart Mumbai
Travel to the base of the pass.
Base and briefing
Breakfast and briefing.
Climb the pass
Ascend the old trade route with its cut steps.
Caves and toll jar
Time at the cave shelter, inscriptions and the stone jar.
Lunch and the edge
Packed lunch, and the reverse waterfall if the wind allows.
Descend
Return along the pass.
Depart for Mumbai
Evening return.
Timings are indicative and shift with weather, traffic and group pace.
Included
- Return travel from the Mumbai pickup point
- Trek leader and route guidance
- Basic first aid support
- Entry and forest permissions where applicable
- Group photographs shared after the trek
Not included
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Travel insurance
- Personal medication
What to carry
- 2–3 litres of water
- Trekking or sports shoes with grip (no sandals)
- Rain jacket or poncho during monsoon
- Quick-dry clothing and one spare set
- Personal medication and any prescriptions
- Government photo ID
- Power bank and a charged phone
- A bag for carrying your own waste back
Safety notes for this route
- Trek leaders sweep the group from both front and back.
- Route is briefed at the base before the climb begins.
- Basic first aid kit is carried on every departure.
- Departures are reviewed against the weather forecast and may be changed or cancelled for safety.
- The reverse waterfall depends on wind and rain and cannot be guaranteed.
- Wind at the top of the pass can be strong. Loose items are packed away before the edge.
Meeting point
Dadar (East), Mumbai — exact pickup point shared on WhatsApp after booking
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