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Read the community rules and join our WhatsApp groups to hear about every plan.
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Free Pune trekking group
Pune Trekkers is a free, volunteer-run trekking group that helps people in Pune get outdoors together. Treks are planned openly, actual costs are shared and no one makes a profit. Beginners and solo trekkers are welcome.
- Shared costsZero markup
New here?Beginners welcome- 3 groupsJoin on WhatsApp
~2,300members across 3 groups
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There’s a place for you here.
Volunteer
Help with coordination, safety, photography or conservation. Every role is explained before you commit.
See volunteer rolesGive back to the trails
Learn how we plan to care for the places we walk, and how you can help.
Our conservation visionUpcoming treks
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Each plan lists difficulty, cost and meeting details. A date on this site means the organizers have confirmed it.
Plans depend on weather, permissions and group readiness. Always follow the latest organizer briefing.
New to trekking?
How joining a trek works.
Join the community
Read the rules and use the official WhatsApp invitation. Joining may make your phone number visible to other members.
Read the plan
Check the difficulty, transport and cost. Ask the coordinator anything; no question is too basic.
Wait for confirmation
Registration is separate from joining the group. Meet at the trailhead once a coordinator confirms your place.
Explore on your own
Find a trek near PuneTrek guides near Pune.
Independent planning notes by difficulty. These are route ideas, not Pune Trekkers events.
Lohagad Fort
Lonavala · Pune districtEasySinhagad Fort
Pune districtModerateRajgad Fort
Velhe · Pune districtModerateKalsubai Peak
Bari · Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) districtModerateRatangad Fort
Bhandardara · Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) districtModerateDifficulty is an editorial starting point, not a live safety rating. Check local conditions before you set out.
Trail diary
Browse the archiveFrom our community archive.
Places we have explored together. Photos appear once permission is recorded.
8 photos
6 photos
5 photosHow we work
A trekking community, not a tour company.
Joining is free and nobody makes a profit. Participants split the actual cost of transport, food and entry fees, so a trek near Pune costs only what it really costs.
Shared costs, no profit
We split the actual agreed expenses. Current community treks are not organized for profit.
Everyone belongs
Women, solo trekkers and first-timers are welcome on treks that suit their ability.
Safety and consent
Preparation and respect are part of every trek. Gallery uploads are managed by admins.
Leave it better
Carry back your waste, respect local communities and care for the places we walk.
Beyond the summit
Caring for the places we walk.
We are exploring trail cleanups, habitat restoration and outdoor education, guided by local people and experts. These are plans we are growing into, not completed projects.
- Trail cleanups
- Habitat restoration
- Outdoor education
Is Pune Trekkers free to join?
Yes. Joining the community is free and there is no membership fee. On a trek, participants split the actual agreed expenses, such as transport, food and entry fees, and nobody makes a profit. On Maharashtra treks with 10 or more participants, an organiser may choose to have their own share covered by the group; our community rules explain how.
Can I join on my own?
Absolutely. Many friendships begin at the meeting point. Introduce yourself to the coordinator, ask about the buddy arrangement, and choose a trek that suits your ability.
I’m a beginner. Is this for me?
Yes, when the route suits your fitness and experience. Read the difficulty, duration and terrain notes, and speak with the coordinator before registering. “Easy” still means outdoor walking and uneven ground.
Are women welcome?
Yes. Women are welcome as participants, coordinators and volunteers. Respect, consent and our anti-harassment rules apply to everyone. Check the safety page for reporting information and ask about arrangements before a trek.