Best Night Treks Near Pune

There are a lot of night treks near Pune that you can do if you like trekking in the moonlight. Night treks are recommended for experienced trekkers and should be avoided by novice trekkers. Trekking at night is more breathtaking and gives you a very different experience than normal day treks. It's something that one should definitely experience in their lifetime.
We recommend that your group size should be at least 6+ guys if you are planning for a night trek. If there are girls in your group, ensure that the number of guys is a minimum of 8. Safety is a major concern as there is always a risk of wild animals and robbers. 

The trekking gear that you need for night treks is also important. So do check our equipment for trekking page so that you can buy the products that you need.

Ghangad - [Easy Trek]
Ghangad is a for located in the heart of Tamini ghat is a perfect location for night treks. The base village is pretty remote and the population there is less. The trek route is easy and yet it offers refreshing views. There are a few caves on the fort where you can stay at night or else you can carry your tents as well.

Kenjalgad Fort - [Easy]
This is another good fort for a night trek. Most of the trek route is easy and hence trekking at night wont be a difficult task. There are no proper shelter on the fort, so you will have to carry tents if you are planning for a night trek at Kenjalgad.

Torna - 90 Kms from Pune [Difficult]
Torna night trek is recommended for experienced trekkers only. The last 20% of the trek is a bit difficult and requires proper focus. If you are planning for a night trek here, avoid the rainy season as it rains quite heavily in this region. Winter season would be more ideal in this case.
For camping, do carry your tents. You can check our list of the best camping tents in India if you do not have a tent.

Rajgad - 65 Kms from Pune [Moderate]
Located in the vicinity of Torna, Rajgad is another mighty fort near Pune. The fort offers beautiful scenic views from the top which can be experienced best in the winter season. In the monsoon season, it rains quite heavily and visbility is hampered badly.
Ideal for camping as there are plenty of natural shelters on the fort. Locals help with food and firewood material.