Tungareshwar is at an altitude of about 2177 feet, one of the highest mountain plateaus in Vasai. It is thickly wooded and offers many opportunities to trekkers, mountaineers and nature lovers. The best time to visit Tungareshwar is during the rains or the winter season.

Space Apple organises camps for all age groups to this beautiful location from June to February. We have scheduled camps during the season for groups of 20 and also organise special customised camps for small groups of four to six persons in a Maruti Gypsy.

For most trekkers the starting point is the highway junction, which is about a kilometer from the base. One has to walk along a broken, muddy road with shanties and auto repair shops on either side. The road is filthy, hence an alternative is to organise transportation to the base of Tungareshwar.

At the base there is a forest check post. From this point onward starts the actual trek of Tungareshwar. After about a 3 km hike and walking through two streams, you reach the Lord Shiva temple. For a person with average fitness level, it takes about an hour to reach this point. This place is frequented by pilgrims and at times can be crowded so it is preferable to avoid weekends. For many picnickers this is the destination for enjoyment. A visit to the temple and a swim in the overflowing water pond is all they want out of this outing.

For the real trekker to Tungareshwar this is the first halt. From this point there are two options:

1. A trek right up to the top that is 8 km long (2 hours for average person one way)
2. A jungle trek to the Chinchoti waterfall (1 hour for an average person one way)

Both these treks are enjoyable and have their own charm. No amount of written words can describe this wonderful experience.

Tungareshwar: The five to six foot wide muddy track leads the way to the top. The idea is to enjoy the journey. Avoid talking and making unnecessary noises and keep your senses on alert follow the path in a slow rhythm and enjoying the fresh air. Tungareshwar is rich in its flora and fauna. Warblers, red-vented bulbuls and crow-pheasants will keep company for some time.

As you gain height, the singing of birds will subside giving you an opportunity to get lost in thought. You lose sight of the surrounding hills and visibility will be limited to a few feet as a healthy mix of rain, mist and wind blow into you. You will be passing through heavy clouds. Memories of these ecstatic moments, being caught alone in the natural order of things, will haunt you till next season, and then it would be time for an encore!

The path opens on to the valley on both sides – giving you a beautiful view of the surrounding hills and villages below. You will experience heaven on earth. There are few spots to visit on top and your escort will guide you to the spots he has discovered over years of trekking on Tungareshwar. There is a temple of Sadanand Maharaj for those who wish to offer prayers.

Chinchoti Falls: Chinchoti falls are generally visited by picnickers through Kaman village on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. Very few people know the jungle path through Tungareshwar. In fact there are two jungle routes meeting at different spots near Chinchoti waterfalls. The track is narrow jungle path and one can easily get lost without the help of escorts. The sound of the rains drops and orchestra of insects gives an eerie but adventurous feeling throughout this trek. You hear sound of watercourses trundling down rock faces chatting at a high frequency before it comes in your view. This is the midpoint of the trek to Chinchoti. From this point you will be crossing the stream on few occasions to reach the main waterfall. The journey is a thrilling experience and the waterfall is a beauty. The memories of the 125 feet magnificent waterfall will be permanently etched on your mind.

Our camps at Tungareshwar are aimed at giving participants an opportunity to experience thrill and an experience of a lifetime. Along with fun and learning you come closer to nature, get over your inhibitions and learn to live in social harmony and comradeship with each other.

Camp Activities at Tungareshwar

At Tungareshwar our activities include bouldering, rock climbing, rappelling, river crossing, jumarring, tent pitching, trekking. Our participants gain knowledge of sport equipment used, uses of various kinds of knots etc. They get the opportunity to know about wild life in this region. During campfire one get an opportunity to display talents in singing, performing small skits, dancing, story telling etc. The number of activities depends on the duration of the camp and preference of the group.

Security, Safety and other issues

We are familiar with Tungareshwar and have been visiting it for last 25 years; hence there are no issues of security from any kind of wild life or anti-social elements. Our core team is qualified and has experience not only in their specialized fields but also in handling any kind of emergencies. There are no hotels or lodges but we provide basic amenities such as place to rest, potable drinking water, hygienic food, communication facilities.  On our Tungareshwar trip we always have a standby vehicle for emergencies.

We organise budget trek for a day as well as Gypsy Safari with over night stay.
Gypsy Safari

Nane Ghat

Matheran

Malshej Ghat

Tungareshwar & Chinchoti Waterfalls

Peth Fort – Kotilgad

Karnala

Tikona

Duke’s Nose (Nagphani)