Andharban’s green canopy and Devkund’s waterfalls are back to their natural glory, thanks to the Forest Department’s strict online booking system — Photo for puneripages.in
By Prashant for PuneriPages.in
Pune, August 18, 2025 — If you’ve ever trekked to Andharban or Devkund during the monsoon, you probably remember the chaos—endless traffic jams, overcrowded trails, and that sinking feeling when you realized the forest floor looked more like a dumping ground than an escape into nature. Honestly, it used to feel less like a trek and more like wading through a mela.
But this year? Huge relief. Thanks to the Forest Department’s new mandatory online booking system, the madness has finally been brought under control.
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Why Mulshi Online Booking Was Introduced
Until just last monsoon, both these spots were drowning in their own popularity. Every weekend, thousands of people would rush in. Cars lined up for kilometers, trekkers squeezed into narrow trails like it was rush hour in the city, and locals were left dealing with hours of stalled traffic outside their own homes.
And nature was paying the price too. Plastic bottles everywhere, soil erosion from unregulated footfall, and safety hazards piling up with no system in place. The charm of these beautiful getaways was fading fast.
Benefits of Mulshi Online Booking for Trekkers
This July, the Maharashtra Forest Department drew a hard line: no online booking, no entry.
- Limited slots: Only a set number of trekkers are allowed each day.
- Strict checks: No booking? You’ll be turned away at the gate.
- Transparent system: Fees go towards guides, trail maintenance, and eco-development projects.
👉 Official Booking Site: forest.ecotourism.in
👉 Maharashtra Forest Dept: mahaforest.gov.in
How Mulshi Online Booking Protects the Environment
And the difference is night and day.
For trekkers like us, the experience is now serene, safe, and crowd-free. For the environment, the garbage piles are down, the trails are holding up better, and the forest feels alive again. Even the locals are happy—many are now officially part of Eco-Development Committees, guiding visitors and earning steady livelihoods.
What once felt like a lost cause is now a model of how crowd control can save a destination.
Planning a Visit? Here’s the Lowdown
- Plan ahead: You can’t just show up anymore. Book online first, especially for weekends.
- Use the official site: Don’t fall for fake booking links.
- Pay the fee: It usually covers your guide and supports local conservation.
- Follow the rules: Stay on the marked trails and carry your waste back.
With this system, Andharban’s dense green canopy and Devkund’s stunning waterfall are finally back to what they were meant to be—nature’s retreat, not a tourist stampede.
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