Dang district holds the densest forest in Gujarat and the state's heaviest rainfall — around 2,500 mm a monsoon — and from July it turns heavenly. Over two days you trek to Rupgadh, one of the very few hill forts of Gujarat at 1,670 ft near Kalibel — a short yet beautiful climb through dense forest and muddy trail that gets a bit stiff in places. Between treks you'll visit places like Pampa Sarovar, Shabri Dham, the Girmal and Mahal waterfalls, the U-Turn Point and Mayadevi, bathe under a waterfall or in a flowing river, and head out on a special night hike to see fireflies light up the jungle. Nights are spent in camping tents or a common hall, over delicious homemade Dangi food, campfire, music and Garba. The itinerary stays flexible with the weather and the group's interest, and you'll be informed of any changes in advance. Indicative price ₹2,999 per person; 5% GST applies.
Reporting at 5:00 AM at Kamrej Highway, Surat, then into the heart of the Dang forest. Along the way visit some of Pampa Sarovar, Shabri Dham, the Girmal Waterfall, the U-Turn Point and Mayadevi Temple. Trek up to the Rupgadh Fort and take a nature bath in a waterfall or flowing river. After a homemade Dangi dinner, head out on a special night hike to see the fireflies, then gather for campfire, music and Garba.
After breakfast, explore the Mahal Eco-Tourism area with a trek to the Mahal Waterfall or Koshmal Waterfall and time by the streams. Lunch, then begin the return journey to Surat. Note: the itinerary stays flexible with the weather and the group's interest, and any changes are shared in advance.
Day 1 reporting is at 5:00 AM at Kamrej Highway, Surat. Departures are available from Ahmedabad, Baroda and Surat.
It's graded easy (about 2/5) over roughly 6 km, suitable for ages 14–50. The forest-and-mud trail does get a bit stiff in places, so carry hiking or sport shoes with a rain cover for your backpack.
Peak monsoon — July to September, and especially July–August — when the waterfalls are alive, the forest is greenest and the fireflies are out.
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