I had a great experience with My Durg Veda Treekers Group on the Raigad trek. Ajay and Krishna were excellent team leaders, very helpful and friendly. The trek was amazing, all the arrangements were well done, and the food was really good. Overall, it was one of the best trekking experiences I’ve had. Highly recommend!
MDV Hikes specializes in trekking and hiking adventures, offering guided trips primarily in the Sahyadri mountain range near Pune and Mumbai. The company, also known as 'Mi Durg Veda' (Marathi for 'I am crazy for forts'), organizes weekend treks, nature tours, and camping events.
Trips by MDV Hikes (8)

Malvan - Tarkarli Backpacking Tour

Flowers Special Ratangad Trek

AMK — Alang Madan Kulang Trek (Difficult)

Flowers Special Harishchandragad & Kokankada
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Bhairavgad Trek & Rappelling

Kalsubai Peak Trek (Monsoon / Sunrise Special)
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Panshet Lakeside Camping

Pawana Lakeside Camping
Runs group tours from Pune.
Experience DNA
MDV Hikes (Mi Durg Veda) is exactly what you want for weekend Sahyadri treks. Run by absolute fort fanatics, these guys know the Maharashtra mountains like the back of their hands. The vibe is very local, energetic, and budget-friendly, attracting a lot of young folks from Pune and Mumbai. Expect early morning bus rides, singing in the dark, and some serious leg-burners.
What To Expect
- Pune/Mumbai to base village transport (usually non-AC bus or TT)
- Basic local vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, sometimes dinner)
- Expert trek leaders and local guides
- Forest permits and entry fees
- Basic first aid support
- Shared tent accommodation (for overnight camping trips)
- Sleeping mats and bags (if camping)
- Trek completion certificates
- Pre-trek briefing and WhatsApp group coordination
- Technical safety gear for specific patches (ropes/harnesses for AMK)
- Travel and medical evacuation insurance
- Bottled water and personal trail snacks
- Porter charges for personal backpacks
- Camera or drone fees at forts
- Meals during transit to and from the base village
- Last-mile transport if the main bus breaks down
- Personal trekking gear (shoes, poles, headlamps, rainwear)
- Any medical expenses incurred during the trek
- Alcohol (strictly prohibited)
TripzSearch Summary
AI-generatedTravelers consistently praise MDV Hikes for their highly helpful trek leaders, well-organised arrangements
Reviews (2)
Went to Andarban Trek with MDV Hikes recently and what an amazing experience I had with them. I went with my office colleagues which a group of around 20 people. From pre trek instructions to guiding us throughout the trek was so detailed and helpful. Specially shoutout to Sagar Shinde, Vivek, Shrikant and Yogendra from MDV Hikes. Overall it was an amazing and I would recommend everyone to go on a hike with MDV Hikes.

