Anand Mahindra on discovering spiritual trek near Mumbai and Pune: “How did I miss this?”

Mahindra Group chairman, Anand Mahindra is known for his engaging social media presence. Recently, Mahindra shared a post of social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) talking about the discovery of a hidden trek in India. Mahindra said despite decades of visiting

Nashik

for work, he had never heard of the Mangi-Tungi trek—a spiritual and scenic trail just hours from Mumbai and Pune. “It looks spectacular. Not just a rewarding physical journey but also a soulful experience, with ancient rock-carved idols, and a chance to see one of the tallest

Jain statues

: the awe-inspiring 108‑ft tall “Statue of Ahimsa,” wrote Mahindra.

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“We have a major auto plant in Nashik, where I’ve been going throughout my career and yet I never knew about, let alone attempted, the Mangi-Tungi trek.It looks spectacular. Not just a rewarding physical journey but also a soulful experience, with ancient rock-carved idols, and a chance to see one of the tallest Jain statues: the awe-inspiring 108‑ft tall “Statue of Ahimsa”

One more reminder that some of the most incredible travel experiences lie right on our doorstep.(A cautionary note: One has to tread carefully. Only recently some members of a family met with a tragic accident when walking on the fence wall),” posted Mahindra on X.Mahindra called it a spectacular trek and said that it is a physical challenge. The twin peaks of Mangi and Tungi rise over 4,300 feet and are adorned with ancient rock-carved idols. The highlight: the 108-foot tall “Statue of Ahimsa,” one of the tallest Jain statues in the world.Along with this, Mahindra also issued a safety warning: “One has to tread carefully. Only recently some members of a family met with a tragic accident when walking on the fence wall.” The trek, while rewarding, demands preparation and caution.