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Charuchandra Patil
We had a great time at the Bhimashankar Trek. The trekking was quite good and interesting. It was awesome. We had a really lovely time here. It was so ...
Sushil Kocchar
Bhimashankar Trek In Maharashtra is one of its kind of a special trek that is such a country side trek. One can’t experience such a trek generally in o...
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Activity Timings: 8:30 AM (Day 1) to 7:30 PM (Day 2)
The Bhimashankar Trek aims at letting you explore Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary that serves as a popular weekend getaway near Mumbai and Pune. Enjoy the glimpses of thick dense jungle and enjoy the sights of rare species like giant squirrels, boar, elephants, etc along with the rich flora and fauna.
Through the Bhimashankar trek, explore the significant temples such as Jyotirlinga Temple and other Shiva temples that are located in this area. Proceed towards the Shidi ghat via Ganesh ghat to make the best use of the trekking experience and gather the splendid views of the western ghats.
On availing the Bhimashankar trek, you take a tour of the Bhimashankar forest, that is home to several exotic species of wildlife along with the rust-coloured giant squirrel, known as the state animal of Maharashtra. You would be guided by a friendly guide throughout the session along with delicious meals in breakfast and lunch. Besides, comfortable transportation would be provided from Karjat to Karjat to minimize any hassles.
Suitable for: All age groups, friends and family.
Day 1 : Sunday
03:00 am - Reach Khandas and Rest
05:00 am - Wake up call.
06.00 am - Start trek to Bhimashankar via Shidi Ghat after Breakfast and Tea.
11:00 am - Reach Bhimashankar and Explore.
12.30 pm - Have Lunch
01.30 pm - Start descending by Ganesh Ghat
06:00 pm - Reach Khandas and move to Karjat
07:15 pm - Reach Karjat and take next train to Pune/Mumbai
Day 1 : Sunday
03:00 am - Reach Khandas and Rest
05:00 am - Wake up call.
06.00 am - Start trek to Bhimashankar via Shidi Ghat after Breakfast and Tea.
11:00 am - Reach Bhimashankar and Explore.
12.30 pm - Have Lunch
01.30 pm - Start descending by Ganesh Ghat
06:00 pm - Reach Khandas and move to Karjat
07:15 pm - Reach Karjat and take next train to Pune/Mumbai
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Rated : 5.0
We had a great time at the Bhimashankar Trek. The trekking was quite good and interesting. It was awesome. We had a really lovely time here. It was so worth every penny spent. The trek trails, the surroundings, the backdrop were all just WOW! It was completely worth every penny spent. I personally want to visit here again. The trek was well organized too; thus enhancing the whole trek experience. Thinking back there are no negative experiences at all. It was perfectly a great and a nice experience. The rates were also not that costly and it was definitely worth the time and money we spent on this vacation. I am so recommending this to everyone out there.
Rated : 5.0
Bhimashankar Trek In Maharashtra is one of its kind of a special trek that is such a country side trek. One can’t experience such a trek generally in other trek trails. Lonavala is by itself a beauty and this trek adds more grace to it. I had a great time at this trek. I personally loved the trek trails so much that I am planning to do this trek again sometime. As a trekker, you will experience bliss as the trek takes you back to the good old country trek experience. As a nature lover I had a great time with the surroundings.
Rated : 5.0
We had a good trekking experience here in Lonavala. Pune and Lonavala are places that can be viewed in a couple of days. While we planned for a long vacation here, we chose to have a beautiful planned itinerary which involved this trek, and we are super glad that we took it. Regarding the trek, it was a great experience.
Rated : 4.0
The trekking experience was fine. The trek was organized in a great manner. The food, stay, and the travel were perfect. Thanks to the organizers. However, the trek was quite difficult and tiring. Without ample trekking experience, this trek is quite hard for anyone to take. It was a nice vacation.
Rated : 5.0
The trek was fun and exciting. The locality and surroundings were brilliant. I have been to many treks but this trek was one of the best trek I ever had. I seriously recommend this trek to all those who want to go out with friends. Worth spending on this trek :)
Rated : 5.0
It was our first experience there on trekking. Thrillophilia package includes guide so we have a good guide there and he helped us well during this entire trek. The food they gave is quite nice and delicious. Bhimashankar was my personal favourite place in this trek. Our group was of 12 people but we all enjoyed it nicely. Good place and Highly recommended.
Rated : 5.0
Very beautiful place with lots of scenery, the relaxing and calming sunrise was mesmerizing and we loved it. Our guide was a funny and amazing person, he was also taking care of the group and briefed us well about the way and do’s. we had a group photo at the top and the trek was very memorable, will look to do these types of treks again. Thanks
Rated : 5.0
Nice place with a well-mannered guide, I booked it from Thrillophilia for me and my sister, the trek went super fantastic and we had a good company there with us. The only problem was waking us early but as u reach the Bhimashankar, you will feel alive. Must try.
Rated : 5.0
The guide was nice and the food was also up to the mark. The trek was amazing and you must carry your torch with you as the place needs your full attention. Thanks to Thrillophilia and the guide because without them it wouldn’t be possible.
Rated : 5.0
I was there with my college friends and we booked from Thrillophilia. The trek was easy and covered beautiful places like Shidi Ghat and Ganesh Ghat. But Bhimashankar was most amazing and Thrilling.
The duration of Bhimashankar trek is around 4 hours on the way to the end of the trek. It would take around 2.5 hours on return. So, the total trek journey accounts for around 7 hours of the day. One just needs to invest a day for this trip.
Enjoy this great adventure trip and test your fitness levels for the same. For any assistance, get in touch with the experts at thrillophilia that will help you with all your doubts.
The distance of Bhimashankar Trek from Mumbai is 215 kilometres.
Many distinct wildlife and plant species can also be seen on your expedition here, so gear up for this adventurous journey and book your packages today.
This trek is completely safe to cover. A professional guide will accompany you on this trek. Stick to the rules instructed by the guide and stick to them for your safety. Apart from this, there is nothing to worry about on this trek. Just enjoy this adventure to the utmost levels with your friends within the lap of nature.
The Bhimashankar trek has moderate difficulty levels. It would definitely test the spark of adventure within you. So prepare yourself for this exciting trip and reach the summit first for an adrenaline rush.
This one day trip will surely kick the wanderlust in you for which thrillophilia has dozens of well organised packages. So, start by booking this trek package today!
Some of the mandatory things that would help you during your trek are mentioned below.
Comfortable clothing and good trekking shoes are a priority for any trekking adventure. It would help you complete the trek in comfort and you will also be able to avoid any injuries with them.
Do keep an insect repellent cream or spray with you in case to save yourself from any rash or allergy. It would also help you to focus more on the trek while keeping you off such distractions.
Charge your phones to full and save all the emergency contact numbers of the local area to contact them in case of any emergency. Do carry a power bank just in case of any emergency.
With your package that you avail from Thrillophilia for bhimashankar trek, you also get your meals included in it.
The morning breakfast and tea are offered to fuel you with great energy to cover the trek. After reaching the location lunch is served on site to eliminate the tiredness one would experience after completing the trek.
These meals are included in the package to keep up the energy bars in you to utmost levels so that you won’t feel a tinge of weakness during this adventure trip.
The height of the bhimashankar trek is 3250 feet. It nestles in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri range in a village named Bhorgiri. This trek is very popular among the others in Maharashtra because of the lush green aura, flora & fauna and the legend associated with it.
Out of the many things to keep in mind while going for Bhimashankar trek, the important one is to plan this trip during the winter months.
Check for the schedule of the trek with the experts at Thrillophilia and clear all your queries in advance. Don’t pack too much as this is a one day trip and you would have to carry the load at all times by yourself.
The Bhimashankar trek costs a nominal amount of INR 875 per adult. This is a huge deal that one can’t afford to miss for such an adventurous journey.
The best time to go for bhimashankar trek is during the winter months of the year. These are from November to March.
These months are preferred over the others as the climate is quite pleasant during this time and has higher probability of wildlife sightings during the trek.
Other seasons are not preferred to plan for this trek. The temperature can be melting hot in the summer months.
During the monsoons, the path can be slippery and of high risk so it is not advisable to visit. Without any delays, book your packages for this trek and confirm your spot to this famous trek.
The distance of Bhimashankar trek is an approximately 7-8 kilometre depending upon the route you follow. It would take around 4 hours to ascend on the trek and a much lesser time than this on descends.
The distance of Bhimashankar Trek from Pune is 110 Kilometer. The New Pune International Airport is also the nearest airport from Bhimashankar and is only 41 kilometres away. It would take one around two and a half hours to cover this distance.
Located in the western Ghats of Himalayas, a trek to Bhimashankar will lead you towards an altitude of 3400 feet above sea level. From this height, you will be mesmerized by witnessing lush greenery and panoramic views.
Walking along a steep slope filled with rocky terrains requires a fit and healthy person. A good level of fitness is expected from the travellers who join Bhimashankar trek. Also, a good knowledge of trekking is also required.
There is no such age requirement for a trek to Bhimashankar, but it is advised that the person trying this must have a good physique and a good level of fitness. Anyone aged below 18 needs to be accompanied by any adult or guardian.
A separate tent to be used for toilets will be provided at the campsite. Having all basic amenities, this is the best option one can get on such high altitudes. Also, make sure you get your toiletries too.
This trekking requires a good level of fitness and much knowledge about how treks are done, thus a first time can not avail this trek. Although, if you have a good physique and have a little knowledge about trekking, get your fitness checkup done and you are ready to go on Bhimashankar trek.
As you ascend towards the top, the signals will not remain steady and will fluctuate time to time. However, at the camping area, the mobile network connectivity will be comparatively good.
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