Bhimashankar Trek: Via Shidi Ghat

The Bhimashankara temple (one of 12 Jyotirlingas) is a composite of old and the new structures and is built in the Nagara style of architecture. It is a modest yet graceful temple and it dates back to mid 18th century. The Shikhara of the temple was built by Nana Phadnavis. The great Maratha ruler Shivaji is also said to have made endowments to this temple to facilitate the carrying out, of worship services. As with other Shiva temples in this area, the sanctum is at a lower level. Trek to Bhimashankar is known to be one of the best treks in Sahyadri ranges and this time we will be ascending via Shidi ghat (Ladder route) & descending via Ganesh ghat to make it more interesting. The forest of Bhimashankar is paradise for nature lovers as it hosts several exotic specie of wildlife and the most famous of all being the elusive rust-coloured giant squirrel (Ratufa indica elphinstoni) — the state animal of Maharashtra.

Trek schedule: (PUNE)

Saturday:

10.00 pm: Gather at Shivajinagar

10.30 pm: Bus starts from Shivajinagar

Sunday:

01.30 am: Reach at Base village Khandas

02.00 am: Rest in temple

05.45 am: Breakfasr

06.30 am: Trek starts with round of introduction and few instructions

02.30 pm: Break for lunch (Visit temple if time permits)

Relax, explore, spend time, enjoy the view and make sure you will get the profile pic

01.30 pm: Return journey via Ganesh Ghat

05.30 pm: Reach at base village

06.00 pm: Snacks

06.30 pm: Start return journey

9.30 pm: Reach at Pune

Trek cost includes:

Travel from Pune to Pune

Breakfast, lunch, tea and snack

First aid kit

Professional Expertise charges

Trek cost excludes:

Dinner

Bottled drinking water

Personal Expenses

Insurance of any kind

Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses

Anything not mentioned in ‘Trek cost includes’

Payment Option:

1. Bank account Details:

Name: Mangesh Dongare

Bank: State Bank of India

Branch: Vihar Lake

IFSC Code: SBIN0009055

Bank Account Number: 30466325073

Things to carry:

1. Two water battles ( 2 ltr at least)

2. Rain cheater

3. Ready to eat food (Biscuits, palm cakes, thepla)

4. Polythene bag to keep wet cloths

5. Extra pair of cloths

6. Good trekking/ sports shoes

7. Torch (Must)

8. Personal medicines (if any)

9. Cap, sunglasses, sun cream or cold cream, camera (Optional)

10. Light Bedding (You can keep it in bus during trek)

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