HIKERWOLF - TREK TO BHIMASHANKAR

About

Are you a nature lover? Then Bhimashankar Trek is an apt trekking spot for you. The Bhimashankar Trek route is full of pristine, beautiful, and scenic views as it paves its way into the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Being Located in the lap of the Western Ghats, it proves to be a mesmerizing and thrilling trekking spot surrounded by a shawl of greenery. It’s also a complete combo of mountains with ample waterfalls, meadows, forests, caves, fog, Rocky patches, and a ladder route which is the cherry on the cake. If you are a photographer, this trek might add some of the best wildlife photographs to your profile as it is the home to the Giant Indian Squirrels. A famous Jyotirlinga temple is located amidst the forest. So, what are you waiting for? Just put on your trekking shoes, take your camera, and set out for an expedition

Duration: 1 night, 2 days

Endurance: Medium

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Height: 3500 ft

Activities: Trekking

Train Schedule:

Board 6:10 am Karjat fast local from CSMT.

Train timing on respective stations-

Dadar – 6:24 am

Ghatkopar – 6:35 am

Thane – 6:49 am

Dombivli – 7:02 am

Kalyan – 7:13 am

Neral- 7:49 am

Note- Participants are expected to be on time. HikerWolf will not be responsible if they miss the train by being late or by chance.

ITINERARY:

Day 1:

As we reach Neral, we will proceed to the base village- Khandas by local transportation

At Khandas, a sumptuous breakfast will welcome us. Post, we would have an introduction and also an instruction session and start ascending towards Bhimashankar by the “Ladder route.”

Because there are many waterfalls en route, therefore, we will have lots of fun in the chilling water

On Arrival at the top, we will visit the Great “Jyotirlinga Temple” and the surrounding area

Night stay in a dormitory with bonfire stories and a lot of fun games

Day 2:

Post breakfast we will start descending via the “Ganesh Ghat” route to reach the base village.

Reach Neral by local transport and board the train CSMT and reach home with an amazing experience and lifetime memories with HikerWolf

Note – The above schedule is flexible and is produced to give an idea of the event.

INCLUSIONS:

Evening Snacks for Day 1

Dinner for Day 1

Breakfast for Day 2

Lunch for Day 2

HikerWolf Expertise

Travel from Neral to Khandas & Back

Basic First Aid

EXCLUSIONS:

5% GST

Mineral water

Cost of Train Tickets

Insurance

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

THINGS TO CARRY:

Cost of Train Tickets

Two Breakfast

2 Lunch

Snacks

1 Dinner

HikerWolf Expertise

Travel from Neral to Khandas

Travel from Khandas to Neral

Basic First Aid

Mineral water

Insurance

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Trekking Shoes / Sports Shoes (compulsory)

Water Bottle (Minimum 2-3 liters)

2 Extra Pair of Clothes and also a Rainwear

Mosquito Repellent / Insect Repellent

Carry all your luggage in a shoulder bag/ rucksack

Personal Medications, if any.

Identity Proof

An extra bag to keep your wet clothes

Torch

A shawl or jacket as it will be cold on top and you may require it while sleeping

Note - Keep bags as light as possible. Bags weighing more than 3 kg will not be allowed.