Bhimashankar Trek is the best monsoon trek in Sahyadri Ranges or Western Ghats situated inside Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary and it’s a popular weekend getaway from Pune and Mumbai. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to elusive Giant Squirrel known as Shekaroo which is the state bird of Maharashtra and other exotic wildlife.
DIFFICULTY : EASY.
MAX ALTITUDE : 6,214FT.
BASE CAMP : CHIKMAGALUR
DURATION : 1 DAY.
BEST SEASON : DURING MONSOON
Brief Bhimashankar Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Trek from Bhimashankar Temple to Bhimashankar Trek via Shidi Ghat and descend via Ganesh Ghat ( 9 kms trek one way).
Arrive from Pune and Mumbai and assemble at Bhimashankar Temple one of the twelve jyotiralinga shrines in India. Bhimashankar Trek starts from the temple as you follow the Bhimashankar Trekking trail our expert team will guide you through the pristine jungle, water streams and beautiful meadows. As you further proceed on Bhimashankar Trek via Shidi Ghat you will be with the pristine beauty of Sahyadri in Monsoon. After reaching the Bhimashankar top we will have our packed lunch and then descend via Ganesh Ghat.
Bhimashankar Trek can be done with one night stay at Bhimashankar Temple in dormitores stay.
