Bhīmāshankar Trail

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Elevation gain: 2,940 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 2,940 ft
Max elevation: 3,146 ft
TrailRank: 57
Min elevation: 521 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 5 hours 13 minutes
Time: 7 hours 29 minutes
Coordinates: 2614
Uploaded: June 9, 2020
Recorded: June 2020

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near Bhīmāshankar, Mahārāshtra (India)

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Itinerary description

This trail record shows both the ways to Bhimashankar from khandas/kathewadi. People choosing to do this trek via shidi ghat and end via Ganesh ghat can follow the respective recording and people choosing the other way round can follow it the reverse way.

Waypoints

Starting point from kathewadi village via shidhi ghat route.

This is the way for people choosing to do the trek via shidi ghat walkway which has it's own challenges like ladder crossing, boulder patches, thick forests and steep ascents. People can also choose easy alternative ganesh ghat route which would be the reverse of this trail record.

Take a right

Take the immediate right towards the well.

Water well.

Two big water filled wells which are used by the villagers. From there follow the trail into the forest.

Campsite at the base of Bhimashankar

This is a good flat meadow where someone can choose to pitch there tent. Occasional Water source is just 60 mtrs away from this place but the water won't be drinking-safe.

Occasional Stream.

You might find a stream here only if it's raining or the peak monsoon period. Not surely drinking-safe.

River crossing

Occasional stream but rains might make this flooded and get you experience a river crossing adventure.

Waterfall Area

Slippery area around the waterfall. Stick to the left little away from the stream towards the trail.

Rocky patch

A 50 metres patch just before the ladder which can get real slippery during the monsoons. Basic rock climbing might help get through safely.

Ladder section

There are two ladders which are little shaky so one at a time would be a good choice. This route is strictly not for the light hearted people. Be careful through.

Ladder no. 3

Another ladder section and people need to be careful here too.

Boulder part

This is a Rocky boulder part which is exposed directly to the valley. Surface might get very slippery during monsoons. Helping each other with a rope might be a safety plus.

Rocky patch

Another Rocky patch where taking safety precautions would be safer.

Padarwadi village

This a small village where local Adivasis tribal people belong too. In case of emergency you can try seeking help out there.

Dhaba point

Several huts to serve paid hot snacks and also stay options if you're willing to stay here. Also you're almost done here with the half ascent towards Bhimashankar. And this is the point where both the ghats route intersect (Ganesh ghat & shidi ghat) If you ask around you'll find the way to pawarbaba ashram on the left.

Mungi ghat

The mungi ghat section starts from this point. This is named of several reasons, this is red soiled area and home to several species of ants, the trail gets curvy and steeper from here.

Padargad fort view

From here you can spot the padargad fort at it's best. This natural fort structure resembles as Nandi facing the shivling. This is the great highlight of the Trek. Haven't posted the picture in as it should be a surprise for you.

Jungle region

The valley view is Done and you enter the thick forest of Bhimashankar wildlife from here. Now onwards entire trail will be gradually ascending and very pleasing through the jungle. Probability of spotting langurs around.

Bhimashankar temple

This is the highest point of the trek. This is a temple site of lord Shiva's of the 12 jyotirlinga. This place is road accessible from the other side. You can choose to trek back to the village or ride the other way.

Way down to khandas

Choose the same way back towards padarwadi also this place is always filled with garbage so try taking some waste back with you which can be disposed at the nearest city.