Gaumukh Temple hike via Kanheri caves
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 10.22 mi
- Elevation gain
- 919 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 866 ft
- Max elevation
- 967 ft
- TrailRank
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43
5
- Min elevation
- 967 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 2239
- Uploaded
- November 30, 2016
- Recorded
- November 2016
near Borivli, Mahārāshtra (India)
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Itinerary description
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivli is the only wildlife sanctuary in the world surrounded on all sides by a city.
Kanheri Caves are a set of caves built by Buddhist monks over 2000 years back. There are over 100 smaller caves and 10 odd large caves. A powerful stream flows through the caves in peak monsoon.
This is the route we followed back in July '15. It starts from the Borivli railway station, enters the National park through the main gate and goes 6 km inside the the park to Kanheri caves. We followed the Jambhulmal trail till the Gaumukh Khind(plateau) and took a diversion to the right to visit the dilapidated Gaumukh temple. It has been partially demolished due to unknown reasons and no longer houses any Idols.
Gaumukh Khind is the highest point you can visit without special permission. Venturing beyond the khind on to the Jambhulmal trail is not recommended and can be dangerous. You can arrange a guided visit to Jambhulmal point by contacting the authorities.
Grade: Easy
Endurance: Medium
Risk factor: Low
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www.nomadosauras.com
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Kanheri Caves are a set of caves built by Buddhist monks over 2000 years back. There are over 100 smaller caves and 10 odd large caves. A powerful stream flows through the caves in peak monsoon.
This is the route we followed back in July '15. It starts from the Borivli railway station, enters the National park through the main gate and goes 6 km inside the the park to Kanheri caves. We followed the Jambhulmal trail till the Gaumukh Khind(plateau) and took a diversion to the right to visit the dilapidated Gaumukh temple. It has been partially demolished due to unknown reasons and no longer houses any Idols.
Gaumukh Khind is the highest point you can visit without special permission. Venturing beyond the khind on to the Jambhulmal trail is not recommended and can be dangerous. You can arrange a guided visit to Jambhulmal point by contacting the authorities.
Grade: Easy
Endurance: Medium
Risk factor: Low
Visit my blog:
www.nomadosauras.com
for more info!
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Nice trail!
Do we need permission from NIC/SGNP for this one ?
Hi Archu, sorry for not replying earlier!
Technically, yes. You need permission to cross the first hill on the left side of the stream but in my umpteen visits, I have come met a number of sanctuary officials who wouldn't bother you as long as they don't suspect anything fishy. Avoid attempting it solo/as part of a small group.
As mentioned above, I wouldn't recommend venturing further than the Temple as people have often spotted wild animals in the vicinity and the region around Jambhulmal point comes under the jurisdiction of Indian Air Force, so you might get into trouble unless a sanctuary official is with you.
Stay safe and keep exploring!