Lonavala | Maharashtra | India
Ideal Duration: 4-6 hours
Open Time: Seasonal
Nearest Airport: Pune
Nearest Railway Station: Khopoli
Bhimashankar Trek, one of the best-known treks in Sahyadri ranges, is an ideal destination near Lonavala for trekking enthusiasts.
Though you can go for Bhimashankar Trek throughout the year, the best time to accomplish this trek is monsoon as the scenic route becomes mesmerizing in this season.
Khandas is the base village to start the trek, from where you will be ascending via Shidi ghat (Ladder route) and descending via Ganesh ghat.
For beginners, the Ganesh Ghat route is recommended while trekking. The trails to Gupt Bhimashankar is in the middle of a stream underneath a rock are worth seeing.
The trek is through Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary that includes a rare collection of flora and fauna like a variety of birds, rust-colored giant squirrel, langurs, and dear, etc.
The spectacular views of lush green forests make the journey of Bhimashankar Trek a nature lovers paradise.
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