1N/1D
10 - 25
Endurance - High
5th Sept

Bhimashankar located 50kms northwest of khed at the heart of the western ghats is one of the most beloved destination for trekkers in the monsoon. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India, a pilgrimage place approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills.

Altitude : 3500 ft. Approx

Major Attractions :

Thrilling ladder climb
Numerous Streams
Mesmerizing landscapes

Pickup Points

Borivali, Andheri, Sion, Chembur, Vashi & Kalamboli

Reporting Time

10:30 pm

Base Village

Khandas

Itinerary

Day 0 - Saturday

22:30 hrs – Pick up from SGNP Borivali
23:00 hrs – Pick up from Bisleri Jn., Andheri
23:30 hrs – Pick up from Sion
23:45 hrs – Pick up from K-Star Mall, Chembur
00:00 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Plaza, Vashi Highway
00:20 hrs – Pick up from Kalamboli McDonalds

Day 1 - Sunday

04:00 hrs – Reach the base village khandas and take rest at a villager’s house
05:30 hrs – Freshen up, have breakfast and prepare to start the trek
06:00 hrs – Start the trek after a brief introduction session
11:00 hrs – Reach the top, have lunch and explore Bhimashankar
14:30 hrs – Start descending towards the base village via Ganesh Ghat(After a mandatory group pic )
17:00 hrs – Say your goodbyes with a promise to meet again, leave for Mumbai in our Bus. This brings us to the end of our trip, Or rather just the beginning.

Price Includes

Mumbai to Mumbai Transport in Bus
Breakfast & Lunch
Entry Fees
Expertise and Guide charges
Wash Rooms & Changing rooms facilities
First Aid Certified Trek Leads
Local Guidance

Price Excludes

Anything other than the above-mentioned things
Any Personal Expenses

Things to Carry

Identity Proof (Mandatory)
Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
Face Mask & Sanitizer
Cap, Camera
Good Trekking shoes
Rain coat/ Poncho / Wind cheater please avoid umbrellas
Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
Put essentials like money, spare clothes in a polythene bag inside the bag
Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas

Photos

FAQs

How will you contact me once I register?

We will be mailing you the details about the trek a day or two before the trek. We will also create a WhatsApp group a day before the trek.

What are the pickup locations?

22:30 hrs – Pick up from SGNP Borivali
23:00 hrs – Pick up from Bisleri Jn., Andheri
23:30 hrs – Pick up from Sion
23:45 hrs – Pick up from K-Star Mall, Chembur
00:00 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Plaza, Vashi Highway
00:20 hrs – Pick up from Kalamboli McDonalds

What is the difficulty level of this trek?

This trek is of moderate – high difficulty with around 4-5 hours of hike each side.

Will I be able to do this trek? I have not trekked before.

This trek is not recommended for beginners.

What is the age limit for this trek?

The age limit for the trek is 18 years with no upper limit. Participants below the age of 18yrs need to be accompanied by a guardian

Can I come alone?

Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.

Is it safe for a female solo traveller?

It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our event have 60% female participation.

Can I Bring my Car?

Yes, you can bring your car. Parking available at the base village

Are washrooms available during the trek?

You will not get washrooms during the trek. Washrooms are available at the base village.

Can we smoke or drink alcohol?

Smoking or drinking alcohol is prohibited.

Would I get cellular connectivity?

You will get limited connectivity during the trek.

What type of food will I get?

We will be having breakfast & Lunch at a local restaurant

What if I have a medical emergency?

We will carry first aid kit with us. The coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.

Will I get water during the trek?

You won’t get water during the trek, you need to carry at least 2 litres of water with you

What kind of clothing we need to wear?

We recommend you wear full sleeve t-shirt and full pants. Also carry a Raincoat/ wind cheater for the rains. Umbrellas are a strict NO.

Do I need special shoes?

We recommend trekking shoes or good quality sports shoes with firm sole

Disclaimer

Basic Washroom facility available at the village, it is trekking activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery
A planned activity or programs may be cancelled or revised depending on the weather or any other unavoidable circumstances

COVID Safety Guidelines

Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.

It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.

The accommodation will be thoroughly sanitised

Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.

Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.

It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.

Disclaimer

It is trekking activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly

Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery.

A planned activity or programs may be cancelled or revised depending on the weather or any other unavoidable circumstances

Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited

Trek to Bhimashankar via. Ladder Route

Why Travel With Us?