Date: 20 August, 2017

Duration: One Day

Location: Bhimashankar, Khandas

Price: Rs. 1050/-

Khandas to Bhimashankar by Ladder Way

Bhimashankar is an ideal place to go, if you like to be in natures company. This is the place where the Bhima river originates. It has the beautiful Shiva Temple. It is one of the 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra. In all there are 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. Though Bhimashankar has religious importance, it is place worth visiting for all nature lovers. Its beauty enhances in Monsoon Season. Trek to Bhimashankar is known to be one of the best treks in Sahyadri ranges and It has Two Routes to climb from Karjat Region. First One is Ganesh Ghat a simple One & second is ascending via Shidi Ghat (Ladder Route) Little Adventurous & Steep Walk. It is a tough route but well defined one through steep climbs up and down, Crossing Streams, Waterfalls deep into the forests, Climbing Rocks and of-course Ladders affixed into rock faces. One can surely enjoy this Adventurous trek in Monsoon.

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Last date of Enrollment: 17 August, 2017 or till seats left.
Departure Date & Time: 19 August by sharp 10.00 pm from Shivajinagar Railway Station.
Arrival Date & Time: 20 August around 09.00 pm at SP College, Tilak Road.
(We may come to Pune ONE Hour Before OR After the given time)
Meeting Time & Place: 19 August by Sharp 09.45 pm at Shivajinagar Railway Station.
Walking Time (estimated): 05 hours one side to reach the Top from Khandas. (Only One Side Walk).
Age Group: 15 to 50 years (people above 50 years will be allowed after meeting at Explorers Office).
Difficulty Level: Medium (Difficulty grade deals with the actual climbing difficulty.)
Endurance Level: High (Endurance Grade deals with the stamina and total physical strength required.)
Batch Limit: 50 Participants.
Mode of Transport: Pune to Lonavala by Local then Lonavala to Karjat by Passenger / Express whichever is available. Karjat to Khandas by State Transport & Bhimashankar to Pune by Private Non AC High back Bus.
Route: Pune – Lonavala – Karjat – Khandas – Bhimashankar – Ghodegaon – Manchar – Nashik Phata – Pune.

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19 August

10.00 pm

After attendance Departure for Lonavala by Local. No Seat reservation for Local / Train Journey.

11.30 pm

Reach Lonavala. Wait at Lonavala Station for 30 Minutes. Immediately Catch the Train towards Karjat.

20 August

02.30 am

Reach Karjat Railway Station. Take a Rest for 3 Hours on Platform only. Bring Light Bedding for Rest.

06.00 am

Gather at Bus Stand. Catch the State Transport bus moving towards Khandas.

06.45 am

Reach Khandas Village. Morning Tea & Breakfast at Village.

07.15 am

Start a trek towards Bhimashankar via Ladder Way. Approx walk of 5 Hours.

12.30 pm

Reach Bhimashankar.

01.30 pm

Lunch at Bhimashankar.

02.00 pm

Start a walk of 2/4 kms towards our bus depending on parking area.

03.00 pm

Changing in a Bus only.

03.30 pm

Start return journey towards Pune.

05.30 pm

Evening Tea & Snacks.

09.00 pm

Reach SP College Tilak Road, Pune.
Charges Rs. 1050/- Per Head Pune to Pune.

Includes:
- Transport : Pune to Lonavala by Local (No Seat Reservation) – 1.5 Hours.
  - Lonavala to Karjat by Express / Passenger. (No Seat Reservation) – 1 Hour.
  - Karjat to Khandas by State Transport. (No Seat Reservation) – 1 Hour.
  - Bhimashankar to Pune by Private Non Ac High back Bus. – (4 Hours).
- Trekking with all safety measures.
- Sunday Morning Tea, Packed Breakfast (Limited).
- Hot Lunch (Pure Veg. – Unlimited).
- Evening Tea & Snacks. (Limited).
- Expert Team of Explorers.
- First aid kit.
- Government Service Tax.
Excludes:
- Dinner on Satuarday, Cold drinks, Mineral water, etc.
- Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals, etc.
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Insurance Coverage
- Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include”.
What to Bring?
- A Good Quality of Rucksack suitable for One day Trek with all inside Luggage packed in a Plastic Bag.
- Minimum 2 Ltr. Water.
- Plastic Bags to save your Mobile, wallet from Rains & to keep wet cloths.
- Rainproof / Sun Cap / Warm Wear as per Season.
- Napkin / Towel.
- Extra Dress, Shawl & News Paper (To take a Rest at Karjat Railway Station).
- Glucon – D OR Electrol – Optional.
- Shoes Compulsory in a Good Condition while trekking.
- Dress Code – T-shirt, Flexible Track pant. (HALF PANT NOT ALLOWED).
- Any type of addictions like tobacco, Liquor, etc is strictly not allowed.
- Personal Medicines, if any.
Some useful tips for Happy Trekking
- Don’t keep valuable things while trekking.
- Use plastic carry bags to save your mobile & Wallet.
- Avoid Jean pant for inconvenience in Walking / Climbing.
- Always keep your Original Photo ID with you.
- Follow all the Instructions given by Team Explorers.
- Don’t expect similiar food quality of your home town. Try local food to have some different experience.
- Respect the Local Religion & Traditions.
- While taking photographs don’t click photo’s of local people without their permission.
- Keep Healthy environment & helpful nature while Trekking & at the time of Activity.
- Don’t keep anything like mobile, Wallet, Gold ornaments at the time of Adventure Activity.
- Make New friends & share your thoughts in a Group.
- Share your Happy memories with Explorers on Facebook.
“Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time, and shoot nothing but photographs and bring back nothing but memories”.
Registration Form Full Brochure
- Name & No. of Trek Leader will be send to you by SMS & Email before 2 days of departure.