Bhimashankar Shidi Ghat Trek

The Bhimashankar sanctuary is a nature lover’s delight. It takes you into the heart of the Bhimashankar Wildlife and deep and untouched jungle. While monsoon is the best time to do this trek, it can also be done in other seasons. The route is scenic and thrilling, multiple cascading waterfall through the walls. Those accustomed to trekking can try the Shidi Ghat route. For beginners, we recommend the Ganesh Ghat route, which offers splendid views. Trek to Bhimashankar is considered as one the best treks in Sahyadri ranges in monsoon period, you will be ascending via Shidi Ghat (via the Ladder route) and descending via Ganesh Ghat to make it more interesting. The forest of Bhimashankar is a paradise for nature lovers, as it hosts several exotic species of wildlife and especially the rust-colour giant squirrel (Ratufa Indica Elphinstoni) the state animal of Maharashtra.

Due to restriction covid-19 we are not visiting Temple area. We start from Khandas village ascend through shidi ghat till Padarwadi and traverse to padargad and start our descend via ganesh ghat.

Grade:- Medium – Difficult

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