Trekking to Bhimashankar near Pune

Last week I went for trekking to Awesome place  "Bhimashanker via Shidi Ghat (Ladder Route)" ,nice place to go for trekking in weekend.
In this blog I will given brief introduction on what are the necessary things which has to be kept in mind while going for trekking  Especially for Beginner.
How to Reach Bhimashanker:-

Region: Karjat

Height: 3500 ft (appx)

Grade: Medium

  

Train Timings:-Karjat slow Local:-

CST 11.30 pm

Dadar 11.48 pm

Kurla 11.59 pm

Ghatkopar 12.05 am

Thane 12.26 am

Dombivali 12.48 am

Kalyan 12.57 am

Ambernath 1.09 am

Badlapur 1.17 am

Neral 1.34 am

Even if you miss the above train ,there is last train from Dadar i.e Karjat slow .It will take 2+hours to reach Karjat . 

From Karjat you can take an Auto to Reach Khandas  and start you trekking .

List of Things need to carry for trek:-

1. Bagpack 
2. Water - 2 liters at least
3. Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin
4. Wind cheater / Rain cheater
5. Wear good quality sport shoes / floaters
6. Personal medicine required if any
7. Something to munch on (Toffees, Chocolate, Chikki, Biscuits etc.)
8. Wrap everything in the plastic bag to protect from rain.

It takes approximately 3 to 4 hr to reach Bhimashankar via Shidi ghat.  

from  khandas which is base village .

The trek is very easy at starting but it difficulty level increases as you move up.

There are certain patches which will make you stunt .
The Best time to visit his place is between June to September  i.e Rainy season

While moveing up the trail you will enjoy many waterfall.Water is very chilled.