8.0 km
Total Distance
880 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

An 8 km climb of about 880 m from Khandas at the foot of the Sahyadri up the Ganesh Ghat route through forest and over rock steps to Bhimashankar, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, in the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. The forest is home to the giant Indian squirrel. In the monsoon the streams can rise fast, so start early.

Route Map

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes