Trek to Bhimashankar Via Vajantri Ghat on 14th and 15th of August 2011
Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an over night trek to Bhimashnakar via an offbeat route : Vajantri Ghat on 14th and 15th of August 2011
Trivia
Height : 3500 ft above msl
Grade : Medium
Base Village : Kamat pada
Being one of the 12 Jotirlingas of Shiva, based approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills its also a part of Bhimashnakar Wild Life Sanctuary. Bhimashankar is Surrounded by thickest evergreen forest providing the best chances to study natures diversity.
Though small (spread over 100sq km's) the sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Jungle fowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc.
Its also the best sighting place for the state animal of Maharashtra the Indian Giant Squirrel – "Shekharu" (Ratufa indica elphistoni) which falls under highly endangered subspecies.
Places to Visit
Shiva Temple : Approximately 1200 – 1400 years old, the temple of Bhimashnakar is built in Hemad Panthi style. Decorated with beautiful sculptures and paintings on the roof and pillars., it showcases hindu gods and goddesses. A huge metal bell hangs in the front of the temple.besides it there is a huge Stone carved "Deepmala” or lamppost.
The Bhima River, as known as Chandraprabha at Pandharpur originates at Bhimashankar.
Gupt Bhimashankar : at about 25-30 minutes distance from the temple there is a water stream going through the jungle.
In the water steam itself there are well carved group of shiv Pindies. As the pindies remain submerged in water this place is called as Gupta Bhimashnakar.
Nagphani : Near the Hanuman temple this is the highest point on Bhimashnakar. One can enjoy a breath taking view of konkan region. Padargad, Peth , Siddhagad are well observed from here.
At suitable climatic conditions one can have an "Above the cloud" experience there. As the clouds fill the valley below and we stand on the Naghphani point which is above the level of clouds.
The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Karjat Station 8.00am sharp on 14th of August 2011
08.00am : Break Fast
09.00am : Proceed to Base Village
10.00am : Introduction, Doe's and Donts
10.45am : Start the trek
01.30pm : Lunch Break at Khetoba temple
04.00pm : Reach Yalawali
05.00pm : Site seeing
05.30pm : Evening refreshment
07.30pm : Dinner and retire for the day
Day 2 : 15th August 2011
05.00am : Early rise good morning
06.30am : After breakfast start towards Gupta Bhimashnakar
07.30am : Gupta Bhimashnakar
08.30am : Bhimashnakar
10:00am : Naghphani
11.00am : Start Descending
Lunch Break On the way
03.00pm : Base Village
04.00pm : Karjat, Evening Refreshments
05.00pm : Departure to Mumbai or Pune
Contribution
Rs 750/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Karjat to Karjat
2 Break Fasts + 2 Meals + 2 Evening refreshments and
Accommodation on 14th night
For registration kindly transfer rs 750 per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No : 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Check list :
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Identity ProofWater 2 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)
Change of cloths
Torch (must)
Mug for tea (must)
A empty lunch box to pack next days lunch (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Please go through Rules and Regulation befor registration : http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation
Registration or queries:
Mumbai Coordinators
Aniruddha : 9619666895
Priti : 9869524260
Rajas : 9664782503
Pune Coordinators
Zeenat Sikilkar : 8983394613
Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri
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