Bhimashankar is a destination great for a one day picnic around Pune and a fabulous weekend destination from Mumbai. If you are th adventurous sorts Bhimashankar offers a great trekking option through the jungles from Khandas village 40 kms from Karjat. Trek to Gupt Bhima is a much shorter trek from Bhimashankar temple to the origin of Bhima.
Best Route from Kolhapur to Bhimashankar
Kolhapur - Satara - Pune - Rajguru Nagar - Manchar - Taleghar - Bhimashankar
Best Route from Pune to Bhimashankar
Pune - Rajguru Nagar - Manchar - Taleghar - Bhimashankar
Best Route from Mumbai to Bhimashankar
Mumbai - Talegaon - Chakan - Manchar - Taleghar - Bhimashankar
How to Reach Bhimashankar..
Distance from Major cities..
The everest of the Sahyadris, Kalsubai trek is a dream trek of every avid trekker in Maharashtra. Bari the base village of Kalsubai is just 10 kms from Bhandardara. Guides are available in Bari village.
Igatpuri with its salubrious weather is emerging as a tourist destination with few of the finest temples in Maharashtra including a Vipassana Meditation centre
During monsoons Malshej Ghat takes on a heavenly aura of beauty with a emerald green cover and numerous streams and waterfalls adorning the hill facades. You might also spot flamingos here!
