Here we go again this season!
One of the best kept secrets of the Western Ghats are best explored in the monsoon season with lush greenery and streams flowing down hills and hamlets.
This is an easy-medium grade hike through the beautiful Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary situated at a height of approximately 3250 feet and surrounded by thick dense forest.
Self drive : 1575/- per person
Kids: 1470/- per child
Clean and Sanitized Tempo traveller
Non AC: 2100/- per person.
Kids: 1765/- per child
Trip Duration: 1 Day
Trekking Grade: Easy - Medium
Distance: 5 km approx
Weather: Rains
Terrain: Slippery at few gradients
Proper trekking shoes (in good condition) and full body clothing is recommended
Trip Plan :
Day 1
Our private bus will do the pickup from Restaurant Blue Nile
5:30 am : Departure from Pune
(Pick up points on the way)
Please check with us for locating a pick up point on the bus exit route (Exit Via Nasik Fata) Have breakfast on the way.
9:30 am : Reach trek start point
Trek starts after briefing.
Explore tribal village located inside the sanctuary, hike to the edge of the ghats, hike to the waterfalls and enjoy the massive natural jacuzzi.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm : Lunch
3:00 pm - Trek back to the bus
5:00 pm - Departure for Pune
6:00 pm - Stop for Hi tea and snacks.
8:00 pm - Reach PCMC
9:00 pm - Reach NIBM Road RNR Office
Traffic delays may differ the timings by an hour before or after the trip.
Things to look forward to:
• A well preserved forest away from the crowded Bhimashankar temple route
• A completely off the grid location with no other tourists
• Witness the magical change the monsoon brings to the geography of the Western ghats.
• Experience immense natural beauty; enjoy waterfalls which you can get under and swim in the pool and streams you can cross under our supervision and safety instructions.
• A breakthrough for those who are yet to experience something like an all day monsoon trek.
Trip facilities:
• Travel and toll: Pick up and drop off from our selected pick up points.
• Breakfast, Lunch and hi-tea with snacks.
• Mineral water for drinking throughout the trip.
• Tour guides and camp leaders all along the trip.
Medical assistance if required.
• Campsite has changing rooms and basic washrooms.
Trip excludes:
Dinner
Personal expenses (beverages and snacks)
Personal medication
Foods purchased along the road journey
Anything else not mentioned in the ‘Trip facilities’.
Things to carry:
1) Trekking bag for all your belongings and one small day pack (optional) to carry during the trek
2) Plastic bag to cover your electronic gadgets
3) Please wear light colored clothing pref. dry fit clothes with one spare set to change into after the trek
4) Good hiking shoes, optional pair of slippers or flip-flops.
5) Caps and Hats
6) Hand Towel
7) Munchies, fruits and personal snacks
8) Personal medication
9) Camera (optional)
10) Binoculars (optional)
11) Facewash
12) One liter water bottle (COMPULSORY)
13) Hiking Pole
14) Sanitizer
15) Rain Jacket/ Poncho
IMPORTANT:
Mandatory disclaimer form must be signed by every participant.
We will be having a late lunch, please carry snacks to munch on during the trek.
You do not have to carry your trekking bag all along the way. You can leave it back in the bus safely during the trek.
Please take care of all your belongings.
Notify us immediately in case of any medical emergency.
Anyone found under the influence of drugs or narcotics will be requested to leave the trip immediately, without any refund.
Adventure camping and outdoor sports/ recreation is purely for nature lovers and not for party groups; we respect nature and do our best to spread the awareness about wilderness preservation.
We like to keep the wildlife wild, please do not litter the forest/ sanctuary and the campsite.
Please confirm your registration with an online transfer to:
Our account details below:
Name: Rivers and Ridges
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
Bank account Number: 6631002100001031
Branch: Kondhwa
City: Pune
IFSC Code: PUNB0663100
Account type: Current
Or
Google pay on 7350064961
Availability is first come first serve basis. Last day of confirming is 5 days prior to the event date, but please book your seats as soon as possible we most get full bookings. Bookings against cancellations are possible, cancellation rules apply*
Kindly read our Cancellation Policy before booking this trip.
For any questions, call Rohan: 7350064961. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Thanks,
Team Rivers and Ridges
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