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Trekking routes to Bhimashankar
Connecting Bhimashankar to the sleepy hamlet Khandas, the trekking route is full of lush green vegetation and majestic waterfalls. The trekkers on their way to Bhimashankar encounter the real sense of beauty stored in the laps of nature. As mentioned above there are two routes via which one can reach the mighty Bhimashankar temple. Here is a more detailed information about the two courses to the top.
1. Ganesh Ghat
The route is named so because of the temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha which falls on this way. Though the trail lacks in difficulty, the magnificent Bhimashankar walls in between the route make up for its least difficulty level. The path from Khandas to Bhimashankar through Ganesh Ghat is an 8-kilometre moderate trek that takes 4 hours to its completion. The trekking trail passes via the base of a rock tower known as Paddar Killa. Trekkers on this route move along a snake hood-shaped peak called the Nagphani peak. On your way to Bhimashankar, you would also see a small pond dug out known as the Hanuman Tal. The easy trail is well marked and is often used by locals. However, do not underestimate the moderate level of this trail. According to the locals, this path has caught a few unprepared trekkers off guard. The villagers at Khandas have told numerous stories about trekkers who were lost after the dusk took over. Hence it is advisable to finish the trek before the sun takes off.
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Sidhi Ghat or the Ladder Route
Comparatively a treacherous route, Sidhi Ghat is named after the three ladders that are placed along some tricky sections on this trail to Bhimashankar. The route is shorter than the Ganesh Ghat trail, yet the difficulty level is higher especially in monsoons. The path is steeper and involves more risk. Only the people who are highly fit and have done trekking before are advised to take this route. The trail passes through the sparse forest. It opens up to a small plateau giving a clear view of the Sidhi Ghat. After crossing the first and the second ladder, you reach Kondana caves which were built in 200 BC. These are eight ancient Buddhist caves ornated with carvings and different sculptors. The last ladder brings you a tricky rocky patch with great finger holds. Crossing it, you see a beautiful waterfall. Moving ahead merges your trek with Ganesh Ghat trail at the Chahacha Aamba. The ladders have long vertical steps with cracks and crevices in between. Within the first 2 hours of your whole trek, you cover the major area including the three ladders.
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