The Lonavala Bhimashankar Trek route takes you through deep rainforests, head-high bushes, lost-and-found trails, small water streams, remote tribal villages, eerie temples, green meadows, hidden waterfalls, and a plateau of flowers with butterflies. The Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is quite remote, with tribal villages where life still revolves around hunting, gathering, and subsistence agriculture. This trek showcases the best features of the Sahyadri range.
The Bhima River originates from Bhimashankar Hill and flows through the deepest part of the forest, attracting abundant wildlife due to the lack of other water sources in the area. Lonavala to Bhimashankar is arguably the best back-country trek in the Sahyadri range.
This two-day trek provides an opportunity to experience tribal village culture, staying with the locals and tasting their authentic cuisine.
Difficulty Level: Moderately challenging, the Lonavala to Bhimashankar trek covers around 60 km over two days.
Trek Duration: The trek typically takes 2 days and 1 night, depending on the starting point and the trekker's pace.
