Naneghat to Bhimashankar Range Trek

Overview

The Naneghat to Bhimashankar range trek is a three-day heritage marathon across the northern Sahyadris. It starts at Naneghat, the 2,750-ft ancient mountain pass on the Kalyan–Junnar route where Satavahana-era traders once paid their tolls, and finishes two forts and two nights later at the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple.

Day one takes you from the Naneghat pass to Jivdhan Fort — the guardian of the pass with its dramatic sheer cliffs — then down through Ghatghar village to Amboli for an overnight stay. Day two is the long forest crossing via Dhakoba Fort and Durg Fort, sleeping overnight at a base village. Day three completes the traverse to Bhimashankar through the wildlife sanctuary, where the 1,200-year-old Hemadpanthi Shiva temple stands beside the source of the Bhima river and the home of the endangered giant Indian squirrel.

This is a serious trek for fit trekkers with prior multi-day experience: long walking days, forest trails, river crossings and one of the most rewarding finishes in Maharashtra trekking. The three-day format lets you take the range slowly and soak up the forts, villages and wildlife en route.

Based in Malshej Ghat, this difficult 3-day trek is best attempted during October, November, December, January, February — when the trail and surroundings are at their most rewarding.

Pricing

Starting from ₹2,999 per person. Prices vary by departure city.

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Trip Highlights

• ✓Ancient Naneghat pass with Satavahana-era caves and inscriptions
• ✓Jivdhan Fort with its sheer cliffs guarding the pass
• ✓Crossing Dhakoba and Durg forts through forest and plateaus
• ✓Finishes at the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple
• ✓3-day point-to-point traverse with village homestays

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