Lonavala to Bhimashankar Range Trek | 2 Days / 2 Night

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• Lonavala to Bhimashankar (With Travel): ₹2,999 Per Person

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Itinerary

Friday Night | Lonavala – Udhewadi

11:30 PM | Reporting at Lonavala

• Reach Lonavala Railway Station / designated pickup point.

• Assemble at the meeting point as instructed.

11:40 PM | Trek Leader Meeting

• Meet the trek leaders.

• Attendance and trek briefing.

• Introduction to the route and important safety instructions.

12:15 AM | Travel to Udhewadi

• Board private transport.

• Proceed towards Udhewadi Base Village.

01:30 AM | Udhewadi Homestay

• Reach Udhewadi.

• Check in at the village homestay.

• Rest for the night.

Day 1 | Udhewadi – Kusur – Talpewadi – Padharwadi

Morning | Wake Up & Breakfast

• Wake up and freshen up.

• Enjoy a warm breakfast and tea.

Start Trek towards Kusur

• Begin the scenic range trek towards Kusur Village.

• Trek through mountain trails and beautiful Sahyadri landscapes.

Afternoon | Reach Kusur Village

• Reach Kusur after completing the trail section.

• Take a short break and refresh.

Lunch at Bendewadi

• Enjoy a freshly prepared, home-style Maharashtrian lunch.

Kusur – Talpewadi

• Continue towards Talpewadi.

• Local transport will be used for the Kusur to Talpewadi transfer.

Talpewadi – Padharwadi Jungle Trek

• Begin the jungle trek from Talpewadi.

• Walk through forest trails towards Padharwadi Village.

Evening | Padharwadi Homestay

• Reach Padharwadi.

• Check in at the village homestay.

• Enjoy a hot home-cooked dinner.

• Rest overnight at Padharwadi.

Day 2 | Padharwadi – Bhimashankar

Early Morning | Wake Up & Freshen Up

• Early morning wake-up at the homestay.

• Freshen up and prepare for the final trek section.

Breakfast & Tea

• Enjoy breakfast and hot tea.

• Prepare for the final leg towards Bhimashankar.

Start Trek towards Bhimashankar

• Begin trekking through dense forest and wildlife sanctuary terrain.

• Continue towards the spiritual region of Bhimashankar.

Kalamjai Temple

• Reach Kalamjai Temple.

• Spend some time exploring the peaceful temple surroundings.

Gupt Bhimashankar

• Continue towards Gupt Bhimashankar.

• Visit the revered origin site located amidst the serene forest.

Reach Bhimashankar

• Complete the trek and reach the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple premises.

• Seek blessings and explore the temple surroundings.

Lunch

• Enjoy a well-deserved lunch.

Return Journey

• After completing the trek, begin the return journey towards Pune / Mumbai by public transport.

Tour Ends

• Reach Pune / Mumbai by approximately evening/night, depending on the return transportation and road conditions.

Things to Carry

Mandatory

• Sturdy trekking shoes with good grip

• Torch / Headlamp with extra batteries

• Minimum 3 litres of drinking water

• Personal medicines

• Rain protection

• Backpack suitable for a 2-day trek

Recommended

• 2–3 pairs of quick-dry clothes

• Extra pair of socks

• Energy bars / dry fruits

• Personal toiletries

• Power bank

• Small towel

• Lightweight jacket

• Plastic / waterproof bags for wet clothes and valuables

Important Notes

• This is a long-distance range trek involving extended walking through mountain and forest terrain.

• Participants should be physically fit and comfortable with long-duration trekking.

• Certain sections pass through dense forest and remote village areas.

• Weather and trail conditions may affect the actual trekking pace and itinerary.

• Participants must carry sufficient drinking water for the trekking sections.

• Homestay accommodation is basic village accommodation and should not be compared with hotel or resort facilities.

• Meals are simple, freshly prepared Maharashtrian-style food.

• Mobile network connectivity may be limited in forest and remote sections.

• The itinerary may be modified, shortened, rerouted or cancelled depending on weather, forest conditions, local restrictions or participant safety.

Safety & Risk Awareness

At Adventure Club Pune, participant safety is our highest priority. This range trek is conducted through the Sahyadri mountain region with experienced trek leaders, local guides, route assessment, village coordination, and basic emergency preparedness.

The Lonavala to Bhimashankar Range Trek involves long-distance trekking through forest trails, mountain ridges, village paths, rocky sections, steep ascents and descents, and remote areas with limited access to medical facilities.

Participants may encounter uneven terrain, slippery surfaces, loose rocks, dense vegetation, stream crossings, changing weather conditions, insects, wildlife, and other natural challenges.

Participants must remain with the group and strictly follow the instructions of the Trek Leader and local guide. Decisions taken by the Trek Leader regarding route, pace, rest stops, weather, safety, or itinerary changes shall be final.

Rules And Regulations

• Consumption of alcohol, smoking, or any kind of intoxicants is strictly prohibited throughout the trek. Any participant found under the influence may be removed from the group without refund.
• Participants must respect the Sahyadri environment, local villages, temples, forests, wildlife, and local communities at all times.
• Littering is strictly prohibited. Participants must carry back plastic, wrappers, bottles, and other non-biodegradable waste.
• Loud music, shouting, or creating disturbances in forest areas, villages, homestays, temples, or campsites is not permitted.
• Participants must strictly follow the instructions and decisions of the Trek Leader and local guide, particularly regarding route selection, pace, rest breaks, and safety.
• The trek includes steep ascents, descents, rocky patches, forest trails, uneven surfaces, and long walking sections. Participants must exercise caution throughout the trek.
• Good trekking shoes with proper grip are mandatory for the entire trek.
• Participants must maintain the group pace and should not leave the designated trail or enter unauthorized forest routes.
• Any misconduct, harassment, abusive behaviour, argument, or behaviour that causes inconvenience or discomfort to fellow participants, local villagers, guides, or staff may result in removal from the trek without refund.
• Adventure Club Pune provides basic first-aid support and emergency coordination; however, all expenses related to medical treatment, evacuation, hospitalization, rescue, or additional transportation shall be borne by the participant.
• Participants are advised not to carry expensive jewellery, unnecessary valuables, or excessive cash. Adventure Club Pune shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings.
• Damaging forest property, village property, homestay property, temples, water sources, or disturbing wildlife is strictly prohibited.
• Participants must maintain cleanliness at village homestays and follow the instructions of the local hosts.
• Accommodation during the trek is generally basic village homestay accommodation and should not be compared with hotels or resorts.
• Meals served during the trek will be simple, freshly prepared vegetarian Maharashtrian/local meals as mentioned in the inclusions.
• Every event operates with a minimum of 12 confirmed participants. If the minimum number is not achieved, Adventure Club Pune may offer an alternate trek, reschedule the batch, or provide a refund as applicable.
• A dedicated WhatsApp coordination group may be created before the trek for important updates, reporting details, and on-ground coordination.
• Pickup points, reporting times, local transportation, and route arrangements may change due to operational requirements or unforeseen circumstances.
• The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, trail conditions, roadblocks, forest restrictions, local conditions, participant safety, or other unavoidable circumstances.
• By registering for this trek, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to the Terms & Conditions of Adventure Club Pune.

Health & Fitness Declaration

By registering for this trek, participants confirm that:

• They are voluntarily participating in the range trek.
• They are physically and mentally fit for multi-day trekking and long-distance walking.
• They understand that the trek involves continuous walking over mountainous and uneven terrain.
• They do not have any medical condition that may endanger themselves or other participants during the trek.
• They will disclose any relevant medical condition, allergy, injury, or medication requirement before the trek.
• They understand that access to medical facilities may be limited in remote sections of the route.

Participant Consent & Assumption Of Risk

By registering for the Lonavala to Bhimashankar Range Trek, participants acknowledge that trekking, forest travel, mountain walking, village trails, transportation, and associated outdoor activities involve inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated.

These risks may include:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Steep ascents and descents
• Rocky and uneven terrain
• Loose stones and slippery surfaces
• Stream crossings
• Heavy rainfall and changing weather
• Landslides or falling rocks
• Insects and wildlife encounters
• Fatigue, dehydration, or exhaustion
• Delayed access to medical facilities
• Natural hazards beyond human control

Participants voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with participating in the trek and agree to follow all safety instructions issued by Adventure Club Pune's Trek Leader and local guide.

Adventure Club Pune shall not be responsible for incidents arising from participant negligence, failure to follow safety instructions, concealed medical conditions, reckless behaviour, natural hazards, weather conditions, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.

Nothing in this declaration shall limit liability arising from proven gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the organizer.

Travel & Medical Insurance

• Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain suitable travel, medical, and personal accident insurance before joining the trek.
• Unless specifically mentioned under the inclusions, Adventure Club Pune does not provide individual insurance coverage.
• Any expenses relating to medical treatment, hospitalization, evacuation, rescue operations, transportation, insurance claims, or personal emergencies shall be borne by the participant and/or their insurer.

Weather, Natural Conditions & Force Majeure

Adventure Club Pune reserves the right to modify, postpone, reroute, reschedule, shorten, or cancel the trek in the interest of participant safety.

Such decisions may arise due to:

• Heavy Rainfall
• Landslides
• Flooding or Rising Water Levels
• Extreme Weather
• Forest Department Restrictions
• Wildlife Restrictions
• Road Closures
• Trail Conditions
• Government Orders
• Local Restrictions
• Vehicle Breakdown
• Medical Emergencies
• Natural Calamities
• Any Other Unavoidable Circumstances

The organizer's decision regarding participant safety and itinerary execution shall be final.

Cancellation, Refund & Rescheduling Policy

We understand that travel plans may change due to personal, professional, medical, or unforeseen circumstances. Cancellation, refund, rescheduling, transfer, and voucher requests will be governed as per Adventure Club Pune's official Terms & Conditions.

Participants are requested to carefully review the complete policy before confirming their booking:

Adventure Club Pune – Terms & Conditions

By proceeding with the booking and payment, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the applicable cancellation, refund, rescheduling, and booking policies published by Adventure Club Pune.

Booking Confirmation Declaration

By proceeding with the booking and payment, participants confirm that:

• They have read and understood the itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and trek guidelines.
• They understand that the Lonavala to Bhimashankar Range Trek is a multi-day outdoor adventure activity involving inherent risks.
• They are physically fit to participate in long-distance trekking.
• They agree to follow all safety instructions and Trek Leader decisions.
• They voluntarily participate in the trek at their own discretion.
• They agree to the Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy published by Adventure Club Pune.