Sahyadri Combo - Bhimashankar ,Jivdhan Fort , Gorakhgad, Naneghat Reverse Fall

COMBO – BHIMASHANKAR,JIVDHAN FORT, Gorakhgad Fort & NANEGHAT REVERSE FALLS

Region: Pune, Thane
Bhimashankar: Bhimashankar Village
Jivdhan Fort: Ghatghar Village
Naneghat Reverse Falls: Naneghat / Vaishakhare Village
Gorakhgad Fort: Dehri (Dehari) Village

• Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
• Group Size: Maximum 20 participants (excluding organizers)
• Who Can Join: Age 18+ years
• Endurance Level: High
• Difficulty: Moderate to High.
• Max Altitude (Height of Forts):
  Bhimashankar: 3,250 ft
  Jivdhan Fort: 3,754 ft
  Naneghat Reverse Falls: 2,800 ft
  Gorakhgad Fort: 2,139 ft

Moments from past events :
https://youtu.be/KoiJSDPUqdM?si=1_Fl5rirxQ5kiX2A
https://youtu.be/ACuMAsHyJ9s?si=3p0gpQb-kJx0b-gW

📌 TREK TENTATIVE ITINERARY

🗓️ Day 0 – Thursday: Departure from Hyderabad
10:00 PM: Board Hyderabad → Pune Train
🚆 Overnight Journey
🍱 Dinner: Have dinner at home before boarding the train.

🗓️ Day 1 – Friday: Pune → Jivdhan Fort → Naneghat Reverse Waterfall

09:00 AM – Arrive at Pune Railway Station
• Freshen up
• Have breakfast
• Assemble with the team
09:30 AM – Depart for Ghatghar Village
🚐 **Private Vehicle**
Distance: ~90–100 km
Travel Time: ~3-4 hrs
Route:
Pune → Alephata → Junnar Region → Ghatghar Village
12:30 PM – Reach Jivdhan Base / Ghatghar Village
Prepare for the trek and start towards **Jivdhan Fort**.
Quick Lunch
🥾 1:00 PM – Jivdhan Fort Trek
Trek Duration: ~3–4 hrs
Distance: ~4 km one way
Trail Highlights
• Ancient stone pathways
• Dense forest patches
• Rock-cut steps
• Steep and exposed sections
• Historic trade-route landscape
• Challenging final approach
🏔️ 03:30 PM – Reach Jivdhan Summit
Explore:
• Kalyan Darwaza
• Ancient water tanks
• Fortification remains
• Summit viewpoints
• Views towards Hadsar Fort, Chavand Fort & Naneghat
04:00 PM – Begin Descent
Descend towards the Naneghat region.
🌄 05:00 PM – Naneghat Exploration
Visit:
• Naneghat Cave
• Ancient trade route
• Reverse Waterfall Point
• Valley viewpoints
• Photography during golden hour
🌅 06:30 PM – Sunset / Golden Hour
Enjoy the views around Naneghat before proceeding to the stay location.
🏕️ Evening – Night Stay
Option 1: Stay at Jivdhan Base / Ghatghar Village
Option 2: If time and transport permit, proceed towards Bhimashankar Base
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight Stay

> Note: The final stay location will depend on trek completion time, road conditions and group pace. If the team reaches Naneghat early, travelling towards Bhimashankar is preferable to reduce the next day's travel.

🗓️ Day 2 – Saturday: Bhimashankar Forest Trek + Temple Darshan
05:00 AM – Wake-up Call
☕ Tea & Breakfast
05:30 AM – Depart Towards Bhimashankar
🚐 Travel towards **Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary**
If staying near Jivdhan Base, the morning journey will be longer. If the previous night's stay is at Bhimashankar Base, the trek can begin earlier.
10:00 AM – Reach Bhimashankar
Freshen up and prepare for the day's exploration.
🥾 Bhimashankar Forest Trail
Approx. 4–5 hrs including exploration
Explore:
🌳 Dense forest trails
💧 Post-monsoon waterfalls
🛕 Bhimashankar Temple
💧 Gupt Bhimashankar
⛰️ Nagphani Point
🌊 Hanuman Lake
🌿 Wildlife Sanctuary
🌿 Highlights
• One of Maharashtra's **12 Jyotirlingas**
• Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Possibility of Giant Squirrel sightings
• Dense Sahyadri forest
• Waterfalls and streams during/after monsoon
• Ancient temple and forest landscape
🛕 Temple Darshan
Darshan timing will be planned according to the trek schedule and crowd conditions.
If darshan is not possible during the afternoon, the team will visit the temple early next morning before proceeding towards Gorakhgad.
06:00 PM – Complete Bhimashankar Exploration
Dinner & rest.
🏕️ Night Stay
Option 1: Bhimashankar Base
Option 2: If the group finishes early and transport permits, proceed towards Dehri Village / Gorakhgad Base
🍽️ Dinner & Overnight Stay

> Note: Staying closer to Gorakhgad is preferable if the team completes Bhimashankar activities early. This will give us more time for the Gorakhgad trek on Day 3.

🗓️ Day 3 – Sunday: Gorakhgad Fort Trek → Pune

05:30 AM – Wake-up Call
☕ Tea & Breakfast
06:00 AM – Start Gorakhgad Trek
🥾 **Trek Duration:** ~2.5–3 hrs
📍 **Distance:** ~3 km one way
Trail Highlights
• Dense forest sections
• Rock-cut steps
• Cave section
• Steep final climb
• Narrow rock passages
• Ancient fort architecture
🏔️ 08:30 AM – Reach Gorakhgad Summit
Explore:
• Gorakhnath Cave
• Ancient water cisterns
• Rock-cut architecture
• Fort remains
• Summit viewpoints
🌄 Views From Summit
• Siddhagad
• Machhindragad
• Bhimashankar Plateau
• Surrounding Sahyadri ranges
09:30 AM – Begin Descent
11:30 AM – Reach Dehri Village
☕ Tea & Refreshments
12:00 PM – Freshen Up / Rest
🍽️ 01:00 PM – Lunch
🚐 01:30 PM – Start Journey Towards Pune
Travel Time: ~3–3.5 hrs
05:00 PM – Reach Pune Railway Station
Allow sufficient buffer for traffic and railway station formalities.
06:00 PM – Board Pune → Hyderabad Train
Overnight Journey

🗓️ Day 4 – Monday: Arrival at Hyderabad
🌅 **Early Morning**
🚆 Reach Hyderabad
🎉 **Trip Completes**

Important things
Water will be refilled from Cisterns
Mobiles - Power Save mode ~ Carry power banks
Self Cooking - Fire wood collection
Head Torch must with spare batteries (2 nights)
*Not Luxury Event*

📌 Event Cost: ₹6800/-
To secure your spot, please make an advance payment of ₹3000/- (non-refundable).
📌 Payment details:
PhonePe: 7013949254 (Vijay)
Slots are limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis only after the payment is received.
This will help us in booking train tickets for everyone.

Important: RSVPing on Meetup alone does not guarantee your spot. Payment is required to confirm your participation.
🔹 Phase 1 (Early Registrations):
Train tickets will be booked based on current availability and RAC status, prioritizing options with the highest chances of confirmation.
🔹 Phase 2 (Late Registrations):
For those who join later, if regular tickets are unavailable, Tatkal tickets will be booked a day before departure (subject to availability).
> 💰 Note: Tatkal bookings will incur an additional charge of approx. ₹650/-.
🚫 Tatkal Ticket Booking Disclaimer:

• Ticket confirmation is not guaranteed until successfully booked.
• If we're unable to confirm your ticket, a refund will be processed after deducting standard IRCTC cancellation charges (approx. ₹60–₹120).

⚠️ Limited Slots Available!
Seats will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis only after advance payment is received.
✅ Reserve early to avoid last-minute hassle!

🔁 Refund Policy

• The advance payment is strictly non-refundable.
• A refund (excluding ticket cancellation charges) will only be issued if ClimbOn cancels the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
• If you cancel more than 7 days before the event and have paid the full amount, the balance (excluding the advance) will be refunded.
• No refund will be provided for cancellations made within 7 days of the event or in case of a no-show.
• Any additional costs incurred due to itinerary changes or delays caused by natural calamities, roadblocks, vehicle breakdowns, or other factors beyond our control will be borne by the participant.

📌𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:
✔️ 3rd AC Transportation from Hyderabad and to Hyderabad (Train Tickets)
✔️ Local transportation (Train/Bus/Tempo)
✔️ Stay - Sharing basis (camping/Caving)
✔️ Friday - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✔️ Saturday - Break Fast, Lunch, Dinner
✔️ Sunday - Breakfast, Lunch
8 times food on us (veg)
✔️ Climbing gear/ropes/harness etc.
✔️ First Aid Kit
✔️ Expert organisers
✔️ Club Fund
✔️ any Entry Permits

📌𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:
❌ Other personal expenses
❌ Any dharshan tickets
❌ Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Things to Carry: Less Luggage, Easier Hike
Mandatory:
✔️ Photo ID
✔️ A rucksack (30-50L) with rain cover. No trolley/briefcase.
✔️ Trek shoes with extra pairs of socks.
✔️ 2-3 pairs of clothes (full sleeves preferred; no jeans).
✔️ 3 liters of water (no compromise), plate, and spoon.
✔️ Rainwear (raincoat/umbrella/all-weather jacket).
✔️ Head torch with extra batteries.
✔️ Sleeping bag/blanket.
✔️ Plastic cover to carry trash.
✔️ Toiletries: paper tissue, brush, toothpaste, sanitizer, towel.
✔️ Personal medication, if any.
✔️ A trash cover to carry your trash.
Optional:
✔️ Some snacks to eat along the hike.
✔️ ORS or Glucon-D powder.
✔️ Flip-flops to change over at night.
✔️ Power bank and charging cable.
✔️ Hat/sun cap, goggles, sunscreen.
✔️ Mosquito repellent cream.
Note: Pack everything separately in plastic bags before placing them in the rucksack as they may get wet during rains.
Important Terms🚨⚠️

• Strictly no alcohol, intoxicants, strong drinks, or smoking from the start to the end of the event.
• Firefly sightings are natural and beyond our control. Please understand if they're fewer than expected.
• All members should exercise social responsibility during treks and refrain from littering, shouting in wilderness areas, or engaging in any activities that could disrupt the natural ecology.
• All meals during the event will be vegetarian.
• This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable.
• Event Hosts retain the authority to adjust the itinerary as needed, including the addition or exclusion of members, and modifications to routes, activities, timings, and durations, depending on prevailing circumstances and weather conditions.
• The Event Host's decision is final in all matters. Our primary concern is ensuring everyone's safety, and we greatly appreciate your cooperation in this regard.
• Cross-check the 'Things to carry' list and pack your bags accordingly.

By RSVPing to this event, you agree to the above terms and to sign a full disclaimer before the start of the event.
For any queries, contact (WhatsApp Preferred):
Sasikanth: 8885241042 (http://wa.me/918885241042)
Vijay: 7013949254 http://wa.me/917013949254