Bhivgad, also known as Bheemgad is a small hill fort near Karjat. Its a small trek with a few fort remnants and has a height of just 800 feet. There is also a beautiful waterfall that is worth visiting in the monsoon.
District - Raigad.
District - Raigad.
Height above mean sea level - 800 feet.
Base Village - Vadap.
Duration of trek - 1 day.
Region - Karjat.
Time to reach the top - Upto 1 and a half hours.
Water/Food Availability - None.
Best season to visit - Anytime.
Sights to visit - Fort remnants.
Difficulty Rating - Easy.
Endurance required - 1/5.
Shelter - None.
How to get there - Dadar --> Karjat --> Karjat to Vadap (pron. वदप) via rickshaw.
Notes:
- You get rickshaws to Vadap from the famous Karjat bridge, where all the rickshaws stand. They should take about 80 bucks depending on how much you haggle for one rickshaw.
- It is a small but nice trek and take about 1 hour to reach the top, non-stop.
- There are a few fort remnants to watch and the view of the surrounding hills is quite nice.
- The top has flat land where cows graze. Not a bad spot to camp.
- An ideal trek for beginners.
Pictures:
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| Vinod at the top. |
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| A huge tree at the base village of Vadap. |
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| You have to go right from this pass, towards the electric line following the trail. |
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| The temple near the base village. |
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| Me, on the top. |
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| Just after the monsoons, my friend with some local girls who go to the top to collect the yellow flowers. |
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| The waterfall, almost dried up. |
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| Himanshu and me. |
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