Avoid
Bhimashankar in May
Maharashtra, India
Very hot.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot.
Roads & Access
self drive: SUV recommended for ghat road.. road condition: Last 18km from Khed is winding ghat road.. public transport: Buses from Pune to Khed, then shared jeep.. from nearest city: Pune 120km (3hrs). Mumbai 200km.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: CARRY FIRST AID for trek.. ambulance: 108 (30min+). nearest hospital: Basic clinic. Khed (18km). Pune (120km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio patchy. No signal on trek.
Kids
Not ideal for kids — Educational for older kids
Elevation
940m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Cool. Dry forest. Temple comfortable. |
| February | 3/5 | February at Bhimashankar: 13–28°C, dry Sahyadri. Jyotirlinga darshan easy, giant squirrels active — treks doable, just nothing like the monsoon green. |
| March | 2/5 | Warming up. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Very hot. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon starts. Waterfalls begin. |
| July | 5/5 | Peak monsoon — trek magical. Waterfalls everywhere. Leeches. |
| August | 5/5 | Monsoon continues. Best for trek. Leeches. |
| September | 4/5 | Late monsoon. Green. Manageable leeches. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Green forest. Pleasant. |
| November | 4/5 | Good weather. Giant squirrel spotting. |
| December | 4/5 | Cool. Temple comfortable. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune 120km (3hrs). Mumbai 200km.. Roads: Last 18km from Khed is winding ghat road.. Self-drive: SUV recommended for ghat road.. Public transport: Buses from Pune to Khed, then shared jeep.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
940m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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