Dhak bahiri is actually cave of Lord Bahiri. It is one the accomplished trek for sure.
Refer below snaps for latest information of rock patches of Dhak-Bahiri...taken in 2013.
Route: You need to reach Jambhivali to start the trek. From Kamshet you can get state transport buses or private jeeps going towards Jambhivali.
From Jambhivali, well trodden route will lead you towards Kondheshwar temple. After walking 10-15 minutes you will reach at junction.
At that junction you will see board installed by Vishwa Hindu Parishad. From that point Left route goes to Kondheshwar temple and Right one headed towards Dhak-Bahiri.
5 mins walk and you will see 2-3 huts. Turn towards right and follow the jungle path.
In rainy season there might be chances of missing the route due to fog and grass all over the route. Ask the route in the village if you are not confident.
After ascending small jungle route you need to cross waterfall. During rainy season enough care needs to be taken due to slippery surface of rocks. No issue for rest of the season. Cross the waterfall, ascend on small plateau. You will see first glimpse of Dhak Cave.
From this point, you will have to cross through jungle patch descending and then ascending to reach col in between Kalakarai pinnacle and the mountain in which Dhak cave carved.
Descend through the col. Be careful. Its slippery surface.
When descend completely, the last and the best patch of trek will have to be crossed. Enough grips, Irin railings and ropes at the final patch have been already installed. Still you need to be careful as exposure to deep valley is 100%.
At that junction you will see board installed by Vishwa Hindu Parishad. From that point Left route goes to Kondheshwar temple and Right one headed towards Dhak-Bahiri.
5 mins walk and you will see 2-3 huts. Turn towards right and follow the jungle path.
In rainy season there might be chances of missing the route due to fog and grass all over the route. Ask the route in the village if you are not confident.
After ascending small jungle route you need to cross waterfall. During rainy season enough care needs to be taken due to slippery surface of rocks. No issue for rest of the season. Cross the waterfall, ascend on small plateau. You will see first glimpse of Dhak Cave.
From this point, you will have to cross through jungle patch descending and then ascending to reach col in between Kalakarai pinnacle and the mountain in which Dhak cave carved.
Descend through the col. Be careful. Its slippery surface.
When descend completely, the last and the best patch of trek will have to be crossed. Enough grips, Irin railings and ropes at the final patch have been already installed. Still you need to be careful as exposure to deep valley is 100%.
There is another route from Lonavala. On the way to Rajmachi, you will get a diversion towards Dhak.
But I would suggest to try the route from Jambhivali first.
Follow the photo sequence to get more information:
Follow the photo sequence to get more information:
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| Started journey from Jambhivali |
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| From this board, take left turn to go to Dhak bahiri cave |
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| Sudhir, Pashya and Mahadeo |
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| Kondheshwar Temple |
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| Beautiful pond |
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| Going exactly opposite direction to Dak Bahiri.....Missed the route :) |
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| Ended up in a vast plataeu |
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| returning back to village..to ask correct route |
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| Got the right way |
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| Again going wrong!!! Route was exactly opposite :) |
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| First glimpse of Dhak.......amazing and fiery!!!! |
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| Backside of cave |
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| Jungle patch in between |
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| Col between Kalakaray pinnacle and dhak |
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| Need to be careful..exposed to deep valley ahead |
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| Route towards Dhak cave |
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| Kalakarai pinnacle |
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| Earlier there was nothing for support ...now they have installed iron rods. Very useful |
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| just a step space for going ahead |
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Iron rods installed on this patch....Snaps taken in 2013 |
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we had a company of Pune group......Avg. age of group is 60 years... |
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Climbing through rocky steps....full exposure to deep valley.....need to be careful!!!
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| Our inspiration.........70 years old Young Aaji!!! |
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| Final climb is using two wooden bars and rops tied to them.....really frightened experience but worth doing it!!!! |
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| God Dhak Bahiri......Temple is enclosed with Iron Cage to Safeguard the idol. |
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| Incredibly sweet water in the cave.......just Miracle!!!!! |
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| U can stay in the cave |
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| Relaxing |
awesome record of your travel. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Himanshu!!!
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Deleteपण वेळ किती लागला त्याचा अंदाज टाकू शकता काय
It takes around 2 to 2.5 hrs till the top.
DeleteHello Yash,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very informative and motivating.
Just had few questions for you :- Are ropes necessary for this trek? and do you have any contact number who can drop us from Kamshet to Jambhivali.
Hello Prashant,
DeleteRopes are not required for this trek as iron grilles has been setup for the entire traverse patch as well as vertical patch except final climbing towards the Lord Bahiri. But the wooden also secured with the rope so not to worry. Just be careful with the rocks falling from the top!! I do not have contact number from Kamshet village. But there is bus as well as jeep transport available for you to reach Jambhivali. If you have large group then you can negotiate with the jeep owner.
I would always prefer to go by bike(from Pune) as it is near and we can have flexible time schedule( and cost effective too) :)....
Let me know if you need any help. My contact number is 9881734290.
Thanks Yash for the information...
DeleteActually we are planning to reach Kamshet at around 9 pm so I guess it is difficult to get a vehicle from Kamshet to Jambhivali...
Anyways we will give a try...
and once again Thanks a lot for the information...
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ReplyDeleteHey Yash,
ReplyDeleteI almost read your all blogs, awesome and well explain.
If you arrange any trek then call me or mail me :-
Here is my email uttam.giree@gmail.com
Thanks Uttam!! Currently I am rarely doing treks due to family responsibility. But once I restart, I'll let u know.
Deletehi yash.
ReplyDeletehow long does it take from jambhivali to dhak cave?
also; if we have our own car, is it safe to park at jambhivali?
Hi Ramnik,
DeleteIt usually takes 2 to 3 hrs to reach Dhak cave from Jambhivali. It's safe to park vehicle at Jambhivali. No issue.
We are a group of 12 students including girls. I have seen a picture in your blog mentioning 'Ladies not allowed'. Should we go then? Will the girls with us are allowed in the caves? If not is it a worth trek with girls with us? Hope you respond.
ReplyDeletegirls are not allowed inside the caves bt they can halt outside the caves but there is no enuf space outside the caves so if you are planning to go with girls.. dnt halt at the top for too long.
ReplyDeleteHi Yash,
ReplyDeleteplanning to go on 18th Nov, i used to do treck last one was Kalavantin.apart from your blog most of the webpages stating its very hard so here i would like to know how difficult it is for reguler treker & wheather we need to bring ropes.Second;ly if we consider to treck with girls who never did the treck then how difficult it is .
Girls are stillnot allowed?
ReplyDeleteYes, girls are not allowed. But, I have seen few girls during our Dhak Bahiri Caves trek.
DeleteNice blog! Do you have contact number of any person at jambhavali village where breakfast and tea is available?
ReplyDeleteWhy girl's not allowed any specific reason ?
ReplyDeleteIt is tradition of that God. Dont know the reason or origin. If a villager sees a girl in trek group then they resist sometimes.
DeleteIs it safe to stay in the cave at night, considering im a solo trekker?
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