India's Giant Technicolor Squirrels in Bhimashankar
Meet the Malabar giant squirrel, also known as shekru, a vibrant, three-foot-long rodent with a multi-colored coat, endemic to India and the state animal of Maharashtra.

šŸ“œ Home to the vibrant Malabar giant squirrel, known for its technicolor coat.
šŸ” Located in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India.

Why Go

šŸæļø Spot unique, colorful giant squirrels
šŸŒ³ Explore a rich wildlife sanctuary
šŸ™ Visit a sacred Shiva temple (jyotirlinga)
šŸžļø Enjoy trekking through dense forests and waterfalls

Why Avoid

āš ļø Monsoon season can be wild and foggy for trekking

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free roadside parking available near the sanctuary.

šŸšŒ Transportation

Buses from Shivajinagar Bus Terminus to Pune; private transport recommended for exploring.

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