Bhimashankar

Bhimashankar, 125 kms away from Pune is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India and that is why it is one of the ancient pilgrim center in Maharashtra. 


The Temple: The Shiva temple was constructed by Maratha king Nana Phadnavis. It has been built with black stones and gives it a beautiful look. There is a statue of Nandi in the corridor and also a big bell which is fabricated by iron bars. The shivlinga inside the temple is 1.5 feet in length. 

This is the place where Bhima river originates. Apart from the famous pilgrim destination, Bhimashankar is also well known among trekking lovers and bird watchers. Bhimashakar is a conserve red forest area. This place also boasts the wildlife sanctuary. Like any place having forest around, in Bhimashankar as well one can find a variety of birds, animals, plants and flowers. 


Other places one can visit near Bhimashankar is Hanuman lake, Gupt Bhimashankar, Nag Phani, Bombay point, Sakshi Vinayak, Budhha style carvings of Amba-Ambika, etc. The orgin of Bhima river is also a very beautiful place you should visit.


How to reach: Regular buses available from Swargate. Or if you have your own vehicle, drive along the Pune-Nasik highway and turn off at the road leading to Bhimashankar. 


So Bhimashankar is an ideal place to visit for the people who want to spend a day or two near nature and God as well!


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