Bhimashankar Temple

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  • Address: Bhimashankar temple, Khed, District Pune, Maharashtra 410509, India
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  • Timings: 04:30 am - 09:30 pm Details
  • Phone: +91-9403726339
  • Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Historical Site
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One of the twelve major Jyotir linga sites in India, Bhimashankar Mandir is an ancient shrine in the Sahyadri Mountains. It is also the origin place of river Bhima that flows southeast and merges with River Krishna.

The journey to this absolutely blissful temple is full of adventures, surprises and unexpected treasures.

A legend of Lord Shiva slaying the tyrant Bhima is narrated by the locals. It is said that Lord Shiva made this place his abode after it at the request of the sages who resided in this area.

Bhimashankara temple has been built in the Nagara style of architecture. Mention of this temple in literature dates back to the 13th century. The current temple is believed to be developed in the 18th century. Chhatrapati Shivaji and later Nana Phadvanis renovated this temple and added wings to it.

Detailed Buddhist style of carvings found in these mountains makes your trip even fascinating. Bhimashankar has gained tremendous importance in the last few years and is a significant wild life belt in Maharashtra.

A blend of natural beauty and spiritual calmness, Bhimashankar is a traveller’s paradise. The place is terrifyingly beautiful and a favourite of compulsive trekkers.

Bhimashankar Temple Travel Tips

  • Avoid travelling at night.
  • Keep the sanctity of the temple intact.
  • Do not litter the area.
  • Do not consume intoxicating substances in the temple premises.
  • Prefer wearing traditional clothes
  • There are a lot of trekkers spots nearby that you could visit.
  • Bhimashankar is 125 kms from central Pune and 50 kms from the town of Khed.
  • Please check the official website for aarti timings.

How to Reach Bhimashankar Temple

  • Maharashtra State transport buses.
  • Bhimashankar Bus Station

  • Local restaurants and stalls

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  • Bhimashankar Temple Address: Bhimashankar temple, Khed, District Pune, Maharashtra 410509, India
  • Bhimashankar Temple Contact Number: +91-9403726339
  • Bhimashankar Temple Timing: 04:30 am - 09:30 pm
  • Best time to visit Bhimashankar Temple(preferred time): 05:00 am - 04:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Bhimashankar Temple: 02:00 Hrs
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  • 28.65% of people who visit Pune include Bhimashankar Temple in their plan

  • 54.37% of people start their Bhimashankar Temple visit around 04 AM - 05 AM

  • People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Bhimashankar Temple

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

93.86% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Bhimashankar Temple

People normally club together Saras Baug and Iskon Nvcc while planning their visit to Bhimashankar Temple.

People also prefer to start their day with Bhimashankar Temple.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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  • Is there any Vip pass for darshan in bhimashanker temple .I want it for 26aug 2023

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  • WHAT IS THE TIMINGS FOR DARSHAN

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  • What is the procedure of darshan pass

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    • I want VIP pass for darshan today 8 April at about 12 noon

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  • Is there any vip pass Darshan available bcoz of shravan month too much crowd

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  • Good Evening Sir Ji What is the amount for Rudrabhishek Pooja Whom to contact me for this Pooja Thanks 🙏 Nitin

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  • What is the price of dolly/palkhi for both way

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