Bhimashankar Temple — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide
A Jyotirlinga shrine set within the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sahyadri hills.
1. About Bhimashankar Temple
Location: Bhimashankar, Pune district, Maharashtra
State: Maharashtra
Deity: Lord Shiva
Category: Jyotirlinga
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2. History of Bhimashankar Temple
Bhimashankar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is also believed to be the source of the Bhima river. Surrounded by dense forest that is now a protected wildlife sanctuary, the temple combines pilgrimage with a scenic Western Ghats setting.
3. Darshan Timings
Open from around 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
4. How to Reach
About 110 km from Pune, accessible by road; nearest railway station is Pune.
5. Nearby Places
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Gupt Bhimashankar, and Hanuman Lake.