Bhimashankar is an ancient shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. It is located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune & located 110 km away from Pune in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. Bhimashankar is also the source of the Bhima river, which flows south east and merges with the Krishna river near Raichur. The other Jyotirlinga shrines in Maharashtra are Tryambakeshwar and Grishneshwar. Regular pilgrims near Mumbai visit Bhimashankar. The Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary located here is a popular weekend getaway from Mumbai and Pune.
There is a very interesting tradition here. Before you enter the main temple which houses the Lord, you pass through a small temple which houses 'Nandi' the faithful bull on which he rides. People whisper their wishes in the ear of Nandi and it is assumed that he will convey them to Lord himself.
When to go
Best Time to Visit is between August to February.
How to reach?
MSTC State buses go there from Pune twice a week with more than five hours of bus journey. It is also accessible from Karjat on the Pune - Bombay section of the Central railway.
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