Bhimashankar

Bhimashankar (Marathi phrasebook|Marathi:भीमाशंकर) is a temple town that is about 100 km from Pune and 223 km from Mumbai in Western Maharashtra. It is considered to be one of the holiest places in India and is also a popular trekking destination.

An introduction to Bhimashankar

Bhimashankar is one of the shrines where Lord Shiva, an aspect of God in Hinduism is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam (pillar) of light." There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India and Bhimashankar is one of the these Jyotirlingams.

Get in

Direct routes to Bhimashankar exist only by road.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Bhimashankar

You can drive to Bhimashankar by road. You first need to reach Pune by Mumbai Pune express highway (NH4) and then continue your trip on SH112/SH54 to Bhimashankar. You can also hire a vehicle from vehicle rental service company like ( EO Cabs) which cover the distance from Mumbai to Bhimashankar with the vehicle of your choice. From Pune to Bhimashankar is 110 km; the journey takes roughly 3.5 hours.

Travel by Bus to Bhimashankar

Direct buses to Bhimashankar can be taken from Mumbai and Pune. To get to the town from other places, one has to take a bus to Manchar, from where regular buses leave for Bhimashankar.

From Mumbai

One has to take a local train from Mumbai city to Karjat station. A six seater can be hired to take one to Khandas village which is about 40 km from Karjet station. The six seater vehicles charge ₹700 for a trip from Karjat station to Khandas village and hence might not be economical for small groups of travellers. There is an alternate 2 stage route that can be taken, which involves taking a State Transport bus from near Karjat station to Kashele village first. At the drop off point of the bus in Kashele village, a shared cab can be hired to Khandas village. The shared cabs charge ₹20 per person and normally would wait for the cab to be filled with at least nine people before starting the journey. It is to be noted that this wait can take up to half an hour. A short 3 km walk from Khandas village would lead one to a small bridge, from where the trek begins.

The path from the bridge forks into two pathways. Taking a right turn at the bridge would lead one along the Ganesh Ghat route, while taking a left at the bridge would lead one along the Shidi route. Both the routes lead to the top with the Shidi route being tougher and shorter than the Ganesh Ghat route. The Ganesh Ghat route is recommended for beginners while the Shidi route can be taken by trekkers with medium to advanced experience.

What to See

• Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary 19.08643,73.56192 It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1974 and situated at an altitude of 2100 feet to 3800 feet, spread over three neighborhoods of Pune, Raigad and Thane. Bhimashankar wildlife’s vegetation comprises semi-evergreen forests as well as Western tropical hill forests. Two major Tributaries of Krishna River named Bhim and Ghod, originate from this area.

Drink

Those doing the trek to Bhimashankar in the non-monsoon seasons are advised to carry three liters of water as there is a high risk of dehydration due to long stretches of trek benig done while being exposed to the sun.

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Ramadan in Bhimashankar

Ramadan 2025 in Bhimashankar

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Bhimashankar

Pilgrims stay here for three days. The local upajjhayas (priests) make arrangements for the lodging and boarding of pilgrims at a small cost. Visitors are accommodated in either temporary hutments or in dharamshalas near the village. A new dharamshala is under construction. There are several hotels near Bhimashankar. Places like Shinoli and Ghodegaon are good for staying near Bhimashankar. Accommodation at Bhimashankar mainly comprises two bungalows (with a capacity of 8 beds) and tents.

Where to go next after Bhimashankar

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