About Bhimashankar
Trimbakeshwar to Bhimashankar distnce : 235 km
Estimated travel time : 5 hours
Trimbakeshwar to Bhimashankar is a popular route for tourism and pilgrimage. Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva situated in the lap of nature.
Located at a height of 3250 feet in Bhorgiri village, Bhimashankar temple is built in Hemadpanthi style and is decorated with the Dashavatar statues which are very beautiful to look at. The Nandi temple is close to the main temple. A huge bell weighing 5 mans is located close to the temple. It has 1721 AD inscribed on it. When this bell is rung, the entirearea echoes with its sound. The temple is surrounded with hills and Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary. Lush greenery and calm surrounding wins the hearts of the visitors to enjoy quality time with their family and friends. Bhimashankar is also a popular trekking destination. Bhimashankar is a home to a relic of near virgin forest and have very rich flora and fauna. You can find wide range of plants like Mango, Jamun, Hirda, Behda, Bamboo, Shrub, Herbs, Climber, Grass, and Fern. The wild life found here includes Leopards, Barking Deer, Sambar, Wild Boar, Langur, and Hyena. Among the birds one will be able to find Malabar Grey Hornbill, Quaker Babbler, Malabar Whistling Thrush, Green Pigeon, Black Eagle, Grey Jungle Fowl and many, many more.
Taxi from Trimbakeshwar to Bhimashankar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Trimbakeshwar to Bhimashankar by car is well connected through Nashik - Pune road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Trimbakeshwar to Bhimashankar distance is 235 Km and is 5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kalambai - Bendharwadi Lake Camping, Dimbhe Dam
Rajewadi - Shambho Mahadev Temple, Dimbhe Dam - Top View Point
Kanase - Shri Mayamba Machindranath Temple
Pimpalgaon - Sharda Prabodhini, Hanuman Mandir
Chas - Shree Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Temple, Muktadevi Mandir
Sakore - Bairavnath Mandir, Mhasoba Maharaj Mandir
Ganeshwadi - Sadaguru Surajinath Baba Temple, Ganesh Mandir
Bhorwadi - Shri Akkalkot Swami Samarth Visawa Mandir, Shri Ram Mandir
Khandarmal - Saibaba Temple, Charang Baba Mandir
Dolasne - Shiv Shankar Temple, Pir Baba Dargah
Pokhari Baleshwar - Shenkada Waterfall, New Chandanapuri Ghat
Chandanapuri - Karwadi Khandoba Mandir, Gosavibaba Temple
Sangamner - Shitala Mata Temple, Pravara River
Ahmednagar - Pirnath Baba Mandir, Santoshi Mata Mandir, Chaitnyashwar Temple
Sangamner - Shiv Circle Ghulewadi, ISKCON Temple, Shri Sai Baba Mazeghar
Maladad - Kahne Ghat, Hanuman Mandir
Palaskhede - Shree Swami Samarth Math Karhe Ghat
Gurewadi - Gurewadi Bandhara Hiking Area, Swanand Ashram
Sinnar - Siddhi Vinyk Temple,Vrundawannagar, Kanipnat Temple
Malegaon - Forest Garden, Ganpati Mandir
Palase - Darna River, Shri Ram Mandir, Shitla Mata Mandir
Nashik - Muktidham Mandir, Pandav Lani Caves, Someshwar Water Fall, Sundarnarayan Temple, Ved Mandir
Khambale - Vitthal Bagh, Coin Museum, Mahiravani Waterfall, Gumfa Farm House