One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, set amid the Sahyadri hills at the source of the Bhima river; the current temple structure dates mainly to the 18th century, with later embellishments added by Nana Phadnavis.
Nestled inside a wildlife sanctuary, it is considered a Jyotirlinga of great antiquity, blending Nagara and later Maratha-era architectural styles.
Nearest airport and railway station: Pune (~110 km), followed by a scenic ghat road.
MTDC and private guesthouses in Bhimashankar and nearby Khed town.
Contact Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation.
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