Pune to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga tour package is one of the most sacred and highly searched pilgrimage tours from Pune, dedicated to Lord Shiva and counted among the 12 holy Jyotirlingas of India. Located deep inside the dense Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sahyadri hills, about 110 kilometers from Pune, this ancient temple is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva took the form of Bhima and defeated the demon Tripurasura. The temple's unique architecture built in the 13th century in Hemadpanti style with black stone, intricate carvings, and self-manifested Shivling attracts more than 10,000 devotees daily. Veer Tours & Travels offers special discounted and affordable Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga tour from Pune with fixed transparent pricing - Sedan 4 Seater @ Rs.3600, Ertiga 6 Seater @ Rs.4500, Innova 7 Seater @ Rs.5700, 13 Seater @ Rs.8500, 17 Seater Tempo Traveller @ Rs.9500, and 20 Seater Mini Bus @ Rs.10500 for a one-day round trip covering 220 km. This special rate is for Bhimashankar only and includes AC vehicle, professional ghat driver, fuel, toll, sanctuary entry, and parking with no hidden charges. The journey from Pune to Bhimashankar takes 3 to 3.5 hours via Chakan - Rajgurunagar - Manchar route, which is the best road compared to the Pune - Karjat route. For devotees who want to complete all Shiva temples, we also provide Jyotirlinga tour package from Pune which covers Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, and Grishneshwar in 2 days. Our drivers are highly experienced in ghat driving and know all shortcuts to avoid traffic during Shravan month and Mahashivratri when crowd is maximum. We provide pickup from any location in Pune - Pimpri, Chinchwad, Hadapsar, Kothrud, Baner, Hinjewadi, Viman Nagar at 5:00 AM morning so you can reach Bhimashankar by 8:30 AM for early morning aarti and avoid long queues. Booking is simple - Call 9325287809, pay Rs.1000 advance, and your vehicle is confirmed. We also offer one way cab service in Pune and round trip cab service in Pune for flexible planning. This tour can be combined with our popular Mahabaleshwar hill station tour package for those who want to mix spirituality with leisure.
Bhimashankar temple is not just a temple but a complete spiritual experience inside a dense forest that is home to the giant Indian squirrel called Shekaru, which is the state animal of Maharashtra. The main temple's Shivling is located at lower level and devotees have to go down 15 steps to do darshan. The temple is surrounded by 3 small temples of Mahadev, Parvati, and Lord Vishnu. According to mythology, the river Bhima originates from the sweat of Lord Shiva after his battle with Tripurasura and flows through Maharashtra and Karnataka. The darshan timing is 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily with Aarti at 4:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 7:30 PM. During Shravan month (July-August) and Mahashivratri, the temple remains open 24 hours and more than 1 lakh devotees visit daily. Our Pune to Mahabaleshwar tour package is more for leisure while Bhimashankar is purely spiritual. Top places covered in our Bhimashankar tour include Bhimashankar main temple, Gupta Bhimashankar temple located 500 meters inside jungle which is believed to be the original temple, Hanuman Lake which is 1 km from main temple and is a sacred lake, Bombay Point viewpoint offering valley view, and Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary where you can spot Shekaru, leopards, and barking deer. For devotees interested in other Jyotirlingas, we also operate Trimbakeshwar tour from Pune which is 180 km from Pune and famous as the only Jyotirlinga with 3 faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Many customers book combined Bhimashankar Trimbakeshwar Grishneshwar tour package for 3 Jyotirlinga in 2 days which covers 650 km total. If you are interested in Devi Darshan, we have Tuljapur Tuljabhavani temple tour package and Kolhapur Mahalakshmi tour package from Pune and also 3 Shaktipeeth Darshan tour from Pune which covers Tuljapur, Kolhapur, and Mahur. For family groups who want sightseeing with temple, we also offer Mumbai Darshan tour package from Pune and Mahabaleshwar tour package from Pune as add-ons after darshan.
Veer Tours & Travels is a trusted name for local cab service in Pune and outstation Jyotirlinga tours with a fleet of 45+ owned vehicles. Our special pricing for Bhimashankar is lowest in Pune market with no surge even during Shravan and Mahashivratri. For 4 people, Maruti Swift Dzire car rental Pune @ Rs.3600 is the most economical with AC, good mileage, and 220 km included. For 6 people family, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga @ Rs.4500 is best seller with 6+1 seating, extra luggage space, and comfortable for ghat road. For 7 people who need premium comfort, Toyota Innova Crysta @ Rs.5700 is highly recommended due to powerful engine for ghat, captain seats, and smooth ride. This rate is Rs.1300 less than market rate for Bhimashankar. For VIP or corporate clients, Toyota Fortuner rental Pune available at Rs.55/km for luxury feel. For group pilgrimage, our 13 seater tempo traveller @ Rs.8500 is ideal for small bhajan groups - This is cheapest 13 seater rate for Bhimashankar in Pune. The most demanded for Bhimashankar is 17 seater AC tempo traveller @ Rs.9500 which has pushback seats, AC, music system for bhajans, and charging points. For premium groups, Force Urbania 17 seater luxury van on rent in Pune @ Rs.38/km offers aeroplane-like interiors and is preferred by senior citizens. For 20 people, 20 seater mini AC bus @ Rs.10500 is perfect for larger families and office groups. For 25-45 people dindi or yatra groups, we have 35 seater AC bus rental Pune @ Rs.55/km and 45 seater AC bus rental Pune @ Rs.70/km with 2x3 pushback seats and mike for kirtan. All vehicles have Maharashtra tourist permit so no RTO issues inside sanctuary check post. We also provide airport cab service in Pune @ Rs.1200 and Pune to Mumbai airport cab service for those coming from other cities for darshan. Our Pune to Mumbai taxi service @ Rs.2899 is also popular for connecting flights. All bookings come under our bus rental service in Pune and corporate cab service in Pune for GST billing. Drivers carry all toll receipts and sanctuary entry fees are included in our quote.
Distance from Pune to Bhimashankar is 110 km one side and 220 km round trip. Driving time is 3 to 3.5 hours one side via Manchar route with one tea break. Our standard 1-day itinerary starts at 5:00 AM from your home in Pune, reaches Bhimashankar by 8:30 AM, darshan till 11:00 AM including Gupta Bhimashankar and Hanuman Lake, lunch at local pure veg hotel at 11:30 AM, return journey at 12:30 PM, and back to Pune by 4:00 PM. This early start avoids crowd and afternoon heat. For senior citizens, we recommend starting at 6 AM and returning by 5 PM with more rest. Best time to visit Bhimashankar is throughout the year but Shravan month (July-August), Mahashivratri (Feb-March), and Kartik month (Nov) are most auspicious with huge crowd. Winter from October to February has pleasant weather 15-25 degrees and less crowd, best for family. Monsoon from June to September makes sanctuary lush green and waterfalls active but road becomes slippery and leeches in forest. Summer March to May is hot but manageable due to dense forest shade. Why book with Veer Tours & Travels? We are Pimpri Chinchwad based local operator with 8+ years in Jyotirlinga tours, 4.8 star rating, own fleet not outsourced, drivers know temple priests for quick darshan arrangement, and we provide free prasad and rudraksha for all passengers. We own 80% fleet so vehicle breakdown chance is zero. All drivers are police verified, uniformed, and trained in first aid. We provide custom combo tours like Bhimashankar + Mumbai Darshan or Bhimashankar + Mahabaleshwar for 2 days. Advance Rs.1000 required, balance after trip via cash/UPI/bank transfer. GST bill available. For booking call 9325287809. Also check our Bhimashankar blog for detailed travel guide. Har Har Mahadev!
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