History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Bhimashankar, Maharashtra, India
Bhimashankar, the major pilgrimage destination of Maharashtra is located near village Bhorgiri in the Ghat region of Sahyadri Hill, 110 km from Pune, 50 km from Khed. Bhimashankar is the home of one of the twelve Jyotirlinga Bhimashakar temple situated on bank of sacred river Bheema in dense forest at height of around 1000 mts. Along with one of the holiest site for Hinduism, now a days it is also popular for Bhimashankar Wildlife Century, tracking and lush green natural environment. These all attracts thousands of devotee and natural lover throughout the year, specifically during Mahashivratri, Shravan month etc.
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