Board an early bus towards Aurangabad / Grishneshwar area to make the most of the day; an early start keeps travel in daylight and leaves time for darshan and a short visit to Ellora if you wish.
Visit Grishneshwar Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas). Temple timings are typically from early morning (around 6:00am) to evening (around 8:00pm), so morning darshan is convenient and less crowded.
If time and interest permit, visit the nearby Ellora Caves (UNESCO site) for 1–2 hours—great for architecture enthusiasts; the site usually opens around 9:00am and closes by 5:30pm.
Have a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant or dhaba near Ellora/Grishneshwar; try a Maharashtrian thali or simple South Indian tiffin if you prefer lighter food after travel.
Enjoy dinner in Nashik at a trusted local restaurant or your hotel; recommended dishes: Misal Pav, thali or fresh local vegetarian fare—ideal after a day of travel and darshan.
Leave very early from Nashik Bus Stand by bus or shared taxi towards Bhimashankar to reach before midday; the road runs across scenic Western Ghats sections and takes longer than the Grishneshwar leg, so start early.
Darshan at Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, set inside a protected wildlife/forest area; temple timings are generally from 6:00am to around 6:00–6:30pm, and morning hours are peaceful for worship and photography.
Explore short trails around Bhimashankar (wildlife sanctuary viewpoints and a small trek if you are comfortable) to enjoy the Western Ghats scenery—allow 1–2 hours depending on fitness and interest.
Have lunch at a local dhaba or the small guesthouse canteen near the temple—simple home-style Maharashtrian meals (rice, dal, sabzi) are commonly available and satisfying after the walk.
Arrive back in Nashik, have dinner if needed, and conclude the two-day Jyotirlinga pilgrimage. If you are tired, opt for a quick meal near the bus stand or at your hotel.