Start your day early morning in your own car to avoid traffic and reach Bhimashankar comfortably by around 10:30 AM. The drive is approximately 110 km and takes about 3 hours.
Visit the ancient Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple, an important pilgrimage spot surrounded by the Sahyadri hills with lush forests and scenic beauty. It is open till 6:00 PM.
Enjoy authentic Maharashtrian thali at a nearby local dhaba such as Shaniwar Dhaba in Bhimashankar, known for its home-style food and warm hospitality.
Take a guided nature walk around Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary, explore the Trimbakeshwar river origin spots and visit the Bhimashankar waterfalls that are close by.
Drive about 70 km (approx 2 hours) to Trimbakeshwar, a renowned Shiva temple with one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. Temple timings are 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Explore the nearby Kushavarta Kund, the sacred source of the Godavari river, and if interested, visit Brahmagiri hills for short treks and nature views.
Drive 30 minutes to Nashik city centre and enjoy lunch at popular family restaurants such as Gayatri or Sindhudurg Restaurant offering good Maharashtrian and North Indian food.
If time permits, head to Sula Vineyards, 15 km from Nashik city, for a vineyard tour and wine tasting experience, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Family-friendly and picturesque.