One Day Trip from Ghodbunder Road to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga by Car

Day 1: Spiritual and Nature Exploration

Ghodbunder Road to Bhimashankar, Maharashtra, India on May 18, 2025

5:00am

Departure from Ghodbunder Road

Start your journey at dawn from Ghodbunder Road to avoid early day traffic. Take NH160 which will lead directly towards Bhimashankar covering approximately 130 km in around 3.5 hours.
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8:30am

Breakfast at Bhimashankar Local Eatery

Refuel with a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast such as puran poli, sabudana khichdi, and chai at a local eatery near the Bhimashankar temple area.
INR150, 0h30m

9:00am

Visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple

Visit the sacred Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple, an important pilgrim destination due to its religious significance and surrounded by pristine forest landscapes.
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10:00am

Trek in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy a moderate trek through the beautiful Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary spotting varied wildlife including rare giant squirrels. The round trip trek typically takes 2 hours.
INR50, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Local Maharashtrian Restaurant

Relish authentic Maharashtrian cuisine such as bhakri with spicy vegetable dishes in a local restaurant near Bhimashankar.
INR300, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Hanuman Temple or Scenic Points Nearby

Visit the nearby Hanuman temple or explore scenic viewpoints offering great nature photography opportunities around Bhimashankar.
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2:30pm

Return Drive to Ghodbunder Road

Begin your drive back to Ghodbunder Road, aiming to avoid evening traffic jams by starting at this time.
INR0, 3.5h

6:00pm

Dinner Break Along the Route

Stop at a highway dhaba for light dinner options like vada pav or misal pav paired with refreshing beverages.
INR150, 0h30m

7:00pm

Arrival at Ghodbunder Road

Conclude the day with a safe and comfortable arrival back at Ghodbunder Road after a fulfilling day of spirituality and nature.
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