Bhimashankar Hillstation, Mumbai
if you plan to visit the hill station near Mumbai during Mahashivratri, reserve your package and include Bhimashankar in your itinerary. This is a famous temple town because it has one of India’s twelve ‘Jyotirlinga Temples.’ The elevation of this sacred hill station near Mumbai is 3250 ft (approx.), and it is perched in the ghat region of Sahyadri Hills.
One amongst the 12 Jyotirlinga Temple, the temple of Lord Shiva is of massive religious significance to all the devotees flocking to this place to seek absolution and is one of the places to see when in the hill station. A venturesome trek to the hills of Bhimashankar from Lonavala, is indisputably one of the important tourist activities amongst many. The topmost point on the hill offers you with the breathtaking views of the encircled green valleys and the two serene lakes of Devi and Hanuman besides the sprawling Western Ghats, historical forts and the other spellbinding hill stations.
Distance from Mumbai to Bhimashankar: 196 kilometers (approx.)
Travel Time: 5 hours (approx.) via Bengaluru – Mumbai Highway
Things to Do in Bhimashankar
Spot multitude of flora and fauna at Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
Hear the cascading of Ahupe Waterfalls
Trek through dense forests
Enjoy a good picnic time at Hanuman Lake
Average Temperature of Bhimashankar: 23°Celcius (approx.)
Ideal Duration: 2-3 days (approx.)
Tourists Attractions: Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hanuman Lake, Bhimashankar Temple
Stay Options: Sahyadri Hills Resort, The Ridge Resort, Saguna Baug Agro Tourism Resort
Best Time to Visit: June-September, and October-February