Bhimashankar from Shirdi

Planning a yatra to Bhimashankar (Bhimashankar) from Shirdi? Here's how to reach, how long it takes, and where to stay — with verified hotels within walking distance of the temple.

Distance

200 km

Drive

5 hrs

Train

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Bus frequency

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How to reach

Drive from Shirdi

200 km · approximately 5 hrs. Most pilgrims leave overnight and reach Bhimashankar by early morning for Kakad Aarti.

Train to Pune Junction (PUNE)

About —. The station is 110 km from the temple (~3 hr by auto-rickshaw).

State bus service

—. Government and private sleeper buses run on this route; overnight travel is popular for morning darshan.

Fly via Pune Airport (PNQ)

Pune Airport (PNQ) is 115 km from Bhimashankar (~3 hr by taxi). Faster for pilgrims from Shirdi when return dates are tight.

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Most popular for

Shirdi + Bhimashankar yatra

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Where to stay

Every lodge on TripSaffron is checked in person by our team — real photos, real distance from Bhimashankar temple, real UPI payment to the owner. No hidden charges, no payment aggregator fees.

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Recommended itinerary

1
Depart Shirdi overnight
Travel 5 hrs by road or — to land in Bhimashankar before 5 AM.
2
Check in near the temple
Walk or tap a rickshaw to your lodge. Most verified stays on TripSaffron are within 500m–2km of Bhimashankar Bhimashankar temple.
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Kakad Aarti + morning darshan
Reach by 5:00 AM for the 5:15 AM Kakad Aarti. Regular darshan queue is shortest on Tue/Wed 9–11 AM.
4
Prasadalaya lunch
Free tokens handed after darshan. Paid section on the first floor has unlimited thali at ₹50 (₹30 for kids) with no waiting.
5
Head back to Shirdi
Most families wrap up by late afternoon. Night buses and trains return to Shirdi the same evening.

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Frequently asked

How far is Bhimashankar from Shirdi?

200 km. By road it takes about 5 hrs, or — by train.

Best way to travel from Shirdi to Bhimashankar?

Overnight travel is common — state buses leave — and you reach in time for Kakad Aarti. Private sedans and SUVs are also available for families.

Where should we stay in Bhimashankar?

Every hotel on TripSaffron is verified in person by our team. Pick a verified stay within walking distance of Bhimashankar Bhimashankar temple — each listing shows the exact walk minutes.

Is advance booking needed during festivals?

Yes. For Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami, book 6–8 weeks ahead — lodges within walking distance of the temple fill up fast.

What are the Bhimashankar temple timings?

The temple opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM. Darshan pauses briefly at 12:00 PM, 2:45 PM and 7:30 PM for worship. The temple has posted shorter construction-time hours in the past, so check shreebhimashankar.com before you travel.

How far is Bhimashankar from Pune?

About 110 km — roughly 3 hours by road via Rajgurunagar and Manchar. MSRTC buses run from Pune Shivajinagar. Pune Junction and Pune Airport are the nearest railway station and airport.

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