Hanuman Lake is a notable darshan points in Bhimashankar, 0.5 km from the main Bhimashankar temple. Small lake and Hanuman shrine on the forest trail from the temple Plan to spend around 30 min here. Open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Small lake and Hanuman shrine on the forest trail from the temple
0.5 km (about 10 minutes on foot). Most pilgrims combine Hanuman Lake with the main darshan in a single morning or afternoon visit.
Open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Most darshan points in Bhimashankar are free to enter. A small donation at the temple's hundi is customary; carry small-denomination notes for offerings.
Photography rules vary by site. Outside the sanctum is usually fine; inside the inner sanctum follow the same convention as the main Bhimashankar temple — phones in lockers, no photography. When in doubt, ask the priest at the entrance.
Bhimashankar has several darshan points within walking distance. After Hanuman Lake, consider Gupt Bhimashankar and Nagphani Point. The Day trips guide below has the full circuit suggestion.
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